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Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel

By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Associate Artist Jessica Thebus
Featuring Velma Austin, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Eli Goodman, JoNell Kennedy, Kymberly Mellen and Morocco Omari

In the Downstairs Theatre
Thu. January 13, 2005 — Sun. March 13, 2005

Overview

MIDWEST PREMIERE

Esther, an African-American woman living in the dawn of the last century, makes an uncommon living for herself sewing exquisite lingerie. Esther's skilled artistry allows her rare access into the private lives of others. This acclaimed new American drama is the winner of five national awards for Best Play.

A REVEALING NEW AMERICAN PLAY!
WINNER! New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play
WINNER! Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play
WINNER! John Gassner Award for Best Play
WINNER! American Theater Critics Association's Francesca Primus Award
WINNER! Steinberg New Play Award

Exclusively Sponsored by Bank One.

Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes with 1 intermission

Reviews

“A justly acclaimed, beautifully written and intensely personal play from a newly prominent African-American theatrical voice…with an ability to cut to the emotional quick with striking veracity…full of sophisticated acting…well directed and beautifully told.”
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune