...and they're cracking open the vault for this one. Landry and his rag-tag group of orphans have, of late, focused primarily on icons of the modern film and stage. From Williams's faded glories to the old Hollywood mavens of melodrama, Gold Dust shows are often cunning creations which pay obsessive homage to their subjects while they, at the same time, slowly twist the knife. For Valentine's day this year, Landry is resurrecting the original hot mess of the stage, and a queen to end them all- Medea. Can you say date play? The press release informs inquiring minds that this was actually their first work, but has been trussed for a high-class, high-concept ART-caliber showing (A show that skewers Greek drama and the ART? Well call me lovestruck... ).Landry will be hiking the veritable Everest that Medea is (in heels to boot, no doubt), with Penny Champagne (of Silent Night of the Lambs acclaim) and Afrodite (resident goddess) completing roll call. I personally think that there has never been a more relevant time to revisit the first celebrity train wreck, what with the sad excuses for divas that have been gracing our tabloids of late. Although I am the last person who wants to shell out for a B. Spears-reference fest, hopefully our 'ole girl Medea will remind all those coked out pop stars that if you want to get even, do it right. And don't forget your plastic ponchos- empowerment can be messy!
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