THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES
by Joanna Murray-Smith
May 3-19

A BIG, BRASSY and BOLD comic farce about how "women's lib" has succeeded and how it has backfired. Margot Mason, celebrated author of such groundbreaking works as "The Cerebral Vagina" and "Madame Ovary," sits in her country house struggling with a deadline. Through the French doors bursts Molly Rivers, student, idealist and daughter of one of Margo's most ardent fans. Molly pulls a gun, handcuffs Margot to her desk and, interfering in no time--a parade of unexpected, wickedly funny characters. Farce, feminism and fun! "Feminism is a big girl now. We don't have to tip-toe around her, mindful of her touchy gravitas." Joanna Murray-Smith.

The comedy is written by Australian playwright, Joanna Murray Smith, and had its U.S. premiere in 2010 featuring Annette Bening at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. The Lake's fine ensemble, directed by Art DeConciliis, includes Arlene Merryman as Margot Mason with Mary Liz Meyer, Danette Pemberton, Brian Edward Leach, Dave James and Alex Blair.

Adult language advisory.

Read the review by the Observer Reporter's Doug Shanaberger.

The reviews are in! Read the reviews by Alice T. Carter of the Tribune Review and by Michelle Pilecki of the Pittsburgh City Paper.

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announcing Our 2012 season!

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES
by Joanna Murray-Smith
May 3-5; 10-13; 17-19

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
by Ken Ludwig
May 24-26; 31-June 3; June 7-9

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG
by C.P. Taylor
June 14-16; 21-24; 28-30

TALKING PICTURES
by Horton Foote
July 5-7; 12-15; 19-21

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
by Dale Wasserman
July 26-28; August 2-5; 9-11

THE LAST ROMANCE
by Joe DiPietro
August 16-18; 23-26; 30-September 1

BECKY’S NEW CAR
by Steven Dietz
September 6-8, 13-15, 20-22

THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
September 27-29; October 4-6; 11-13

TIME STANDS STILL
by Donald Margulies
October 18-20; 25-27; November 1-3

BLACK TIE
by A.R. Gurney
November 8-10; 15-17; 23-24

A Christmas Story
Based upon A Christmas Story©, 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd.
November 29-December 2; 6-9; 13-15

Visit our 2012 Season page to see more.

Also be sure to check out the lineup we've selected for you for our Looking Glass Theatre and Family Matinee seasons.