The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Playwright: Neil LaBute

Directed by: Alec Wild

February 19 - March 7, 2010

Starring: Ann Ashby, Shanara Gabrielle*, Billy Kelly and Christian Vieira

When nerdy college student Adam meets cool graduate art student Evelyn, he is instantly infatuated. As the relationship continues on, however, Evelyn’s influence upon Adam changes him drastically. Neil LaBute’s dark tale of seduction, manipulation, and loss of identity analyzes the sacrifices one will make for love.

*Member Actors' Equity Association

Mark Bretz, Ladue News

“LaBute’s style is epitomized in this brilliant if deeply disturbing 2001 drama that he later made into a movie. The revealingly titled two-act work, which fits in beautifully with St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s third season theme of ‘love and honor,’ is given a stunning, visceral interpretation”