New York: Abingdon Theatre Company, New Georges, the New Group, Keen Company, Clubbed Thumb. [25], Carpenter directed a US national tour that began in Chicago in September 2011 with an engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. "[8] Shaw described O'Donnell's purse performance as an aria,[43] and Jerry Tallmer of The Villager called it "one of the pillars of the show. [7] The show opens with her sketching various parts of her wardrobe that stir the most poignant memories. Enjoy a show about women, clothes and memory, covering all the important subjects—mothers, wedding dresses and mini-dresses, hating purses and why we only wear black. The senior prom dress was a sexy black mini dress that was befitting of her more desirable date. Press opening is March 20, 2017. [8][9] While Reiner said, "There's an amusing 'I hate my purse' segment,"[9] Isherwood noted that the "smartest and shapeliest piece of writing in the show is that acerbic essay by Nora Ephron about her troublesome relationship with purses...Entrusted to Ms. O'Donnell, who does it proud, the essay is a defiant denunciation of the tyranny of the pocketbook, a 'j'accuse' for the era of the 'it' bag. [9] Shaw notes that "The cozy humor strikes many women's funny bones with a mighty whack, perhaps because it reaffirms so perfectly their own preoccupations. [40][41] It made its Asian premiere in Manila from July 14 – 17, 2011 at RCBC Plaza with a cast that included Bituin Escalante; the production was directed by Michael Williams and Azanza-Dy. Nora Ephron was a writer, director and producer best known for writing the screenplays of romantic comedy films. Raleigh Little Theatre Leads Theatre Company Of The Decade! The subject matter of the monologues includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman's life. The production and its cast received positive critical attention. Sunday, March 24 | 5:30 p.m. at the Playhouse Join us for a conversation with The Thanksgiving Play playwright Larissa FastHorse, facilitated by the show’s director, Lisa Portes. The play deals with women's relationships and wardrobes, and the interaction of the two. In Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Gingy invites us to reflect on our own lives and remember what we wore. "[8] The Los Angeles Times notes the light nature of the subject matter: "...isn't out to reclaim female sexuality from centuries of oppression; it wittily celebrates wardrobe malfunctions..."[7] According to Reiner, the show points out that "...if there is one thing the females of the species have in common, it's a deep and abiding love/hate relationship with their wardrobe...this wonderfully witty show illustrates, what one wears to the party is sometimes more memorable than the party itself." PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, N.C., is offering a star-studded virtual benefit reading of Delia Ephron and Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, on Sun., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. PlayMakers … Debra Messing To Headline PlayMakers Benefit Reading of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE (Dec 2, 2020) BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Adds Live-streaming Shows Through December 17 … "[9], A highlight from Ephron's book hat was consistently praised was O'Donnell's portrayal the purse in the scene "I Hate My Purse!". [9] Another character serves as the vixen, another plays a vulnerable gang member from Chicago, a third portrays a brave cancer patient, and the last serves as a mature woman pierced by vivid memories. [7][9] Three of the characters sometimes work as a trio and all characters have monologues. "What 'professional theatre' truly means" –The News & Observer [9] Generally composed of comic stories, the show often addresses sad, bitter or sentimental issues. "Love, Loss and What I Wore" features Marin Hinkle ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Two and a Half Men) Camryn Manheim ("The Practice," "Stumptown") and Debra Messing ("Will & Grace," "SMASH") making their PlayMakers debut. It was after we struck up a friendly banter that I discovered she is the author of the subtly moving "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," which was made into an off-Broadway play by sisters Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron. It is organized as a series of monologues and uses a rotating cast of five principal women. … "[4] Soon after its publication, Ephron gave the book to eight of her friends for Christmas. Past theatre credits include Love, Loss, and What I Wore (multiple parts), 12 Angry Men Performed by 12 Impassioned Women (Juror 10), Agnes of God (Agnes), You Can’t Take It with You (Alice/Essie), Fool for Love (May), Crimes of the Heart (Babe), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), and Dracula (Lucy). The subject matter of the monologues includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a … Proceeds will go towards PlayMakers ongoing operations, including the 20/21 Season, education, and community engagement programs. She became interested in writing her own version of the book. "[7], The New York Times presented three stories that it felt were particularly emotional: the first about a woman who removed miniskirts from her college wardrobe after being raped, but continued wearing her favorite boots; another about wedding attire anxieties; and the third about the choice of adorning a newly reconstructed breast with a tattoo. And so are you. I do know that artists in our theatre, and all around the country, all incredibly resilient, dedicated, and yes, essential members of their communities, need our support right now. ", "Love, Loss and What I Wore," written by Delia Ephron and Nora Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, will stream live on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. EST. The halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII, which was broadcast live on February 1, 2004 from Houston, Texas on the CBS television network, is notable for a moment in which Janet Jackson's breast – adorned with a nipple shield – was exposed by Justin Timberlake to the viewing public for approximately half a second. [6] One of these characters, named Heather, chooses conservative "think" shoes over high heels in her youth, but at a later stage in life shows a preference for high heels. - Kindle edition by Bryant, Howard. [37] Most of the initial Geffen cast had performed in the Off-Broadway run. I love the way Lewis ends the piece by reminding us, as you say, of the “losses that bind.” “I wish i looked like matthew shepard I heard rita hester say Because maybe then my neighbors would have helped me as a screamed for my life, as I called out for help … Graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill & London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. [2][3], Nora Ephron wrote the introduction to Beckerman's eponymous 1995 book, which she immediately thought had dramatic possibilities. PlayMakers Repertory Company will present a star-studded virtual benefit on Sunday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. EST. Love, Loss, and What I Wore alum Barbara Rhoades shares a story about her mother and wishes all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. ”I Hate My Purse,” which will serve as the evening’s curtain-opener, is an extended monologue from “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” the 2009 off-Broadway hit by Nora and Delia Ephron. Staff & Board; Employment; Theatre Rental; Sponsorship Opportunities; Volunteers; History ; Program Ads; DONATE; Love, Loss and What I Wore. The final cast was Sierra Boggess, Joyce Van Patten, Karyn Quackenbush, Erica Watson and Ally Walker. Made plans. [8] The same article also noted a humorous ode to black as a part of a wardrobe or in fact as a wardrobe, as one character notes: "Sometimes I buy something that isn't black, and I put it on and I am so sorry. [6][7], The original benefit series was described as intimate and starry by Broadway.com. ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ performs until Saturday, 28 November 2020 at Centenary Theatre Group. [6] Chenoweth was replaced in the last of the initial three 4-week runs by Finneran. Love, Loss, and What I Wore is written by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Debra Messing, Marin Hinkle and Camryn Manheim — oh, my. www.playmakersrep.org. Love, Loss and What I Wore is simultaneously running off-Broadway and in Toronto where it is produced by Daryl Roth. www.sarahberkactress.com. Mailing Address: UNC College of Arts & Sciences Campus Box 3100 205 South Building Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3100 So, I am thrilled to reunite with my old friends Camryn, Marin and Viv on this live-streamed theatrical event, but I'm most especially moved to be able to help keep PlayMakers-a treasured regional theatre-playing. 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"[8], Other stories include recollections about the dress purchased for the date with a guy who subsequently married someone else; the foibles of spandex bras that result in a look known as the monoboob; issues involving toe cleavage; the Juicy Couture tracksuit that is a prominent staple of California wardrobes; wardrobe choice on the wrong day of the month; and the story about an incarcerated lover and the strategic hole in a certain pair of pants. Regional design credits include: Utah Shakespeare Festival (over 35 shows), the Old Globe, Berkeley … Selected monologues from Love, Loss and What I Wore including video examples, context and character information. PlayMakers Repertory Company, Chapel Hill. Nkechi was a good Nigerian-American girl. Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. Also featuring Julia Gibson ("Ragtime," "Love Alone"), Kathryn Hunter-Williams ("Everybody," "Dot"), Tia James ("Julius Caesar," "Native Son"), and Sarita Ocón ("Life of Galileo," "Leaving Eden"). VIDEO: Check Out a Sneak Peek from the Second Episode of ISAAC@CAFECARLYLE with Special Guest Jackie Hoffman! Home / Performing Arts / All Performing Arts / Love, Loss, and What I Wore. [8] In Variety, Marilyn Stasio called it "a bittersweet meditation on the joys and tribulations of women's lives, reflected through the prism of their clothes. Born in Palmerston North, Nikorima played for Canterbury club Burnham Chevaliers […] "[6] In Bloomberg News, the critics commented that the playwrights were "literary alchemists expert at mixing the sentimental and the satirical and turning out something poignant" and noted that the clothing and accessories dominated the memories while the "men are extras. [4] She identified with the stories in Love, Loss, and What I Wore because the book "is not about fashion; it is about what clothes really are to us, those moments when we are constantly trying to find our identity through them. For the Love Of asks how much you’re willing to sacrifice – or lose – in order to follow your heart. A first-generation coming-of-age journey of love, loss, and growing into adulthood, GOOD GRIEF follows Nkechi as she navigates Pennsylvania’s suburbs alongside her childhood crush, her would-be-philosopher brother, and her immigrant parents. Livewire utility Kodi Nikorima’s rookie NRL season encompassed a grand final and a debut call-up for New Zealand. 9 Wayne Brady Videos We Can't Get Enough Of! With odes to black clothing, cowboy boots and outfits that makes mothers cringe, “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is unabashedly girly — in a good way. BIDDEFORD - Taking a break from Improv comedy, Nora and Delia Ephron's award winning play, "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" takes the Maine Rep … [8], A character called "Gingy" acts as the narrator. And Nora and Delia Ephron's 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' is such a treat and a welcome distraction to work on at this time," said award-winning actor Debra Messing. Despite fierce competition for the halves and hooker spots, he has played 15 of a possible 23 Tests since breaking into the Kiwis’ squad in 2015. Nora Ephron stated at one question and answer session: "We keep re-casting it so we can get really great actresses to come for four weeks. The play was next produced at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Dramatists Play Service, one of the premier play-licensing and theatrical publishing agencies in the world, was formed in 1936 to foster national opportunities for playwrights by publishing affordable editions of their plays and handling the performance rights to these works. Transformational theatre experiences—like Love, Loss, and What I Wore—are what make PlayMakers a destination for arts and culture in the Triangle and a hub for artistic innovation on a national scale. Join us virtually by posting your hidden talent, PlayMakers memory, or a fun look into your own quarantine. [46], Isherwood has noted that this serves a female audience. Love, Loss, and What I Wore (A Staged Zoom Reading) by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman PlayMakers Repertory Company Directed by Vivienne Benesch December 6th, 2020 Then Daryl Roth produced the play in a Monday night series of benefit performances for Dress for Success, which is a charity organization that serves low-income women by enabling them to afford work clothing and providing job support,[5] again under the direction of Karen Lynn Carpenter. [9] At the Geffen Playhouse, the show was directed by Jenny Sullivan. She did everything right. [6] In addition to clothing, accessories such as a purse are important, and Charles Isherwood of The New York Times noted that when Nora Ephron viewed a purse: "In the chaos of its interior she sees a symbol of herself, as in a dark mirror smudged with old lipstick and smelling of spilled perfume. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Be first to get the top news & best streams. Kelli O'Hara & Seth Rudetsky 1/17 at 8 PM ET, Block, Arcelus and Rudetsky 1/24 at 8 PM ET. [13], The play was then performed Off-Broadway, beginning on September 21, 2009, with 3 consecutive runs each lasting 4 weeks and having an entirely new 5-person cast.[13]. [7][8] Ilene Beckerman's original drawings were presented on placards, hung on clothes hangers on a clothes rack, stage right of the Gingy actress. 