Rapture, Blister, Burn

About This Show

Hailed as a “genius” by Variety, playwright Gina Gionfriddo’s West Coast premiere tackles feminism’s foibles in what The New York Times called an, “intensely smart and immensely funny,” new play. Three generations of women share their raucous and refreshing approaches to navigating work, love and family. Rock star academic Catherine envies her friend Gwen who finds her domestic responsibilities less than satisfying. Meanwhile the witty and wry student Avery wonders whether she has more in common with Catherine’s aging mother than any of today’s modern feminists. This new comedy takes a sharp look at how women, and men, find happiness and conquer disappointment.

Show Details

Dates: Opening Night: August 13, 2013 Final Performance: September 22, 2013

Theatermania Review

| | August 26, 2013
Playwright Gina Gionfriddo puts feminism tenets on trial in this clever comedy

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