My First Time deflowers sex stigma
The stories of My First Time range from romantic to funny to painful to absurd, as eight actors on a bare stage recount others' tales of the first time they bared it all. With anecdotes gathered from the Web site www.myfirsttime.com, the play showcases multiple perspectives on virginity and delivers the message that no matter how your first time worked out, never fear, for there will be many, many other chances to get it right. Co-directed by Wiess College sophomore Matt Banks and Lovett College senior Sarah Lyons, the off-Broadway show is appearing at Rice for a second consecutive year, and it reveals a significant maturity in this run. The onstage monologues are supported by a multimedia display, which provides statistics and celebrity quotes about their own initiations. While most of the stories are scripted, the audience is encouraged to get involved by filling out an anonymous survey that is then given to the actors. As a result, there's a chance your first time will be part of the act.