Overview:
Previews for the play Intimate Apparel by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage begin on March 27 and run through April 20 at Theatre Three in Dallas, TX. The play follows Esther, a Black seamstress in early 20th century New York, who dreams of love and a future beyond her sewing machine. Despite her skill and ambition, Esther is lonely and must confront the realities of love, betrayal, and self-worth. The play offers a poignant and poetic look at race, gender, and love in America and is directed by Anyika McMillan-Herod.
Previews begin March 27 and run through April 20.
Dallas, TX: From the mind of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage comes Intimate Apparel, a deeply moving and powerful story of love, resilience, and self-discovery in early 20th century America. With period-inspired costumes, immersive staging, and Nottage’s signature lyrical dialogue, audiences will be transported to a world where the smallest stitches hold the biggest dreams.
Set in 1905 New York, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, a talented Black seamstress who creates delicate lingerie for both the wealthy elite and the working-class women of the city. Despite her skill and ambition, Esther is lonely and dreams of a life beyond her sewing machine. When she begins exchanging letters with a laborer working on the Panama Canal, she sees a chance at love and a future she never imagined. But as her relationships with the people around her evolve, Esther must confront the realities of love, betrayal, and self-worth.
Director Anyika McMillan-Herod shares, “It is an absolute joy to be invited by the incredible T3 team to direct my first Lynn Nottage play- and in the round! I greatly respect Nottage’s work and voice. INTIMATE APPAREL is one of my favorite of her plays given its a historical drama and its
theme of “intimacy.” We’ve assembled a dynamic ensemble of actors to tell this timeless story. Through this production, audiences are immersed in a world filled with the captivating nuances that come with an intimate exploration of love, race, and class.”
With a richly drawn cast of characters—including a wealthy socialite, a worldly prostitute, a Hasidic fabric merchant, and an unseen but deeply felt husband—Intimate Apparel offers a poignant and poetic look at race, gender, and love in America.
Don’t miss out – get your tickets for Intimate Apparel now at www.Theatre3Dallas.com. Subscribers can confirm their tickets at 214-871-3300 or e-mail at boxoffice@theatre3dallas.com. Theatre Three is located at 2688 Laclede St., Dallas, TX 75201. Complimentary parking is available in the adjacent AMLI Parking Garage.
About the show:
Intimate Apparel
Previews: March 27-30
Opening Night: March 31
Closing Night: April 20
Written by Lynn Nottage Directed by Anyika McMillan-Herod,
Stage Managed by Kendal Clemmons
Scenic Designed by Nicholas Thornburg
Lighting Designed by Nicole Ianaccone
Costume Designed by Jasmine Woods
Sound Designed by Anyika McMillan-Herod
Intimacy by Sasha Maya Ada
Production Assistant is Ash Peterman
Cast
Kimberly Nicole*: Esther
Corey Pratt: George
Tayla Underwood: Mayme
Thomas Leverton*: Mr. Marks
Catherine Whiteman: Mrs. Dickson
Jessica D Turner*: Mrs. Van Buren
Nicole Renee Johnson: Understudy
Dylan Todd: Understudy Mr. Marks
Caleb Mosely: Understudy George
Step into early 20th-century New York City with this captivating drama by Lynn Nottage, one of the greatest living playwrights and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The story explores the journey of ambition and personal growth as Esther, an African American seamstress, navigates a complex web of relationships and romantic correspondence with a distant admirer. Audiences are drawn into a rich tapestry of emotions and societal challenges.
For more information about Theatre Three, please visit www.Theatre3Dallas.com or call the Theatre Three Box Office at (214) 871-3300.
