Equinox Theatre Company presents the
Denver Premier of:
“In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”

By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Deb Flomberg

In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. When a new “hysterical” patient and her husband bring a wet nurse and their own complicated relationship into the doctor’s home, Dr. and Mrs. Givings must examine the nature of their own marriage, and what it truly means to love someone.

The talented cast included:
Charles Wingerter as Dr. Givings;
Kaity Talmage-Bowers as Mrs. Givings;
Arthur Pierce as Mr. Daldry;
Aimee Nelson as Mrs. Daldry;
Linda Swanson Brown as Annie;
Adam Perkes as Leo;
Lisa Young as Elizabeth.

The crew included:
Director - Deb Flomberg
Stage Manager - Matt Lang
Board Op - Zak Wziontka
Set and Lighting Design - Colin Roybal
Video Trailer - Julie Miller
Marketing - DenverMind Media
Props and Set Dressing - Beki Pineda

The reviews for In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play were overwhelming and glowing!

"My highest commendation goes to director Deb Flomberg, for embodying this production with moments of joyful hysteria while respecting the intent of the play’s message." - Philip Doyle, Mile High Gay Guy, CLICK HERE for the full review

"Still, Deb Flomberg's low-budget production, with its workable set and exquisite costumes, is every bit as much fun as Dr. Lloyd suggests, but it's fun that's resonant, deep and, yes, vibrant." - Juliet Wittman, Westword, CLICK HERE for the full review

"This is a moving production of a wonderful play." - Craig Williamson, North Denver Tribune, CLICK HERE for the full review


"If you were hoping that “ The Vibrator Play” would be all about mechanical self-gratification, you may be disappointed.  This play is about much more than that.  And it is very well presented here by Equinox, with a talented cast, an impressive set and tasteful, engaging direction from Deb Flomberg." - Bill Wheeler, Theatre Colorado CLICK HERE for the full review

In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play was produced with special arrangement from Samuel French