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Rapture, Blister, Burn

  • Written by Gina Gionfriddo
  • Directed by Peter DuBois
May 18 - July 01, 2012 The Judith O. Rubin Theater
Rapture, Blister, Burn

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.

Featuring

Amy Brenneman

Beth Dixon

Virginia Kull

Kellie Overbey

Lee Tergesen

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.

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

WONDERFUL. It’s about feminism, and it’s fun!

Elisabeth Vincentelli, NY Post

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Gina Gionfriddo on "Rapture, Blister, Burn"


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Lee Tergesen; Rapture, Blister, Burn
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