GableStage's Venus in Fur Powerfully Explores Degradation and Desire

George Schiavone

Betsy Graver and Matthew William Chizever in GableStage's production of Venus in Fur.

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GableStage at the Biltmore

1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Category: Performing Arts Venues

Region: Coral Gables/South Miami

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Through December 9 at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; 954-445-1119, gablestage.org. Tickets cost $37.50 to $50. Discounts available for seniors and students.

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• Betsy Graver
• Nina Arianda
• Matt Corey
• Arts, Entertainment, and Media
• Theater

Chizever, in his GableStage debut, deserves credit as well. It seemed that on Broadway, Arianda rendered costar Hugh Dancy all but meek dust and bones. Here, Chizever is slower to acquiesce to Vanda's charms. He has genuine presence, and his transition from flustered creator to smitten slave is gradual and authentic.

Both his and Graver's readings were flawless on opening night. If anything could be improved, their sexual power plays in the end could use a bit more smoldering intensity, which might increase as Venus in Fur's run continues and the actors grow more comfortable performing uncomfortable acts in front of a discomfited audience.