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Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain

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Written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels, there’s much ado about something in this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud new romantic comedy. Lady Disdain is a fast-paced, razor-sharp riff on the deliciously dramatic world of Fantasy Romance novels (yes, those ones—you know them, you love them). Beatrice and Ben, rival audiobook narrators with voices made for swooning and tempers made for sparring, are locked in a battle of wits, words, and wildly inconvenient attraction. Whether you find yourself on team Ben or team Beatrice, there’s nothing like snuggling up with a good play. Asolo Rep proudly presents this rolling world premiere from one of America’s funniest and most celebrated playwrights. Lauren Gunderson says “Shakespeare always reminds me to raise the stakes in my plays—bigger risks, bolder actions, grander scenarios, characters at the edge.” Runs June 6 - 27.

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