Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

CRITIC’S PICK: Edward Albee’s torrid tale of marital discord and excess first saw the light of day in 1962 on Broadway. Its dialogue proved incendiary for the era, with frequent use of terms such as ‘goddamn’ and ‘son of a bitch,’ as well as ‘screw you,’ ‘up yours,’ ‘monkey nipples’ and ‘hump the hostess.’ Mike Nicols’ film version four years later — starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor at the peak of their considerable powers — kept much of the then-controversial verbiage intact, ruffling even more feathers. Women’s Wear Daily called it a “scorching, scalding, revealing and completely engrossing drama.” Atlanta stage actor Tess Malis Kincaid plays Martha in the Theatrical Outfit production, and describes her character as “complicated, infuriating, broken, hilarious, tragic.” The play, directed this time by Matt Torney, has to be seen to be believed. — Kevin C. Madigan
$15 Youth; $25 Adults & Seniors. Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta 30303. 678-528-1500 theatricaloutfit.org