In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders what exactly is going on in the next room. From Sarah Ruhl, one of the most influential playwrights of this century, comes a smart, classy and electrifying comedy about longing, intimacy and what it truly means to love someone.
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Cast
Featuring
Maggie Cramer as Catherine Givings
Will Mobley as Dr. Givings
Elyse Edelman as Sabrina Daldry
Libby Amato as Annie
Joe Picchetti as Leo Irving
Dee Dee Batteast as Elizabeth
Chase Stoeger as Mr. Daldry
Creative Team
Laura Rook, Director
Jason Fassl, Scenic and Lighting Designer
KyLee Hennes, Assistant Scenic Designer
Andy Hansen, Sound Designer
Jim Guy, Props Designer
Merit Glover, Stage Manager
Star Howard, Assistant Stage Manager