32 rotating casts and 120 actresses participated in the production over its entire run. The production won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience as well as the 2010 Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite New Off-Broadway Play. Karen Lynn Carpenter directed, with scenic design by Jo Winiarski, costume design by Jessica Jahn, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, sound design by Walter Trarbach and make-up design by Maria Verel. Love, Loss, and What I Wore, the latest offering of Actors Comedy Lab and North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre, solidly supports that theory. Debra Messing To Headline PlayMakers Benefit Reading of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE (Dec 2, 2020) BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Adds Live-streaming Shows Through December 17 "Over the past few months, I have been asked, often, what the future of live theatre will be," said Vivienne Benesch, PlayMakers' Producing Artistic Director. Her Pucci was a copy and her Rita Hayworth-style strapless was from the Neiman Marcus outlet store, but Gingy is the real thing. It is really hard to get really good people to work Off-Broadway for six months because it does not pay much, but you can get them for four weeks. Buy Love, Loss & What I Wore (Touring) tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. Following Sunday’s tough loss to the Titans, Houston Texans stars JJ Watt and Deshaun Watson had a heartbreaking exchange walking off the field. Her gypsy countenance is hard to miss. The Justice Theater Project (12/11 - 1/30), Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 Presents Virtual Dance Workshop With Pytron Parker, Women's Theatre Festival Calls for Applications for WTFRINGE LAB 21. [43] Jay Reiner of The Hollywood Reporter also noted that from the work "a tapestry of the collective female psyche emerges that is tender and insightful without being sentimental. Other New York theatre companies she has designed for are New Georges, The New Group, Keen Company, Clubbed Thumb, Relentless Theatre Company, and … [44] Isherwood described the Off-Broadway play as a "show about matters of the heart and matters of the closet" in The New York Times. From the dynamic duo of Nora Ephron ( Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally) and Delia Ephron, Love, Loss, and What I Wore is an amusing and heartwarming play which uses clothing, accessories, and the memories they trigger to tell funny and poignant stories that everyone can relate to. Playmakers & MUSICAMP; Short Attention Span Theatre; Sultana Downrigging Weekend; Women Helping Women; Summer Camps; HP Fest; Outreach; About. Love, Loss, and What I Wore $ 18.00. PlayMakers Repertory Company announces first virtual benefit ... Delia Ephron Shares Family Memories, Creative Advice Before ... Delia Ephron moves on from losing sister Nora by writing. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. "[4] Other well-known actresses who have performed in the Off-Broadway production include the following: Carol Kane, Debra Monk, Janeane Garofalo, Fran Drescher, Melissa Joan Hart, Brooke Shields, Victoria Clark, Tovah Feldshuh, Loretta Swit, Mary Testa, Nikki Blonsky, Donna McKechnie, B. Smith and Marla Maples. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Images, Youtube and more on IDCrawl - the leading free people search engine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football: Classic Super Bowls! [24] The production closed on March 25, 2012 after 1,013 performances. TICKET SALES. [4], The show's monologues were sourced largely from Beckerman's book. [26] The Chicago cast included Nora Dunn, Felicia Fields, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien and Barbara Robertson as Gingy. ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ deals with some sensitive issues, but it is by no means a heavy piece. Check the company’s website for ticket information. Later the same year, the show was produced Off-Broadway as an ongoing commercial theatrical production at the Westside Theatre in New York, where it continues to run as the second-longest running show in the theatre's history. Tag it on social media with #IAmAPlayMaker so we can share it! Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a reader's theatre event, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. [6][7], The show is staged in what is described as an "unapologetically low-tech" manner. Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera has a short message for anyone upset that Philadelphia benched quarterback Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter of a close game: Tough. for more information, visit www.playmakersrep.org. ', Watch the Trailer for Derek DelGaudio's IN & OF ITSELF on Hulu, Michael Sheen Talks Performing to An Empty Old Vic, Jo Ellen Pellman Talks to James Corden About THE PROM, Old Tweet from Newly Elected Jon Ossoff Points Fans to Anime LES MIZ, Quentin Garzon and?Emily Bautista Perform 'Not Alone' From THE IN-BETWEEN, Regina King Talks ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI on JIMMY KIMMEL, Watch the Official Lyric Video for Leslie Odom Jr.'s 'Speak Now', Jim Parsons Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE. Buy Love, Loss & What I Wore (Chicago) tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. 