Performance: “I Am My Own Wife” with Ed Shea
jue, 27 jun
|Newport
In honor of NewportPride weekend, join us for an intimate and unforgettable performance at the Museum with renowned Rhode Island actor and director Ed Shea. For tickets: https://newportartmuseum.org/events/performance-i-am-my-own-wife-with-ed-shea/
Time & Location
27 jun 2024, 18:00 – 19:30
Newport, 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
About the Event
In Doug Wright’s “I Am My Own Wife”, a personal fascination becomes a gripping historical mystery. Based on interviews with famed German icon Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, this searing one-person show was the winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. When Wright is introduced to Charlotte, he decides he must write a play about her. At first, Wright finds her to be nothing short of miraculous. An LGBTQ pioneer who somehow managed to survive both the Nazis and the Communists. The more he investigates, however, the more complex the story becomes. Soon, he must ask himself if what he needs to believe can hold up against what the truth demands. This is a tour de force performance of his acclaimed production in a new, stripped-down revival centered around themes of identity and contemplation.
Space is limited. Advanced tickets highly recommended.
Discounted tickets for Museum Members and NewportPride button holders!
Get Tickets: https://newportartmuseum.org/events/performance-i-am-my-own-wife-with-ed-shea/