"As a courtroom drama, it's thrilling. As social commentary, it's unforgettable...maybe even life-changing." -- USA Today
The
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) presents Moises Kaufman's Gross
Indecency:
The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. Kaufman, known for his
treatment of the Matthew Shepard murder in The Laramie Project, has
crafted a gripping, edge-of-your-seat legal thriller about the infamous
trials of Wilde who was accused of committing "gross indecency" with
other male persons. Using the actual transcripts of the trials;
diaries, autobiographies, biographies, and letters of participants in
the events; and modern biographies and analysis, Kaufman has created
pulsating theater that moves beyond historic courtroom drama to modern
social commentary in both humorous and heartfelt ways.
Now in its 75th Season, LTA is the oldest, continuously operating
theater in the entire Washington Metropolitan area. Founded in 1934,
the nomadic thespians performed at various venues including Gadsby's
Tavern and a blacksmith shop. In 1961, the group performed its first
show in their own theater located at the corners of Wolfe and St. Asaph
Streets. A virtual who's who of Washington Society has attended the
theater including several Presidents, and it boasts some very
prestigious alumni including Marcia Gay Harden and Dermot Mulroney.
With only 216 seats, LTA is a little theater, but it offers a big
experience.
The show is directed by Frank D. Shutts II and performs April 18
though May 9 with public performances on Wednesday through Saturday
evenings at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm. Tickets are $18 - $15,
and reservations may be
made online or by
calling the box office at 703-683-0496.