Intimate Apparel
by Lynn Nottage
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
Performance Dates & Times
April 2, 2025 - 8:00pm
April 3, 2025 - 8:00pm
April 4, 2025 - 8:00pm
April 5, 2025 - 2:00pm
April 5, 2025 - 8:00pm
Location
University Theatre, 222 York Street
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