There’s still time to catch the Verge Theater presentation of Suzan-Lori Parks’ timely F*cking A at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture this month. Parks’ modern riff on The Scarlet Letter concludes with five additional performances, May 5th–7th and 12th–13th. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm, with the final Sunday matinee beginning at 3pm.
An otherworldly tale involving a noble mother, her wayward son and others. Hester Smith, the revered and reviled local abortionist, hatches a plan to buy her jailed son’s freedom – and nothing will deter Hester from her quest. In this violent and wild-eyed blend of story and song, which harkens to Brechtian and Jacobean structure, Hester’s branded letter A becomes a provocative emblem of vengeance, violence and sacrifice.
Directed by Jaelyn Silvey and Kyrie Dawson, F*cking A contains mature content, and includes acts of sexual violence and physical violence. This show is recommended for those ages 17 and up. Please note: the performance will also include the use of diffused lemongrass oil.
Tickets for F*cking A are available for purchase now. General admission is $35, with a special pay-what-you-can admission on May 5th. Visit www.vergetheater.com for reservations and further information about educational opportunities for aspiring thespians. •
