'Meet the Real Mae West' Jan. 12 with Barrington's White House
Keep culture alive with Barrington's White House in 2021
Submitted by Village of Barrington
Join Barrington's White House for a historical, virtual presentation of Mae West by Martina Mathisen at 1 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Martina, an educational entertainer, brings to life the woman behind the legend. Enjoy a live Q&A following the afternoon performance.
Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box office records (and public sensibilities) as her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. Join this spirited presentation by educational entertainer Martina Mathisen as she visits the old stages of vaudeville and Broadway during the golden age of Hollywood to meet the woman behind the wit. Who was Mae West, really?
Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian and sex symbol - and a controversial figure during the Depression era. Her comedy shows took old-fashioned morality to task, much to the delight of her audiences, and she often encountered censorship as a result. However, she has said, "I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it." She eventually became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and amassed a fortune not only for herself, but for the Hollywood studios who employed her and her fellow stars. It's been said that Cary Grant would have remained a nobody without her.
Barrington's White House has something for everyone looking for a wonderful afternoon or evening enjoying the arts. More information and tickets can be found at www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/events.
All spring 2021 events will be held virtually. Tickets are $10 or less and can be purchased at www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/events. Barrington's White House is at 145 W. Main St., in the heart of downtown Barrington. Cultural programming at the White House is underwritten in part by generous sponsors, including the Willow Springs Charitable Trust, Wayne and Nan Kocourek, Kay Reich, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Combs, Kim Duchossois, Mary B. Galvin, McClintock Family Foundation, Sue and Rich Padula, Barrington Area Community Foundation, Barrington Bank and Trust, Northern Trust and Quintessential Barrington.
For information, call (224) 512-4066 or go to www.barringtonswhitehouse.com.