Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage
BY LYNN NOTTAGE
DIRECTE BY TAZEWELL THOMPSON
BY LYNN NOTTAGE
DIRECTE BY TAZEWELL THOMPSON
Opening Reception: Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m.
Closing Costume Party: Oct. 28, 7 p.m. until late
Saturday 14 October, noon: Lindsay Jacks, Director of Lights Out Baltimore
Saturday Artist’s Talks at 2pm
Sunday programs at noon
Wearing her heart on her sleeve while sewing intimates for her clientele, Esther is the talented African American seamstress in turn-of-the-century New York who has built a savings for herself making beautiful undergarments—while earnestly daydreaming of new beginnings, romantic possibilities, and the lingering affection she shares with a Jewish fabric merchant. But when an egregious deception cuts short heartfelt desires, can class, culture and circumstance outmatch the strength of human spirit?