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The OBIE-award winning Venus tells the story of Sartjie “Sarah” Baartman, a young South African woman with drive and a shrewd mind. Lured away by dreams of luxury, she is caged and exhibited in a London freak show. She escapes and ends up exploited by a doctor with whom she has fallen in love. Parks uses ironic comedy, pathos, and a lively chorus to examine the seductive and dangerous power of money, sexuality, and privilege.
Venus is directed by internationally active director Cynthia Croot, whose City of Asylum premiered at Pitt last season. Pittsburgh-based actor and teaching artist Bria Walker stars as Baartman. The intimate set is designed by Pitt theatre arts faculty member Gianni Downs.
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