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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Class
DESCRIPTION:Figure Drawing Intensive – Master the Human Form. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday! \nJoin this workshop to strengthen your figure drawing skills through guided instruction and live model practice. Each class begins with a focused lesson on anatomy\, proportion\, light and shadow\, followed by two hours of drawing with male and female models. \nExplore key areas like gesture\, structure\, musculature\, foreshortening\, and portraiture\, while developing your own unique style. The final session features a long pose and group critique to track your progress. \nOpen to all skill levels. Charcoal and graphite encouraged—other media welcome. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nApr 11\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nApr 25\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nMay 9\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nMay 23\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nJun 13\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nJun 27\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nJul 11\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nJul 25\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nAug 8\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nAug 22\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSep 12\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSep 26\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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LOCATION:Bailey Contemporary Arts Center\, 41 NE 1st St\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/mae-west-in-sunset-boulevard-starring-jennifer-mcclain-seth-trucks/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/mae-west-in-sunset-boulevard-starring-jennifer-mcclain-seth-trucks/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEAD FEST
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Bead FEST at Tropical Jewelry and Gems on Saturday & Sunday\, June 13-14 at 10 AM – 5 PM! Mark your calendar! \nHuge selection! Save at the two-day June Bead FEST with up to 50% OFF bead strands and beads starting at just $2! Shop for a variety of jewelry-making supplies. \nCalling all jewelry-makers and beaders of Broward\, Palm Beach\, Miami-Dade\, and beyond! Find hundreds of Natural Gemstone and Pearl Bead Strands to your heart’s desire and make your own jewelry! A good variety of other bead strands in wood\, shell\, metal\, glass\, and crystal beads as well as a selection of jewelry-making supplies including charms\, clasps\, findings/components\, pendants\, and focal beads will also be on super sale at the Bead FEST! Don’t miss this event! \nWhether you’re an experienced beader and jewelry-maker or a novice\, beginner\, crafter\, or someone who would just like to start a new beading hobby – Tropical Jewelry and Gems is your local source for Gemstone Bead Strands and much more! Any special requests or specific searches for jewelry supplies should be texted to us in advance of the two-day event so we can possibly order it. Custom jewelry design orders are also available\, if you’d prefer that we make a custom design for you\, but we can coordinate after the event. \nText: 954-873-8431 if you have any questions. \nPlease feel free to share/forward/tag this event news to someone you think would be interested. Also\, feel free to bring friends and family to Tropical Jewelry and Gems on Saturday & Sunday June 13-14 at 10 AM – 5 PM\, located at 8968 Cleary Boulevard\, Plantation\, FL 33324. There’s plenty of free parking and three dining options within the shopping center “Shoppes at Cleary\,” and more dining options nearby. \nYou can find beautiful jewelry and unique gifts at Tropical Jewelry and Gems that can make anyone feel special. From fun\, stylish Diamond and Gold earrings\, one-of-a-kind designed Gemstone necklaces\, Sterling Silver bracelets\, anklets\, earrings\, rings\, Stainless Steel jewelry (hypoallergenic)\, to more than a thousand beaded stretch bracelets. You can also find a variety of fine art (coastal/sealife/beach) and home décor\, yoga chakras and mala beads\, meditation and crystal healing stones\, beads and jewelry-making supplies\, raw or cut gemstones\, rocks\, crystals and crystal points\, geodes or clusters\, tall amethyst cathedrals\, rare ancient fossils\, rare fine mineral specimens\, and many other unique and thoughtful finds. There’s something here for you and for everyone you love. \nDid You Know? Our jewelry services include custom jewelry design orders\, repairs and watch batteries\, personalized jewelry\, engraved gifts and keepsakes\, and by appointment\, buying gold and sterling silver jewelry and rock and gem collections. We also offer corporate gifts and desk accessories\, engraved gifts\, licensed sports memorabilia\, and special occasion gifts by special order (birthday\, anniversary\, baby\, graduation\, engagement\, wedding and wedding party gifts). Tropical Jewelry and Gems is your local source for Gold Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry and much\, much more!
