I AM MY OWN WIFE by Doug Wright July 20, 2006

Directed by Gillian Eaton, "I Am My Own Wife" by Doug Wright featuring Malcolm Tulip will be produced at Performance Network Theatre’s intimate 139-seat Theatre July 20, 2006 through August 27. As the final production of the theatre's 2006-07 season, the celebrated one-man show is an astonishing true-life tale of the will to survive. This production is sponsored by Between The Lines.

From the author of "Quills" comes the celebrated 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning smash hit, which explores the astonishing true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. A publically “out” transvestite in Germany in the 1940’s, she successfully navigated decades of oppression; from the Nazi onslaught, to the Communist regime, to the rise of Neo-Nazism. Ironically, von Mahlsdorf was both hailed as a cultural hero and accused of colluding with the Stasi. In an attempt to discern the truth about Charlotte, Doug Wright has crafted “a spectacular story, beautifully written.” (New York Times). Malcolm Tulip portrays more than 40 characters in a tour-de-force production, directed by Gillian Eaton.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Performance Network box office at (734) 663-0681 or online at http://www.performancenetwork.org. Tickets range from $20 to $34.50 for general admission (reservations suggested). Seniors receive a $3.50 discount on tickets, and Student Rush tickets are available at Half-Price. Discount rates for groups of ten or more are also available. Thursday, July 20 is a "Pay-What-You-Can" performance (suggested donation of $10).

Official Website: http://www.performancenetwork.org