More theater news!

J and I auditioned together this week for theatreatfirst's fall show Never After, a concert-style production of an original musical. Casting was announced today -- and we're both in! The first time we'll be in an actual full-length show together! It'll go up roughly 6 weeks from now -- two shows only, Sept. 25-26 -- on the main stage of the historic Somerville Theatre in Davis Sq.

And of course, Spike Heels goes up a week from tonight. (Gah! -- I mean, uh. We're totally on track. Yes.) It can be loosely described as a romantic comedy -- but one exploring heavy issues of feminism, sexual harassment, betrayal, class struggle, political philosophy, agency and objectification, and the nature of the teacher-student relationship. Also, shoes, cigarettes, tea, slow dancing, Pride & Prejudice, vampires, Jehovah's Witnesses, and scotch. Lots and lots of scotch.

Be warned that it's rated R for profanity (largely mine) and PG-13 for "adult situations" and partial nudity undress (also mine). But for those who don't find that too off-putting, it's smart and clever and sharp-witted and really funny, and it's going to be awesome. If you can make it, I hope you'll check it out. Even my in-laws are coming up to see it. :-) Reserve your tickets now! You can even prepay your tickets online for your Shabbat-friendly convenience. (I can't help you with the tznius issues, though.)

... And now, back to work, 'cause OMG.