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. The production is directed by Mark Contorno and stars Sara Tode.
The D-Cup Diatribes, a new production by playwright and producer Melody Swink, 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 artistic team for The D-Cup Diatribes includes Costume Design by Shiloh Aderhold ; Music Video Production by Wayne Kumingo ; Music Production by Vince Lawrence, Slang Music Studio; Lighting and Sound Design by Eric Price, assisted by Kim Kozak; and Art Direction by Melody Swink.
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.