The Mystery of Love & Sex

WRITTEN BY BATHSHEBA DORAN
DIRECTED BY NATKA BIANCHINI^

January 25 - February 3, 2019
Baltimore Theatre Project

Straight from Lincoln Center Theatre in NYC and from the critically-acclaimed playwright Bathsheba Doran, comes a new play heralded by The New York Times as, “Perfectly wonderful! Among the season's finest plays.” Deep in the American South, Charlotte and Jonny have been best friends since they were nine. She’s Jewish, he’s Christian; he’s black, she’s white. Their differences intensify their connection, and they are now trying to determine whether their close friendship might be something more. When they discover exactly what “more” entails, sexual desire complicates everything in surprising, compulsive ways, as it comes as a surprise to them both — and to Charlotte’s parents, who are holding secrets and resentments of their own. An unexpected love story about where souls meet and the consequences of growing up, this compelling and spirited narrative of intricate relationships is an entertaining and explosive look at race, sexual identity, and family dynamics.


CAST

Marianne Angelella* as Lucinda, Jonas David Grey^ as Howard, Amandine Thomas as Charlotte, and Quincy Vicks as Jonny.

PRODUCTION

Costume Design by Danielle Harrow^, Set Design by Megan Suder, with Lighting Design by Brandi Martin. Sound Design by Devyn Deguzman and Stage Management by Ellen Mitchell with Assistant Stage Management provided by Katie O’Donnell. Safer Spaces training provided by Shawna Potter of Hollaback! Baltimore.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

“Well-earned will be the applause from audiences who make the excellent decision to see this excellent production.” - DC Metro Theater Arts

“…relatable and, dare I say, even contemporary.” - MD Theatre Guide

“Funny, nay charming, in some ways and incredibly likable on many levels.” - DC Theatre Scene

“One of the greatest joys in performance comes from vital connections among scene partners. The Iron Crow production is full of such moments.” - DC Metro Theater Arts

“The performance didn’t fail to have a show-stopper.” - MD Theatre Guide

“Compelling acting.” - DC Metro Theater Arts

“… deconstructive drama that makes for constructive theatre." - MD Theatre Guide

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

#1 Show of the Week - MD Theatre Guide

* Appearing through an agreement between Iron Crow Theatre and Actors' Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

^ Indicates Iron Crow Theatre Resident Artist.

✝︎ Denotes SAG/AFTRA Member.