SLUT – Toronto Fringe 2014 Press Release

From Press Release

Fat Virgin turns SLUT

Following on the success of “Bitch. A cathartic purge based on a true story.” at Toronto Fringe 2013, Beer In A Glass Productions continues to explore the themes of women’s sexual experiences with their signature funny, raunchy take. What started as Erin Norah Thompson’s idea for a silly, sexy, cabaret-style show, “SLUT” blossomed into an original one-woman musical under the dramaturgical guidance and direction of Dahlia Katz. Together, they have given us Diana, a woman who is complete, and strong, and troubled. She’s shy and awkward, but confident and driven. She’s sexually adventurous and proud of it, but keen to get married and have kids. Can these desires exist in one woman without one side winning over the other?

Playwright and star Erin Norah Thompson started her professional acting career ten years ago in two very different roles – the small but memorable role of Dawn Schweitzer (the fat, virgin jock with the huge ass in Mean Girls) and as one of Shakespeare’s great villains, Lady Macbeth (Shakespeare in the Square). In many ways, both of these characters are, like so many other female characters, defined by their sexuality, their sexual experience, and their ability to be attractive to and partner with a man. Women are expected to be sexy, and to be good at sex, but have no experience. If she does have experience, or if she enjoys sex too much, she’s a SLUT, and this slut just wants to be happy.

So if you want to hear some catchy original songs, and funny, touching stories (that may make you want to touch yourself) don’t miss SLUT!

 

Beer In A Glass Productions

in association with The Toronto Fringe Festival presents

SLUT

Written by and starring Erin Norah Thompson

Music and Lyrics by Robert Steven Wilkinson and Erin Norah Thompson

Directed by Dahlia Katz

Choreography by Ayesha Mansur

Produced by Tracey Beltrano

Set and Costume Design by Rachel Ford Stage managed by Heather Lacey

 

Opens July 4th, 2014 runs to July 12th, 2014

ANNEX THEATRE, 736 Bathurst St

Performances:

July 4, 7:00pm

July 5, 7:00pm

July 7, 5:00pm

July 9, 5:45pm

July 10, 1:45pm

July 11, 9:45pm

July 12, 11:30pm

 

Please note that there is absolutely no latecomer seating.

Tickets:

Tickets will be available online and by phone June 12th 2014. Advance tickets $12. At-the-door tickets $10.

100% of tickets will be available online, over the phone, or at the Festival Box Office up to three hours before show time.

Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase at individual venues starting one hour prior to show time.

Purchase online: fringetoronto.com.

By Phone: 416-966-1062

In Person: During the Festival Box Office in the parking lot behind Honest Ed’s (581 Bloor St W)