The play centers on Mrs. Debra Michaels as she navigates her desire for an orgasm in her middle years, facing societal dismissal from her GP. The narrative intertwines complex themes of abuse, trauma, gender, class, and race in a near-future world. The analogy to space travel emphasizes the reality of harsh government policies, while Afrofuturist elements and musical interludes provide both levity and depth. Directed by Gail Babb, the performance showcases Mrs. Michaels's growth from a passionless existence towards the liberation of exploring her queerness.
The quest for orgasm in middle age is not a whimsy but a profound journey through trauma, misogyny, and the complexities of identity.
The analogy to space travel gives the story its levity, as it reflects real-world issues like Brexit and xenophobic government policies in a fantastical context.
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