the
maid
&
the
mesmerizer
A HYPNOTIC LOVE STORY
Written by Patricia Lynn
Photo taken by Heather Olmstead.
SYNOPSIS
The Great Mesmerizer, an insightful stage hypnotist, is pressured by his manager to add a stereotypical “lovely assistant” to spice up his show. But the zippy, witty woman he hires is anything but a stereotype. And she spices up his life in a very different way than he expected...
Inspired by the Bronte sisters' epic romance novels, The Maid & The Mesmerizer follows the volatile ups-and-downs of a fiery love affair—a sometimes funny, sometimes devastating play that explores the deep trust and safety that can blossom between romantic partners…and how unexpectedly that trust can be shattered.
RUNTIME
75 minutes, no intermission
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for 16+.
PLEASE BE ADVISED
The Maid & The Mesmerizer includes challenging conversations about sex, rape, and consent. There is no onstage physical violence.
PRESS
"an intense, realistic study of a lifespan of a relationship...Lynn's dialogue is astute and subtle, following the heartbeat of this strange but understandable couple..." -- Theater Scene
"a rich and compelling play...startling and sad...[it] builds up to an ending befitting a 21st century Bronte novel." -- Thinking Theater NYC
"a compelling relationship...we are totally pulled in, embracing the dynamic and finding ample reason to stay tuned in, right up and including the point when disaster strikes deep, in a twist that you don't see coming." -- Front Mezz Junkies
"Go see The Maid & The Mesmerizer for its edgy storyline. You won't be disappointed." -- Opening Night Online
WORLD PREMIERE
THE MAID & THE MESMERIZER premiered at the A.R.T./New York Theatre Spaces in March 2024, produced by Patricia Lynn and Alejandra Venancio. It was directed by Jenn Susi. The stage manager was Heather Olmstead, with sound design by Harrison Adams and lighting design by Austin Boyle. Intimacy direction was by Jenn Susi. The cast was as follows
THE MESMERIZER.: Patrick T. Horn
THE MAID: Patricia Lynn
THE NARRATOR: Alejandra Venancio
PHOTO GALLERY
All photos were taken by DLW Photography NYC from the world premiere production in March 2024
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