How far would you go for love? For art? What concessions would you make? What price would you be willing to pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in The Shape of Things, a modern day retelling and deconstruction of George Bernard Shaw’s famous play Pygmalion (the play upon which the musical My Fair Lady was based).
After a chance meeting in a museum, Evelyn, an assertive and confidently sensual artist, and Adam, a shy and insecure student, become embroiled in an intense affair. Before long, it veers into the kind of dangerous, seductive territory that LaBute does best, as Adam, under Evelyn's steady influence, goes to unimaginable lengths to improve his appearance and character. Only in the final and shocking exhibition, which challenges our most deeply entrenched ideas about art and love, does Evelyn reveal her true intentions.
This show is rated R. There are content warnings for adult language, sexual content, and abusive relationship dynamics. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Learn more and get tickets at Majestic.org.
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