Venus

August-September 2004
by Suzan-Lori Parks
Olney Theater Center

Lured by hucksters from her South African home, 20-year-old Saarje Baaatman embarks on an exhibition tour through London.  With the promise of riches dancing in her eyes, she becomes the “Venus Hottentot,” a freak in a circus sideshow.

“... Muson's approach brings out all the odd poetry and musicality of ‘Venus.’... bold and disturbing, unafraid to address the impudence and biting humor of Miss Parks' play.... Fellini-esque staging confronts the combustive subject matter full throttle...”

-the Washington Times reviews Venus

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