The Actors Studio of Newburyport

Presents David Ives'

"VENUS IN FUR"

Written by David Ives

Directed by Tim Diering

Performances:

May 15, 2026 through May 24, 2026

(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT, Crossroads Plaza, 1 Merrill Street, # 3, Salisbury, MA. 01952

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Thomas Novachek, a director/playwright, has suffered through a long day of abysmal auditions for his adaptation of the German sadomasochistic novel "VENUS IN FUR" until Vanda, a crass and pushy actress, stumbles into his audition room. 

While Vanda shares the lead character’s name, she lacks her sophistication. 

However, when Thomas agrees to let Vanda read for the role, she displays a surprising understanding of the material. 

Working through the script with Thomas playing the masochistic male lead, the roleplay becomes intense, erotic, and less like acting. 

David Ives’ mesmerizing play explores themes of submission, domination, and power with a fast-paced, mutable language he is known for. 

Reality and pretend become blurred lines in "VENUS IN FUR," and the question of “who’s on top” always has a different answer. (STAGEAGENT)

ABOUT THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT

Founded in 1991, THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT is a 501©(3) theater, which serves as a vital cultural resource for the community: to inspire, enrich and engage audiences and to develop both the art form and the individual. The 62-seat theater space in Salisbury, MA. is the where the major part of productions will be presented, but occasionally you may see work at other local venues in and around the Greater Newburyport area.

THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT

Crossroads Plaza 

1 Merrill Street 

# 3 

Salisbury, MA. 01952

www.newburyportacting.org