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/bead-fest/
LOCATION:Tropical Jewelry and Gems\, 8968 Cleary Blvd.\, Plantation\, FL\, 33324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fashion,Other,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:BEAD FEST
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Bead FEST at Tropical Jewelry and Gems on Saturday & Sunday\, June 13-14 at 10 AM – 5 PM! Mark your calendar! \nHuge selection! Save at the two-day June Bead FEST with up to 50% OFF bead strands and beads starting at just $2! Shop for a variety of jewelry-making supplies. \nCalling all jewelry-makers and beaders of Broward\, Palm Beach\, Miami-Dade\, and beyond! Find hundreds of Natural Gemstone and Pearl Bead Strands to your heart’s desire and make your own jewelry! A good variety of other bead strands in wood\, shell\, metal\, glass\, and crystal beads as well as a selection of jewelry-making supplies including charms\, clasps\, findings/components\, pendants\, and focal beads will also be on super sale at the Bead FEST! Don’t miss this event! \nWhether you’re an experienced beader and jewelry-maker or a novice\, beginner\, crafter\, or someone who would just like to start a new beading hobby – Tropical Jewelry and Gems is your local source for Gemstone Bead Strands and much more! Any special requests or specific searches for jewelry supplies should be texted to us in advance of the two-day event so we can possibly order it. Custom jewelry design orders are also available\, if you’d prefer that we make a custom design for you\, but we can coordinate after the event. \nText: 954-873-8431 if you have any questions. \nPlease feel free to share/forward/tag this event news to someone you think would be interested. Also\, feel free to bring friends and family to Tropical Jewelry and Gems on Saturday & Sunday June 13-14 at 10 AM – 5 PM\, located at 8968 Cleary Boulevard\, Plantation\, FL 33324. There’s plenty of free parking and three dining options within the shopping center “Shoppes at Cleary\,” and more dining options nearby. \nYou can find beautiful jewelry and unique gifts at Tropical Jewelry and Gems that can make anyone feel special. From fun\, stylish Diamond and Gold earrings\, one-of-a-kind designed Gemstone necklaces\, Sterling Silver bracelets\, anklets\, earrings\, rings\, Stainless Steel jewelry (hypoallergenic)\, to more than a thousand beaded stretch bracelets. You can also find a variety of fine art (coastal/sealife/beach) and home décor\, yoga chakras and mala beads\, meditation and crystal healing stones\, beads and jewelry-making supplies\, raw or cut gemstones\, rocks\, crystals and crystal points\, geodes or clusters\, tall amethyst cathedrals\, rare ancient fossils\, rare fine mineral specimens\, and many other unique and thoughtful finds. There’s something here for you and for everyone you love. \nDid You Know? Our jewelry services include custom jewelry design orders\, repairs and watch batteries\, personalized jewelry\, engraved gifts and keepsakes\, and by appointment\, buying gold and sterling silver jewelry and rock and gem collections.  We also offer corporate gifts and desk accessories\, engraved gifts\, licensed sports memorabilia\, and special occasion gifts by special order (birthday\, anniversary\, baby\, graduation\, engagement\, wedding and wedding party gifts). Tropical Jewelry and Gems is your local source for Gold Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry and much\, much more!
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/bead-fest-2/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Tropical Jewelry and Gems\, 8968 Cleary Blvd.\, Plantation\, FL\, 33324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fashion,Other,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/mae-west-in-sunset-boulevard-starring-jennifer-mcclain-seth-trucks/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/mae-west-in-sunset-boulevard-starring-jennifer-mcclain-seth-trucks/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
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LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Mae West in Sunset Boulevard starring Jennifer McClain & Seth Trucks
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE ALERT! \nPlays of Wilton (POW!) and playwright/director Ronnie Larsen proudly present the world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard\, running May 27 – June 28\, 2026\, at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors\, Florida. \nImagine Mae West and Marlon Brando as Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s legendary Sunset Boulevard — a “what if” scenario that could have changed Hollywood history forever. \nIn 1949\, Wilder famously offered the starring role in Sunset Boulevard to screen and sex icon Mae West. She declined. The film ultimately starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden\, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest classics. \nBut why did Mae West say no?\nFrom acclaimed playwright Ronnie Larsen comes a stylish\, funny\, and haunting new work exploring the collision between the uncompromising Mae West at the twilight of her reign and a Hollywood eager to reinvent itself without her. Beneath the glamour lies the story behind one of cinema’s most fascinating missed opportunities. \nBefore West\, other legendary actresses were considered: Mary Pickford wanted too much creative control. Greta Garbo had no interest in returning to film. Pola Negri’s accent proved problematic. Clara Bow struggled with the transition to talkies. Norma Shearer disliked the script and preferred retirement \nEnter Mae West.\nThough intrigued by the “idea\,” West reportedly refused to portray a faded\, washed-up movie star\, offended by the implication. Norma Desmond’s tragic vulnerability clashed with the glamorous\, sexually confident persona West cultivated throughout her career. She never publicly accepted the notion that she was “finished.” \nBilly Wilder later reportedly remarked: “I can’t believe I offered this to Mae West.” \nThis compelling two-hander stars cabaret icon Jennifer McClain as Mae West — Larsen’s muse\, written specifically with her in mind — alongside Carbonell Award-winning actor Seth Trucks as the unsuspecting studio emissary tasked with delivering the script to West. \nMcClain\, beloved for her cabaret performances at The Foundry and for reopening the theater after COVID\, makes her full-production debut with Plays of Wilton. Trucks returns following acclaimed performances in The Timekeepers\, The Boys in the Band\, and as director for Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. \nPlaywright/director Ronnie Larsen says: “Mae West was never going to surrender her image\, her sexuality\, or her power to Hollywood’s idea of what an aging actress should become. That tension fascinated me. This play explores not only a legendary missed opportunity\, but also the price artists pay when the world tries to decide when they are no longer relevant.” \nAssociate Producer Joseph Guidetti adds: “POW! has always been committed to telling bold stories that celebrate larger-than-life personalities and overlooked moments in cultural history. Mae West in Sunset Boulevard captures both the glamour and heartbreak of Hollywood while reminding audiences that reinvention — and resistance — are timeless themes.” \nThe Foundry Theater 2306 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors\, FL\nPerformances Wednesday-Sunday – Reserved Seating: $37.50 – Premium Front Row: $53.50 \nTickets: tickettailor.com/events/… \nABOUT POW!Plays of Wilton is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ theater company dedicated to producing bold\, original theatrical works celebrating diverse voices and stories. Under Ronnie Larsen’s leadership\, POW! has become a major cultural force in South Florida through world premieres\, new play development\, and innovative community programming.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/mae-west-in-sunset-boulevard-starring-jennifer-mcclain-seth-trucks/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 2306 Dixie Highway\, Wilton Manors\, FL\, 33305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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