How She Transformed a Viral Twitter Thread About Sex Work Into a Sinister Comedy

How She Transformed a Viral Twitter Thread About Sex Work Into a Sinister Comedy

8/22/2021

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/magazine/how-she-transformed-a-viral-twitter-thread-about-sex-work-into-a-sinister-comedy.html

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This article tells the story of a woman who turned a viral Twitter thread about sex work into a comedic play. The woman, initially known only as "theatre lover," shared a thread on Twitter discussing the experience of entering the world of online sex work. The thread gained widespread attention and eventually caught the eye of a playwright who thought it had the potential to be transformed into a performance. The article explores the process of translating the thread into a play, which was not without its challenges due to the sensitive and controversial nature of the subject matter. It also highlights the woman's journey from being anonymous on Twitter to becoming part of the theater production. The article provides insights into the transformative power of social media and the unexpected ways in which stories can be adapted and shared.

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