DECADENT ACTS

(2007-2017)

DIXON PLACE, ROBERT MOSS THEATER (NY), PACE UNIVERSITY

Set in the late 1980s New York City, Decadent Acts chronicles the story of a lesbian couple struggling against legislated discrimination. When television personality Farah White falls fatally ill, her partner, professor Jolene Shatila, along with their daughter Nicole, are faced with unexpected challenges that will change their lives forever. From child custody laws to hospital visitation rights, Decadent Acts spotlights the harsh reality of discriminatory regulations against same-sex partners, plumbing emotional and political depths with grace and searing honesty.

DECADENT ACTS

Written and Directed by Ash Marinaccio

Produced by Robert A. K. Gonyo and Co-Op Theatre East

Media Design by Robert A. K. Gonyo

Dramaturgy by Casey Cleverly

Original Cast (2010 Production)

Anna Savant as Dr. Jolene Shatila

Beatrice Miller as Nicole White

Hannah Rose Barfoot as Farah White

Mike Callahan as Roger White

Joanie Fritz Zosike as Mindy White

C. Rose Kearns as Eve Shaw

Alex Herrald, Alionka Polanco, David Roberts, Michelle Sims in Various Ensemble Roles

AWARDS and REVIEWS

2010 PCTF's "Planet Activist" Winner (Ashley Marinaccio)

2010 PCTF's "Outstanding Lead Actress" Nom. (Anna Savant)

"Reminiscent of Tony Kushner... definitely a writer to keep an eye on..." - Show Business Weekly