73-Year-Old Bares All in New Show

Pamela Redmond, 73, is performing "Old Woman Naked," a 75-minute one-woman show that culminates in her full nudity. The play explores the permutations of her body from puberty onward and is being staged as an act of "stealth feminism" and a protest against artificial intelligence. Redmond, author of "Younger," expressed concern about AI impacting creative work, citing its effect on her website Nameberry. She stated that AI was "eating my lunch," prompting her to use her own physical presence as a counter. Redmond's children are supportive of her creativity but do not wish to see the show, whereas her sons-in-law are encouraging. The play also touches on themes of sexuality, body image, and the difficulty women face in speaking their truths. Redmond recently lost 55 pounds, a development she feels was crucial for her willingness to perform the show, stating she likely wouldn't have done so without this weight loss. She views the play, which includes humor, as a way to make nudity more approachable, drawing a parallel to a child's observation about wrinkles on her body.