The Majestic Theatre

Readers Theatre presents:

The Shape of Things

Directed by Tate Heywood

July 19 at 7:00 pm
July 20 at 3:00 pm

Tickets: Adults $17, Students/Seniors $15

CONTENT WARNINGS: Adult language, sexual content, abusive relationship dynamics

How far would you go for love? For art? What concessions would you make? What price would you be willing to pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in The Shape of Things, modern day retelling and deconstruction of George Bernard Shaw’s famous play, Pygmalion (the play upon which the musical My Fair Lady was based).

After a chance meeting in a museum, Evelyn—an assertive and confidently sensual artist—and Adam—a shy and insecure student—become embroiled in an intense affair. Before long, it veers into the kind of dangerous, seductive territory that LaBute does best, as Adam, under Evelyn's steady influence, goes to unimaginable lengths to improve his appearance and character. Only in the final and shocking exhibition, which challenges our most deeply entrenched ideas about art and love, does Evelyn reveal her true intentions.

Rated: R

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Tickets: Adults $17, Students/Seniors $15

Please be advised that if you are late, we might re-sell tickets to people on a waiting list if/when we reach sold out capacity. There is no late seating.

Parking may be difficult to find, so please be sure to come early to avoid losing your seat.