Bonnets (How Ladies of Good Breeding are Induced to Murder)

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Beau Meyer

Libby LaDue and Rae Wasson in the University Theatre production of "Bonnets (How Ladies of Good Breeding are Induced to Murder)."

Not to be confused with Baskets, the television series co-created by Zach Galifianakis, Bonnets — also, admittedly, a dark comedy — is subtitled “How Ladies of Good Breeding Are Induced to Murder.” The play, written by Jen Silverman, is a feminist look at how violence and power live on, but these bonneted females are ready to take matters into their own hands. A University Theatre production, Bonnets is one of several recent plays by and about women commissioned as part of the Big Ten Theatre Consortium New Play Initiative. ALSO: Friday-Saturday (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.), Dec. 10-12.

media release: A play by Jen Silverman; directed by Pamela Sterling. Presented by University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama / University Theatre

Valerie is a poisoner, her sister-in-law Claire is a virgin, Webster is an indentured servant, her mistress Georgina is a pain in the ass, and Prudence and Fortitude have a weird feeling about each other…but can we call it witchcraft? Bonnets is a dark comedy that plays with elements of camp, history, and rock ‘n roll. Presented as part of the Big Ten Theatre Consortium New Play Initiative.

Guest Artist Pamela Sterling directs Anna Bogan, Maya Buffomante, Lauren Iverson, Lauren Knutson, Libby LaDue, Krista Laszewski, Erin McConnell, Mak Strohmeyer, Megan Tennessen, Sydney Walker, and Rae Wasson.

The Music Director is Erin McConnell, Choreographer is Jessica Lanius, and Fight Director is Whitney Derendinger. Scenic design is by Neil Mills, Costume design by Ashley Duncan, Lighting design by Zoe W. McCartney, Sound design by Isabel Coff, and the Properties Director is Lydia Berggruen. Dylan Thoren is the Stage Manager, assisted by Aleph Dankert, and Beck Keller serves as Assistant Director and Dramaturg.

Content Warning: This play contains mature content including adult language, sexual content, and depictions of graphic violence.

Please Note: Due to COVID-19, face coverings are required in all UW-Madison campus buildings. UW-Madison does not have a vaccination requirement for attendance. Actors will be unmasked during the performance. Safety measures including face coverings, capacity limits, and seating for social distancing are subject to change as directed by UW–Madison guidelines for campus events.

For more information, visit https://theatre.wisc.edu/

Performances will be held December 2-12, 2021, in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall 821 University Avenue Madison WI 53706. Performance times are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices are $25 Adult, $20 Seniors and UW Faculty/Staff, $15 UW Students, $10 Preview and Groups (10 tickets or more).

Ticket Prices: $25 Adult; $20 Senior (62 +); $20 UW Faculty/Staff (ID); $15 UW Students (ID); $10 Children (K-12); $10 Group Sales (10 tickets or more)

To Order Tickets:

1. Call 608-265-2787

2. Online www.artsticketing.wisc.edu

3. Walk up sales: Mitchell Theatre Lobby Box Office opens 1 hour prior to performances for walk up sales