Innocence of Seduction Talk-Back
City Lit Theatre in Chicago's Innocence of Seduction: Live Talk-Back with Creative Team
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Mark Pracht’s play, “The Innocence of Seduction,” examines the 1950s congressional investigation into the supposed link between comic books and juvenile delinquency, and the effect of the investigation on the careers of three people: William Gaines, originator of the horror genre of comic books; Matt Baker, a Black closeted gay artist of romance comics; and Janice Valleau, creator of a pioneering woman detective comics feature.
After viewing a recording of the play, we had a chance to talk with those who brought this compelling story to the stage. The live “talk-back” features television, film, and new media lecturer Stuart Voytilla in conversation with the playwright and several actors from the production.
Mark Pracht, the writer and director; Brian Bradford, who played Matt Baker;
Megan Clark, who played Janice Valleau; and Sean Harklerode, who played Bill Gaines.
More Info on the play: https://www.citylit.org/the-innocence...