THIS EVENT WAS A SOLD-OUT DELIGHT!
WE’LL SOON BE LETTING YOU KNOW THE DETAILS OF
OUR UPCOMING PRODUCTION
OF SHAW’S ‘THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLE’

THE PORTRAIT OF MR W.H.
by Oscar Wilde

We will offer you an adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s notorious short story that proposes a theory for whom Shakespeare might truly have written his infamous Sonnets.

We’re thrilled to be kicking off Gay Pride Week NYC with this event that cleverly explores love in all its many forms.

This theatrical adaptation (by David Staller) will include an evening of poems, sonnets, and snippets from Wilde and Shakespeare!

THE PORTRAIT OF MR W.H.
Sir George Erskine … Thom Sesma
Basil … Charles Busch
Cyril Graham … A.J. Shively
William Shakespeare … Jay O. Sanders

Followed by a musical interlude featuring
Machine Dazzle and Elena Shaddow
With Musical Director Ed Goldschneider

Directed by Mark Waldrop.

Click HERE to read this short story, along with other works by Wilde.

THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W.H.
by Oscar Wilde

To honor the first Monday of NY Pride Week, we’ll be presenting an adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s notorious short story that offers a theory regarding whom Shakespeare might truly have written his infamous Sonnets. In Wilde’s hands, the inspiration for the world’s most famous poems is a beautiful young actor in Shakespeare’s company. In attempting to prove this theory, three men face their most secret fears and even death.

Shaw and Wilde were friends, often inspiring each other with their work. Shaw helped finance Wilde’s legal defense, and later was one of the only journalists determined to keep Wilde’s name as a major artist in the press.

THE PORTRAIT OF MR W.H. will feature Charles Busch, Jay O. Sanders, Thom Sesma, and A.J. Shively!

The evening will feature special performances by Elena Shaddow, Machine Dazzle, and Ed Goldschneider!

Join us for this evening of delights with Songs, Poems, and a Script-In-Hand performance of this play!

All are welcome! General Seating.