6,972 were here. The recollections about the clothing prompt the women's memories about their mothers, boyfriends, husbands, ex-husbands, sisters and grandchildren. [7] The Geffen production ran from May 12, 2010 to November 19, 2010,[32][33] breaking box office records. Join us virtually by posting your hidden talent, PlayMakers memory, or a fun look into your own quarantine. The intimate collection of funny and poignant stories about clothing, accessories and women's endlessly entertaining relationship to them will be directed by Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch and designed by Kiana Vincenty with ViDCo, a new virtual design company led by award-winning multimedia artist Jared Mezzocchi. "[8] The show consists of five women's monologues about wardrobe malfunctions, puberty's relationship with personal wardrobe, first date outfits, lucky underwear, prom dresses, favorite boots, irreplaceable shirts, the detested, disorganized purse, and experiences in the dressing room. Consider supporting PlayMakers with a tax-deductible donation today. The live streamed reading of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron ’s “Love, Loss and What I Wore” will feature Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”), Marin Hinkle (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), and Camryn Manheim (“The Practice”) alongside members of PlayMakers’ resident acting company. Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football: Classic Super Bowls! Daly and O'Donnell were nominated for 2010 Drama League Awards for Distinguished Performance. The play, based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, will be presented as a … [7] Time Out magazine described certain lines as oversalted, but forgivably so.[43]. Preview the fall lineups at several local theater companies. [27][28] Although the show was originally scheduled to run through October 23, 2011,[26] it was extended to December 4 before opening[29] and later extended again to January 1, 2012. Love, Loss and What I Wore. The show has been produced on six continents and more than eight countries. The event is part of the Keep PlayMakers Playing campaign to raise critical funds for one of the region's preeminent and beloved cultural institutions. SKU: N/A Category: All Performing Arts. ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ PlayMakers Repertory Company presents a virtual reading of Nora Ephron’s “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” starring Debra Messing from “Smash,” Marin Hinkle from “Two and a Half Men” and Camryn Manheim from “The Practice.” Participants can stay for a post-show discussion with the cast. It began a national tour in the United States in September 2011 in Chicago. This play is told in monologue form and can be read in sections which is good for lesson organization. Award winners Marin Hinkle, Camryn Manheim, and Debra Messing join the women of PlayMakers’ resident acting … “Will & Grace” star Debra Messing headlines staged reading of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s “Love, Loss and What I Wore” based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. [7], By the end of 2010, the play had been staged in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Buenos Aires, and numerous other productions around the world have run since then. LAST CHANCE To Vote For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! --This text refers to the paperback edition. "Oh, for a crystal ball! Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. DRAMATIC COMEDY | By Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman Directed by Amy C. Ragg May 17, 2019 – May 25, 2019. Tickets may still be available at … Learn [6] She weaves her life story among the other tales, describing her three marriages, "motherhood and the death of a child, each turning point marked by a particular item of clothing. Set for Off-Broadway's Love, Loss, and What I Wore Prior to National Tour", "Veanne Cox, Nancy Dussault, Lillias White Set for Love, Loss, and What I Wore", "Love, Loss, and What I Wore Tickets and Information", "Tyne Daly, Bonnie Franklin, Justina Machado, Rhea Perlman, et al. DPS offers an extensive list of titles that includes many of the most significant plays of the past century. [23], The show's 1,000th performance played on March 15, 2012. [30] The post-Chicago national tour performances were set to be headlined by the December 7–30 Off-Broadway cast that included Daisy Eagan, Sonia Manzano and Loretta Swit.