A Blast from the Gender-Bending Past!

An icon we are exploring as inspiration for the character Jaques is Marlene Dietrich, a famous femme fatale from the era of film noir. Megan McGrory has been playing with sensual movements and vocalizations based on Dietrich's performances in film. (Read more about it on the Directorial Ideas and Inspirations page!)

But did you know that Marlene Dietrich gave an Oscar-nominated performance in which she dressed as a man, and kissed a woman?

Check out this irresistibly charming performance of Dietrich's in the 1930 film, Morocco...

Can you imagine how that went over in 1930?! Phew!

Keep your eyes open for more gender-bender icons and sneak-peeks of the show!