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Rapture, Blister, Burn


Mainstage Theater


Written by Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Peter DuBois

After grad school, Catherine and Gwen chose polar opposite paths.  Catherine built a career as a rockstar academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children.  Decades later, unfulfilled in polar opposite ways, each woman covets the other’s life, commencing a dangerous game of musical chairs – the prize being Gwen’s husband.  With searing insight and trademark wit, this comedy is an unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of 20th century feminist ideals.

Creative Team
Alexander Dodge
Scenic Designer
Mimi O'Donnell
Costume Designer
Jeff Croiter
Lighting Designer
M.L. Dogg
Sound Designer
Lisa Ann Chernoff
Production Stage Manager

Photos of (1) Amy Brenneman and Kellie Overbey; (2) Virginia Kull, Beth Dixon, and Amy Brenneman; (3) Amy Brenneman and Lee Tergesen; and (4) Beth Dixon and Amy Brenneman by Carol Rosegg.

Reviews
  • “CRITIC'S PICK! INTENSELY SMART AND IMMENSELY FUNNY, with sharp-witted dialogue. Under the finely honed direction of Peter DuBois, the cast brings Gina Gionfriddo’s characters to fully felt life. Amy Brenneman exudes a brisk intelligence and a telegenic beauty. ”

    — Charles Isherwood, New York Times
  • “4 STARS. A smart, funny, and lightning-paced look at feminism. The cast is top-to-bottom terrific. ”

    — Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News
More Reviews
  • “WONDERFUL. It’s about feminism, and it’s fun! ”

    — Elisabeth Vincentelli, NY Post