[30][31]. ", "When Vivienne asked me to be a part of this benefit reading, of course I had to say an emphatic yes. From the Back Cover. Dawn has starred as Gingy in Love, Loss and What I Wore (by Nora and Delia Ephron) in New ... of Being Earnest and 516 (GroundUP Productions); Regional: Nicholas Nickleby, Pride & Prejudice, and The Little Prince (Playmakers Rep). Her Pucci was a copy and her Rita Hayworth-style strapless was from the Neiman Marcus outlet store, but Gingy is the real thing. The junior prom dress was a conservative powder blue gown to wear with a nerdy date. I've always been an 8"), and mothers' taste in clothes ("I don't understand, you could look so good if you tried"). Love, Loss and What I Wore Comedy/Drama by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron; Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman Directed by Mary Doveton Missing your shopping fix?? 6,973 were here. [14] The Toronto production ran from July 16 to October 2, 2010 at the Panasonic Theater. Love, Loss and What I Wore is a woman's reflection on her life through her clothes and all the memories that are tied to them. [15] The first seven performances had seven different casts. "[45] The Los Angeles Times described the show as a cross between The Vagina Monologues and What Not to Wear. She received three Academy Award nominations for Original Screenplay, for Silkwood (1983), When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993). The Creative Team of "Love, Loss and What I Wore" includes: Vivienne Benesch (Director), Kiara Vincenty (Virtual Media Designer), Brandon Reed (Sound Designer), Charles K. Bayang (Stage Manager), and Elizabeth Ray (Stage Manager). [20] The production benefited Dress for Success. Historic Dynasties! "If there are chick flicks and chick lit – derogatory though some might find those terms to be – Love, Loss, and What I Wore should clearly be classified as chick legit...for the women who can share deeply in the particulars of experience dissected and discussed. 6,967 were here. TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH MARCH 6,7, 8 at SARAH COOKE HALL, HERITAGE VILLAGE, SOUTHBURY. Add to cart. PARKERSBURG — The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will present “Love, Loss and What I Wore” Nov. 20-22. [14][22] Carpenter directed the international production that has run in many countries. [7] The play uses clothing as a metaphor for women's experiences. [38] The play was presented in Sydney from January 3 – 30, 2011 at the Sydney Opera House with an opening cast of Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Judi Farr, Amanda Muggleton, Magda Szubanski and Mirrah Foulkes, under the direction of Wayne Harrison, with some minor modifications to localize some of the Americanisms. New! ET. We are PlayMakers. [8] The production was staged with the five women seated, all dressed in black, at the lip of the stage, consulting scripts on music stands as needed. Shows: Clear: Love, Loss, and What I Wore quantity. Women’s Point of View Directed by Brack Llewellyn. Learn about how they are bringing this fresh, new satire to life on the Shelterhouse stage, and take a deeper dive into the story’s perspective. Amazing Playmakers! In Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Gingy invites us to reflect on our own lives and remember what we wore. DECATUR, Ala. – Bank Street Players presents “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Showtimes are … I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the support of actors like Marin Hinkle, Camryn Manheim, Debra Messing, and the members of our resident acting Company, for donating their time and talents to help PlayMakers raise much-needed funds that will help ensure that we can take care of our artists and staff and remain a vital part of the community now and into the future. [49], The production officially opened on October 1, 2009 at the, Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, Cast lists for Love, Loss, and What I Wore, "Nora Ephron Brings Laughs To Madison Avenue", "Kristin Chenoweth to Delay Joining Love, Loss, and What I Wore Due to Illness", "Theater review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' at the Geffen Playhouse", "Spandex Agonistes: Why Don't You Try It On? The rotating cast also included Mary Birdsong, Kristin Chenoweth, Lucy DeVito, Jane Lynch, Rhea Perlman, Mary Louise Wilson and Rita Wilson. Or you can send your entry directly to us at IAmAPlayMaker@unc.edu! Randy Rainbow Channels His Inner Tevye with Latest Parody- 'Sedition! “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” a Generic Theater Production, is a sweet, little smorgasbord of tales reflecting on women’s relationships with others and their clothes. [16] The first cast at DR2 Theatre was Marian Seldes, Joy Behar, Katie Finneran, Heather Burns and Lucy DeVito. "What 'professional theatre' truly means" –The News & Observer Actresses there included Daly, Kane, DeVito, Perlman, Nancy Travis,[34] Bonnie Franklin, Meredith Baxter, Florence Henderson, Marissa Jaret Winokur,[35] María Conchita Alonso, Christine Lahti,[36] Jenny O'Hara, Lauren Hutton,[37] Harriet Harris, Teri Garr, Mimi Rogers and Sally Struthers.