I Am My Own Wife

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Event I Am My Own Wife
Venue Merlyn Theatre @ CUB Malthouse, Southbank, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Theatre Company Season 2006
First Date 7 July 2006
Opening Date 12 July 2006
Last Date 19 August 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The play tells the astounding story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, collector of antiques, ranconteur, non-conformist, guardian of the past. Charlotte survived the Nazi terror, the Communist oppression of East Germany and the upheaval following the fall of the Berlin wall. What makes her story so extraordinary is that Charlotte van Mahlsdorf was a man, and lived her defiant, distinctive life adamantly on her own terms.
Jefferson Mays repeats his Tony Award-winning performance in the role of Charlotte.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Biographical
One Person Show
Subjects Europe
Sexual orientation
Survival
World War 2
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jefferson Mays Actor
Martina Murray Assistant Stage Manager
Susan Lyons Associate Director
Janice Pytel Costume Designer
Moises Kaufman Director
David Lander Lighting Designer
Bernie Tan Lighting Designer Realiser
Doug Wright Playwright
David Richenthal Producer
Derek McLane Set Designer
Andre Pluess Sound Designer
Ben Sussman Sound Designer
Nancy Harrington Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Australian premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 68484