Classic Theater Play Goes Nude

Phèdre is a 17th century tragedy written by Racine, one of the great French playwrights. As such, the classic has been acted-out in front of audiences thousands of times, but never like the current version running at the Salle du Faubourg, in Geneva, Switzerland: The five actors are completely naked throughout the performance.
Not only are the actors nude, but the play is “interactive”: The stage is in the center of the audience, and the performers at times walk down amongst the spectators while reciting their lines. The nudity is completely non-erotic and no effort is made to camouflage any of the actors’ physical imperfections.
The show closes today (May 4th, 2008).

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