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EDITOR’S NOTE
Duras drama scheduled by Blessed Unrest troupe
The physical theater ensemble Blessed Unrest will present the Marguerite Duras play La Musica Deuxième from May 2–18 at Drawing Room (247 West 30th St., Unit 9R). Artistic director Jessica Burr will direct the cast of two. In the play, Duras, a feminist, communist and revolutionary, tells the story of lovers who unexpectedly reunite after separation. La Musica Deuxième is a reckoning,” says Burrs. “It speaks to the dilemmas of being flesh-bound ... of love, and of the clinging, grasping seizures of jealousy.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, with an additional performance on Monday, May 6; there is no performance on May 3. For tickets, visit blessedunrest.org. —Edward Karam
Kaitlyn Bailey will perform the solo show Whore’s Eye View at the Laurie Beechman Theatre beginning April 25. A combination of comedy and history, Bailey’s show views the oldest profession over the past 10,000 years, with attention to the stigma assigned to it and the way that has been used to oppress women generally. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through May 9. Tickets are $24 for general admission or $38 for reserved VIP seating; there is also a $25 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets, visit spincycle.nyc.com. —Edward Karam
An underlying anxiety is on display in Abe Koogler’s Staff Meal about the appeal of his absurdist play: exhibit A is a character listed as Audience Member in the program (Stephanie Berry), who interrupts the proceedings about 30 minutes into the show to offer a detailed explanation of why she is not pleased:
Is this a play about restaurants or the people who work there? I’d happily watch a play about that—if it was different.
Take a stand! Inspire action! Touch our hearts—or at least you should try!
We’ve given this gift to you of our evening—one of our precious few nights on this earth—and you’re showing us this?????