Venus in Fur

I was unfamiliar w/ this play. it's terrific. & just twisted enough... full review

Blown away: this is a must see. "Venus in Fur" is a complex, multi layered piece that requires strong performances from the two actors and detailed, expert direction. This production has it in rewarding spades. Director Amir Korangy brings all his vast experience to bear; keeping the story flowing and ratcheting the intensity while finding moments of hilarity, shock, surprise, unease and reveal. His pacing is spot on; his staging elegant yet simple. Bryan McKinley as Thomas the playwright and Rachael Meyers as Vanda the actress, are worthy opponents in this extraordinary tug of erotic war. Both transform into the various versions of their characters with quicksilver facility. Both inhabit their roles with verve and commitment. GO! ... full review

One of the best shows I have seen all year! The play is about a casting session that intertwines with the personal lives of these characters, juggling with themes of gender, power, and desire. The play runs 90 minutes and not a moment is dull. The play is full of dynamic chemistry, boundaries being blurred, and control being pulled in many directions. Phenomenal performances, a show that looks ready for a professional run.... full review

A powerful two-hander that draws in the audience with power-dynamic switches, secrets revealed and multiple play-within-a-play twists. The actors in their various roles are strong and specific, switching sometimes line to line, with physical and vocal subtleties.. Guided by veteran and gifted director Amir Korangy, the play moves briskly and incisively in a bare theatre, as an “audition” proves to be something much darker and disturbing... full review

This production of Venus in Fur is a Fringe must-see. Rachael Meyers and Bryan McKinley deliver masterclass performances under the razor-sharp direction of Amir Korangy. Rachael Meyers hits it out of the park as Vanda. She breezes in with chaotic energy, commanding the stage from her first line, only to unravel layer after layer of brilliance, intellect, and power as the evening progresses. Her transitions between the erratic actress and the sophisticated dominatrix are seamless. Bryan McKinley gives a layered, compelling portrayal of Thomas. He is a masterful, beautiful bundle of conflicting emotions. He captures the character’s initial self-assuredness and gradually exposes his vulnerabilities with subtlety and restraint. Directo... full review

Powerhouse performances! What a show! I was blown away by the performances in this show. The show moved so quickly - the pacing was excellent, the relationship was nuanced and connected - bravo!... full review