Venus in Fur

Don’t f*** with a woman. Especially not when she’s channeling the gods. This June, the Hollywood Fringe Festival gets a bold jolt of erotic comedy and subversive power-play with Venus in Fur, David Ives’ sizzling two-hander that explores dominance, desire, and the performance of power. Directed by acclaimed theatre veteran Amir Korangy [guest star roles on Superstore, NCIS, Shameless, Dead to Me, and The Old Man] and starring award-winning duo Rachael Meyers [Josie in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt] and Bryan McKinley [The Ghost and the Whale with Tippi Hedren], this dark comedy promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats—and maybe questioning who’s really in control.

About the Play: In a dingy New York rehearsal room, a frustrated playwright/director is just about to call it a day—until Vanda arrives. She's unprepared, audacious, and all wrong for the role. Or is she? As the audition spirals into an electrifying tug-of-war, Venus in Fur blurs the boundaries between actor and character, power and submission, performance and reality. It's funny, fearless, and ferociously relevant.

“You’ve got a master of theatre coming together with actors who have spent their lives dedicated to not just storytelling but the art of the stage,” says Meyers. “Venus in Fur will challenge your assumptions of power, gender, sex and love—and make you laugh at the same time. Get ready for a night that’s sexy, sharp, and unforgettable.” McKinley adds, “There’s a terrifying and thrilling responsibility as an actor in this play to keep your foot on the gas at all times. It’s a beast, and we’re ready for it.”

DATES AND TIMES: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM; Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM