The Mystery of Love and Sex at Signature Theatre

The Mystery of Love and Sex

Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington

For best friends Charlotte and Jonny, their long years of childhood friendship have always been enough for them. Now as college students on the verge of graduating, the two begin to contemplate the idea of evolving their platonic relationship into something more. Meanwhile, Charlotte's parents (an unlikely couple themselves) pressure the two toward romance despite the crumbling of their own marriage. Premiering at Arlington's Signature Theatre, The Mystery of Love & Sex uses humor and insight to unravel the complexities of intimacy and identity.

Thru - May 8, 2016

Price: $40-$89

Box Office: 703-820-9771

www.sigtheatre.org/events/2015-16/mystery

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Washington Post - Recommended

"...The acting in Stella Powell-Jones's production is earthy and entertaining - it's a funny show, yet it always feels honest enough that you can't be sure how tragically things might turn out. Shayna Blass, an actress who is proving to be among the city's most reliable performers, is wonderfully nuanced as Charlotte, whose impulses are all over the place. Blass makes this feel natural, even when the prickly Charlotte tries to unwind and dance, one of Blass's many endearing moments. It's easy to believe what a mess this kid is, and Blass thoughtfully never pushes our affections away from Charlotte."

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- Nelson Pressley

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...All in all, this play was unexpected, humorous, and most importantly, truthful. A perfect blend of comedy and drama, and a truly memorable theatrical experience. For a theatre that prides itself on immersive musicals, it has truly hit the nail on the with this intimate production."

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- Stephanie House

Theatre Bloom - Highly Recommended

"...If you want to know the truth you need to ask the right questions. Is there an evocative and sharply penned new work by Bathsheba Doran now appearing in the Max Theatre at Signature Theatre this spring? Yes. And it’s called The Mystery of Love & Sex. Directed by Stella Powell-Jones, this epigrammatic instance of entertainment tugs at the heartstrings when it comes to the ever-changing dynamic of relationships be they between friends, lovers, family, or the self. Touching and peppered with sharp wit, this piquant new production arouses the mind and enlightens the heart to the ways of existing with other human beings."

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- Amanda Gunther

The Mystery of Love and Sex at Signature Theatre