Mae West: From Page to Stage

• • During the infamous "Pleasure Man" trial [1930] at Criminal Court in Manhattan, Mae West attended the proceedings with her brother John and sister Beverly. Their mother had just died and they were in mourning.
• • As the narrative arc of the play "COURTING MAE WEST" was shaped, the dramatist had to eliminate John West and focus on the fractious relationship between the two sisters.
• • You can follow the process from PAGE to STAGE on the Mae West blog — — MaeWest.blogspot.com. If you ever wondered how a play gets on its feet, here's an inside look behind the world of the red velvet curtain.
• • "Courting Mae West" is based on true events during 1926-1932 when Mae West was arrested and jailed for trying to stage two gay plays on Broadway.
• • Details and ticket prices will be posted when available.
• • Get ready to come up and see Mae onstage during July 2008.
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Courting Mae West
Mae West
• • Photo: Mae West • • with her siblings 1930 • •
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Mae West.