Venus in Fur

By: David Ives^

Directed by: Becca Parker*

Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—oddly enough, named Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas’ interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win. A mysterious, funny, erotic drama that represents yet another departure for the multifaceted David Ives.

Recommended for audiences Ages 16+ due to severe adult language and situations. (Why did it get this rating?)

Dates: July 11-19, 2025
Location: TBA

Cast

Thomas: Andre Eaton Jr.*
Vanda: Liz Phrampus
Black white headshot for Liz Phrampus. Caucasian female with long curly hair.Black and white headshot for Andre Eaton Jr. African American male with curly black hair.

Creative Team

Playwright: David Ives^
Producer: Rich Hammett
Director: Becca Parker*
Assistant Director: Rodney Johnson*
Intimacy Coordinator:
Stage Manager:
Set Design: Becca Parker*
Lighting Design:
Sound Design:
Costume Design: Dawn Davridge
Props:
Program/Publicity/Graphics:
House Manager:
Box Office Manager: Blair Sanders

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*indicates current or previous LAT Pro Company member
+indicates member of the LAT Intensive program
^indicates LAT debut