The production's premier is set to be something special, with show time starting at 12am on Sunday February 14 (Valentine's morning) and running until approximately 1.30am. The venue will open at 11.30pm and those who have purchased tickets in advance will be given first preference. On the other dates the show will begin at 8pm sharp and the gate will open at 7.30pm.
Boudoir Secrets, was choreographed by Imbali founder Clara Reyes, who is also the show's director. Reyes and her mixed gender cast have been rehearsing non-stop for several weeks and promise that this production is one that will leave audiences chanting for more.
"I, along with several of my friends and associates, have been trying to put this production together for quite a few years. When In The Company of Women Presents The Vagina Monologues St. Martin ended over two years ago this production was already on the table, but the timing was always off. Now is the time. The cast is ready; they have been begging to do it for some time now, I'm ready and most importantly I think the people of St. Maarten/St. Martin are ready," Reyes said.
According to Reyes the motivation for putting together Boudoir Secrets stemmed from the inhibited ways in which topics of sexuality was dealt with by some during The Vagina Monologues.
"During that show I realized how taboo talking about sex still was on the island and yet there are so many people who want to talk openly and honestly about it. We have all these traditions, expectations, and reservations about being sexual and yet we are, so that is what this particular production deals with from many, many angles. During monologues the cast had all these stories about reactions in the community to the idea of a show dealing with sex and then later with some of the sexual content, but this is a subject matter that needs to be touched in order to gain new understanding and perspective. We want people to walk away thinking about how their own thoughts about sexuality have been formed and guide their lives and of course, also having enjoyed themselves," Reyes said.
Reyes said that those familiar with her productions can expect a format similar to History and Vagina Monologues. The show is built around dance, poetry and skits all dealing with sexuality and erotica and is most definitely for adult audiences only.
"This show is not for children and we do not encourage parents to bring along youngsters. In fact, those under 18 will most definitely be turned away. The content of this production tackles very adult topics, but in both serious and amusing ways," Reyes said.
Reyes said that there will several pieces of erotic poems and songs and stated that her cast would be dancing some spicy, titillating pieces.
"As I said the cast is ready, in fact their more than ready. They came with their own ideas and stories and together we developed this show for the people of St. Maarten/St. Martin. I'm encouraging everyone to come out and see for themselves what this production is all about. We promise you will not be disappointed," Reyes said.
Tickets for Boudoir Secrets: Journey into the Erotica cost $20 in advance and $25 at the gate and can be purchased at Imbali Center for Creative Movement in the John Larmonie Center on Longwall Rd or at Pete's Photo on Bush Road. More information about the production can also be obtained by contacting Reyes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 554-9364.
