Erica Watson will join the cast of the Chicago production of Love, Loss and What I Wore beginning December 6, 2011. Due to popular demand, Love, Loss and What I Wore has been extended through January 1, 2012 with performances at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois.
I had the opportunity to speak with Erica regarding the premise of the play as well as her theatrical contributions. Erica excitedly shares, “All of the stories weave together to tell a tale of love, loss and what a woman wore during an amazing event in her life. Whether you are short, tall, fat or thin, every woman has a piece of clothing that brings about an emotional response that is genuine, unique and truly her own”.
She continues, “I play various roles in the show. I represent the many diverse voices of plus size women who, like me have a very emotional relationship with their clothes.”
Erica Watson isn’t a stranger to acting and/or being on stage.
In 2009, she appeared in the Oprah Winfrey/Lee Daniels film “Precious,” following starring in the feature film “Dirty Laundry.”
Comedienne Erica Watson is also known for her 1 Woman Show, Fat Bitch which she stars in and directs. The show tackles America’s obsession with weight and stereotypes of African-American women. Most recently, Watson’s 1 Woman Show “Fat Bitch!” was featured on TLC’s hit show “Big Sexy”.
About Love, Loss & What I Wore
Directed by Karen Carpenter, Love, Loss and What I Wore is an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. Like the popular book, the show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to, creating one of the most enduring theatergoing experiences across the country.
Tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $65-$97 with a select number of premium seats available.
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Photos by: Beatrice LaBarge and Retouching by: Eve Harlow
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