{"id":18125,"date":"2017-01-13T14:56:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T19:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/college.unc.edu\/?p=18125"},"modified":"2024-07-02T16:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:35:26","slug":"intimate-apparel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegearchive.unc.edu\/?p=18125","title":{"rendered":"PlayMakers Repertory Company presents “Intimate Apparel”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From left, Allison Altman as Mrs. van Buren and Rasool Jahan as Esther in “Intimate Apparel.” (photo by Jon Gardiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PlayMakers Repertory Company <\/a>presents Lynn Nottage\u2019s \u201cIntimate Apparel,\u201d as part of its main-stage season. Winner of the New York Drama Critics\u2019 Circle and the Outer Critics Circle awards, this quietly beautiful story explores the struggle of \ufb01nding intimacy and purpose while chasing your dreams.The show runs Jan. 25-Feb. 12.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d tells the story of Esther, a middle\u2010aged African\u2010American seamstress in 1900s New York, who sews intimates for high society and fallen women alike. Esther\u2019s quest for independence, love and respect reveals to us a world where the cut of one\u2019s clothes and the color of one\u2019s skin determine what you can be and who you can marry.<\/p>\n

With a small cast of colorful characters representing the tapestry of immigrants and outsiders who struggled to make a new life in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century\u2010\u2010 and set against a backdrop of visually stunning costumes\u2010\u2010 the play asks us to examine our definitions of intimacy and whether it\u2019s possible to see beneath the \ufb01nery to create real relationships.<\/p>\n

“This is such a profoundly elegant and beautiful play, both visually and in how it portrays one woman\u2019s determination to \ufb01nd love and connection despite facing challenges that would fell most of the rest of us,\u201d said Vivienne Benesch, PlayMakers’ Producing Artistic Director. \u201cThis is a universal story of love found, love lost and the tenacity of the human spirit. Audiences will go on a heart wrenching and heartfelt journey with these characters and have the best kind of live theater experience \u2014 one that leaves its mark on you emotionally and intellectually.\u201d<\/p>\n

“When Vivienne asked me to return to PlayMakers to direct \u2019Intimate Apparel,\u2019 I immediately said yes. The play captures a moment of history that was important to me to tell,\u201d said Raelle Myrick\u2010Hodges, who is returning for her fifth time as director at PlayMakers Repertory Company. \u201cI wanted to celebrate Esther and her determination to make her dreams come true. It shouldn\u2019t matter that she\u2019s brown, or that she\u2019s a woman, but unfortunately in 1905 it did. I want everyone coming to this play to ask themselves: what are we all doing to make sure it doesn\u2019t matter?\u201d<\/p>\n

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From left, Rasool Jahan as Esther and Myles Bullock as George in “Intimate Apparel.” (photo by Jon Gardiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Returning to PlayMakers to play the role of Esther is the Triangle area\u2019s own Rasool Jahan<\/strong>, recently on stage in \u201cDisgraced\u201d at PlayMakers and \u201cWit\u201d at The Justice Theater Project. The cast also includes PlayMakers resident company member Kathryn Hunter\u00ad-Williams <\/strong>as Mrs. Dickson (credits include \u201cA Raisin in the Sun\u201d and \u201cTrouble in Mind\u201d at PlayMakers), and members of the Professional Actor Training Program at UNC\u2010Chapel Hill, Allison Altman <\/strong>as Mrs. Van Buren (credits include \u201cThe Crucible\u201d at PlayMakers and \u201cIn The Next Room\u201d at Chautauqua Theater Company), Myles Bullock <\/strong>as George (credits include \u201cDetroit \u201867\u201d at PlayMakers and \u201cFool for Love\u201d at The Attic Theatre), Benjamin Curns <\/strong>as Mr. Marks (stage credits include \u201cDisgraced\u201d at PlayMakers \u201cRichard III\u201d at American Shakespeare Center, and \ufb01lm credits include \u201cJew of Malta\u201d), and Shanelle Nicole Leonard <\/strong>as Mayme (recently seen in PlayMakers\u2019 \u201cThe Crucible\u201d).<\/p>\n

The Creative Team of \u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d includes: Raelle Myrick\u00ad-Hodges <\/strong>(Director), Junghyun Georgia Lee <\/strong>(Scenic Designer),, Xavier Pierce <\/strong>(Lighting Designer), Anna Warda Alex <\/strong>(Sound Designer), Jacqueline E. Lawton <\/strong>(Dramaturg), Blake Segal <\/strong>(Voice Coach), Charles K. Bayang <\/strong>(Stage Manager) and Hannah\u00adJean Farris <\/strong>(Assistant Stage Manager).<\/p>\n

\u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d marks Costume Designer Bobbi Owen<\/strong>\u2019s 50th production with PlayMakers. This play is recommended for audiences 14 and older.<\/p>\n

About PlayMakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s College of Arts and Sciences, and North Carolina\u2019s premier resident theater company for more than 40 years. PlayMakers has been named one of the \u201cbest regional theatres in America\u201d.<\/p>\n

Performance Schedule<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d takes the stage at the Paul Green Theatre in the Center for Drama\u0115c Art on Country Club Road. Show \u0115mes will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, plus 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. Previews: Jan. 25\u201027. Opening Night & Press Opening Night: Jan. 28.<\/p>\n

For information and to purchase tickets, call 919.962.7529 or visit playmakersrep.org. Individual ticket prices for \u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d start at $10 for students with ID and $15 for non\u2010students.<\/p>\n

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From left, Rasool Jahan as Esther and Kathryn Hunter-Williams as Mrs. Dickson in “Intimate Apparel.” (photo by Jon Gardiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Special events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • January 18 , 6:30 m.<\/strong>, Paul Green Theatre \u2014 \u201cThe Vision Series\u2014Directors in Conversation,\u201d a behind\u2010the\u2010scenes preview with members of the creative team, moderated by Director of Education and Outreach Jenny Wales. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy coffee and hors d\u2019oeuvres, learn about the vision for the show, and get a sneak peek at the sets and costumes in progress. Reservations are appreciated, call the Box O\ufb03ce at 919.962.7529. Members of the<\/u> \u00a0media are invited to cover the Vision Series. Photography, videography, lights and flashes are not restricted. <\/u>For assistance, call 919.962.6997.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • January 25\u00ad-27, 7:30 m. <\/strong>\u2014 Preview performances<\/li>\n
  • January 28, 7:30 m. <\/strong>\u2014 Opening Night & Press Opening<\/li>\n
  • January 31, 7:30 m. <\/strong>\u2014 All\u2010access performance for a\u0125endees with special needs, with sign language interpretation and audio description<\/li>\n
  • January 31, 7:30 m. <\/strong>\u2014 Community Night at PlayMakers. General admission seating, with all tickets $15 ($10 for students with ID)<\/li>\n
  • February 1 & 5, 2:00 m. <\/strong>\u2014 Free post\u2010show discussions with members of the artistic staff<\/li>\n
  • February 7, 7:30 m. <\/strong>\u2014 Open captioned performance, with dialog, stage direction, and sound effects communicated on a \u201cuniversal access\u201d live caption unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Production of \u201cIntimate Apparel\u201d is co\u00adsponsored by Women\u2019s Point of View (WPOV), a new arts leadership council. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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