Venus In Fur at Theatre Centre

Venus In Fur by David Ives is a one act casting couch comedy about gendered power dynamics with a satisfying dose of kink. With a creative team that includes queer artists who are active and working in the Toronto BDSM and kink scene, this production brings a unique, respectful, and honest perspective as it pertains to Domination and Submission as a healing modality.

In Venus In Fur, a beleaguered, controlling playwright and first-time director is desperate to find the lead for his adaptation of the classic 1870 sadomasochistic tale by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. Into his empty audition room storms an equally desperate actress—with connections to the material that seem to be too coincidental to be true. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of Submission and Domination that challenges traditional power dynamics and industry norms.