This Tony Award-winning play, written by David Ives, tells the story of playwright-director, Thomas Novachek, and actress, Vanda Jordan, who is auditioning for a role in Thomas’ new play. The play within the play is an adaptation of the 1870 novel "Venus in Furs" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, which explores themes of dominance and submission. The plot unfolds in a single setting: a rehearsal room. Thomas is frustrated after a long day of unsuccessful auditions when Vanda arrives, seemingly unsuited for the role. However, as the audition progresses, Vanda proves to be remarkably well-prepared, embodying the character with an uncanny precision. The lines between reality and fiction blur as they delve deeper into the script, revealing their desires, power dynamics, and vulnerabilities. The play is both a dark comedy and a psychological drama, rich with wit, and shifting roles of control and power. David Ives’ play scrutinizes the complexities of consent, control, and manipulation, offering a nuanced look at the interactions between men and women in professional and personal settings.