Melody Swink's riotous one-woman comedy The D-Cup Diatribes, makes its world premiere at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee, previewing November 27, opening Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. and running through December 19, 2009. Patrons who visit the Gorilla Tango Theatre box office now through December 19 will receive a special 2 for 1 ticket offer by donating a new and unused bra (plus sizes preferred, 38B and up). This offer is subject to availability. The bras collected will be donated to Deborah's Place, Chicago's largest provider of supportive housing exclusively for women and recognized as an innovative leader among homeless service providers locally and nationally.
The D-Cup Diatribes, a new production by playwright and producer Melody Swink, directed by Mark Contorno and starring Sara Tode, is a witty and empowering celebration of womanhood and its fears and fantasies. Poignant, intimate, and triumphant, The D-Cup Diatribes examines the diverse lives of six women and a young girl who internally struggle and externally compensate in a society obsessed with body image. From the anxiety of a girl's pubescent transformation to the libertine life reminiscences of a 60-something former hippie wild child, this series of compelling and vulnerable monologues is a quirky exploration of women's body perceptions in pop culture.
Hilarious and insightful, The D-Cup Diatribes addresses topics ranging from size advantage and disadvantage; size enhancement and diminishment; mother/daughter expectations and inheritances; and the male marketing agenda as witnessed throughout the 20th Century. A dynamic story that embraces all shapes and sizes, The D-Cup Diatribes will resonate with women of all ages.
The D-Cup Diatribes runs from November 27 through December 19, 2009. The regular schedule is Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. All tickets are $20. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Breast Cancer Network of Strength. For tickets, call the Gorilla Tango Theatre at 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.