There he is: standing in a room full of antiques, wearing a black dress and a string of pearls, speaking in English with a German accent. A departure from his last performance in The Odd Couple, this time Charlie Mayer plays 35 different roles in 3rd Culture Theatre’s I am My Own Wife. In the upcoming production, he’ll blow your mind.

I am My Own Wife tells the tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who survived the Nazi regime and soviet-style dictatorship. Author Doug Wright's fascination with the life of Charlotte lead him to pen this Pulitzer prize winning stage play.

One of the play's fascinating aspects is that Mayer, staring as Charlotte, plays 35 characters throughout the performance - sometimes playing four characters in one scene. Mayer calls Charlotte the hardest character he has ever played, saying “You have to slow it right down and do it over and over. It’s like a dance. Insanity helps.”

Insane or not, it's a thought-provoking play, “all about personal identity and courage, and how we are represented to the world, how people see us and judge us,’’ producer Elena Yeo explains.

Whether you are curious to see how Charlie plays 35 characters or if you're interested in the story of this German transvestite, it’s worth checking out. Who knows? You may find a bit of Charlotte in yourself.

DETAILS

What: I am My Own Wife

When: Opening this Thursday the 13th of October

Where: Email 3rdculture.theatre@gmail.com or call 139 1787 0959 for exact location details

Tickets: Only 50 seats will be available per performance due to the intimate nature of the play. Please contact 3rdculture.theatre@gmail.com or call 139 1787 0959 to reserve seats