By Stanford Friedman
With the rise of the #MeToo movement, one might expect an increase in plays that deal with sexual harassment and assault. What’s surprising about MsTrial is that it was written in 2002, and what is not surprising, unfortunately, is how familiar its circumstances seem. Lawyer-turned-actor Dep Kirkland wrote and stars in this production that measures the very sharp angles of a workplace triangle.
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MsTrial – by Dep Kirkland; directed by Rick Andosca
WITH: Dep Kirkland (John Paris), Alan Trinca (Dan Burks), Christine Evangelista (Karen Lukoff), Janie Brookshire (Cathryn Baker) and Gayle Samuels (Barbara Cooley).
Mitchell Fenton (Lighting Design), Bill Clarke (Scenic Design), Mimi Maxmen (Costume Design). New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212.239.6200, mstrialnyc.com. Running time: 2 hours with one intermission.
