Written by Liz Duffy Adams. Directed by Zoe Burke (OR,) & Antonio Miniño (BORN WITH TEETH)

What do William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Behn, King Charles II, and Nell Gwynne have in common? They appear in one of the two plays in repertory written by Liz Duffy Adams.

OR,, directed by Zoe Burke, is set against a background of a long, drawn-out war and a counter-culture of free love, cross-dressing, and pastoral lyricism; the 1660s look a lot like the 1960s in this neo-Restoration comedy about the life of Aphra Behn, poet, spy, and first professional female playwright. 

Born With Teeth, directed by Antonio Miniño, is set against the backdrop of an aging ruler, an oppressive police state, and a restless, polarized people seething with paranoia: it’s a dangerous time for poets. Two of them—the marvelous Kit Marlowe and up-and-comer Will Shakespeare—meet in the back room of a pub to collaborate on a history play cycle, navigate the perils of art under a totalitarian regime, and flirt like men with everything to lose. One of them may well be the death of the other. 

OR, RUNTIME: 90 Minutes
BORN WITH TEETH, RUNTIME: 90 Minutes
INTERMISSION: None

CONTENT DISCLOSURE

• Suitable for ages 13+ 
• Adult Language (including derogatory terms) and Themes
• Choreographed Intimacy
• Use of Haze
• Choreographed Violence (Born With Teeth)
• Partial Nudity – Torso (Born With Teeth)
• Flashing Lights (Born With Teeth)
• Use of Prop Gun (Or,)
• Gunshot Sounds (Or,)

Or, Production Photos

Photos by C. Stanley Photography

Breshaun-Birene Joyner and Patrick Janssen

Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn)

Chloe Carson (Maria)

Chloe Carson (Lady Davenant) and Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn)

Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn)

Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn) and Patrick Janssen (William Scot)

Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn) and Patrick Janssen (William Scot)

Chloe Carson (Nell Gwynne)

Chloe Carson (Nell Gwynne) and Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn)

Chloe Carson (Nell Gwynne), Breshaun-Birene Joyner (Aphra Behn) and Patrick Janssen (King Charles II)

Born With Teeth Production Photos

Photos by C. Stanley Photography

David Stallings (Will) and Marc Sinoway (Kit)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit)

David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)

Marc Sinoway (Kit) and David Stallings (Will)