IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY)

Saturday, September 26, 2026•2:00 PM

IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY) by Sarah Ruhl"In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)" is a comedic exploration of marriage, intimacy, and the dawn of electricity in the 1880s, based on the historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat "hysteria." The story unfolds in the seemingly perfect home of Dr. Givings, a gentleman scientist who has invented a device for this treatment, while his curious wife tends to their newborn daughter and wonders about the activities in the next room. When a patient and her husband enter their lives with their own complex relationship, the Givings couple is prompted to reflect on the nature of their own marriage and love.Set against a backdrop of modern technology and instant gratification, the play highlights that true emotional intimacy and sexual satisfaction cannot be substituted by mere devices or artificial connections. It serves as a poignant reminder that genuine human touch and chemistry are irreplaceable and remain the most profound forms of connection.Finalist: 2010 Pulitzer Prize in DramaNominee: Three 2010 Tony Awards, including Best PlayDIRECTED BY: Christina Walker Queen

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