*Venus In Fur* by David Ives This mysterious, funny, erotic drama is the perfect way to heat up your Valentine’s plans. *February 8-9, 15-16* Fridays & Saturdays 8pm Rockport Square Firehouse 1422 Hopkins Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 $12 for single tickets Discounts available see our FB page (Venus in Fur: Lakewood <https://www.facebook.com/events/788398941523911/>) for more info. Get tickets here: https://venusinfurlakewood.brownpapertickets.com *THE STORY:* Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale *Venus in Fur*. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—named, oddly enough, Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas' interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win. Directed by Jennifer Dove Starring Katie Simón Atkinson and Joe Kenderes Produced by Nicole McLaughlin Lublin & Katie Simón Atkinson Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.