SEX WITH STRANGERS

All photos by Kristi Jan Hoover.

LAURA EASON was born and raised in Evanston, IL. and now lives in Brooklyn, NY.  She is an Ensemble Member and the former Artistic Director of Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, winner of the 2011 Regional Tony Award.  She  is also a member of Rising Phoenix Rep, an Affiliated Artist of New Georges and an alumna of the Women’s Project Playwright’s Lab and America-in-Play, all in New York.  Laura has received multiple Chicago Jeff Award nominations for writing and directing and has received two Jeffs for original work and adaptation. She is a proud graduate of the Performance Studies Department of Northwestern University where she studied with Frank Galati, Dwight Conquergood, Martha Lavey, Lee Roloff and long-time collaborator, Mary Zimmerman.  Member of:  WGAE, AEA, SDC, SAG, ASCAP. MORE>

Pittsburgh City Paper
By Michelle Pilecki
March 23, 2016

A rom-com for thinking people, Sex With Strangers at City Theatre combines humor, insight and a 21^st-century version of the Faustian bargain: You can sell your soul but retain the marketing rights.

Pittsburgh in the Round
By Drew Praskovich
March 21, 2016

Sex with Strangers is an examination of anatomy, not solely the physical intimacy that the two characters’ share, but also the anatomy of a writer’s work, how once purely exposed is someone’s craft a reflection of their internal spirit or rather a tool to create intrigue and character.

TRIB LIVE 
By Alice T Carter
March 21, 2016

As Olivia and Ethan, Megan Byrne and Nick Ducassi are a pleasing and convincing couple.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Sharon Eberson
March 23, 2016

“Sex With Strangers” makes for a perfect bedfellow with an election year, with revelatory debates emanating from a two-party relationship: Ethan represents youth, techno dependence and a TMZ lifestyle, while Olivia represents experience, books on paper and a paralyzing fear of scrutiny.

TRIBUNE REVIEW
By Alice Carter
March 15, 2016

Laura Eason’s comic drama goes beyond the steamy, almost immediate physical attraction that Olivia and Ethan experience.

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION
Tracy Brigden interviews Laura Eason
March 21, 2016

It has been a busy year for Ms. Eason, who is currently working on new projects in theatre, film, and television and City is thrilled to be hosting her Pittsburgh debut! Tracy spoke with Laura, who was sitting in the Indianapolis airport following a quick trip home.

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
By Sharon Eberson
March 12, 2016

It’s a tantalizing title, “Sex With Strangers,” and the carnal comedy by Laura Eason delivers on it quickly — a struggling female novelist and an Internet sensation begin a steamy relationship while snowbound in a B&B.

City Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with one of the hottest plays in the country this year. 
February 24, 2016

MEGAN BYRNE

NICK DUCASSI

CHRISTIAN PARKER
Director

TONY FERRIERI
Scenic Designer

JESSICA SHAY
Costume Designer

ANDREW DAVID OSTROWSKI
Lighting Designer

ELIZABETH ATKINSON
Sound Designer

PATTI KELLY
Production Stage Manager

Approximately two hours with one 15 minute intermission.

Sex With Strangers contains adult language and content.

SUN, MAR 13 | 7:00 PM
Sipping Sunday

FRI, MAR 18 | 8:00 PM
Opening Night

SAT, MAR 19 |  9:00 PM
Pay-What-You-Want

SUN, MAR 20 | 2:00 PM
Post-show Talkback

TUES, MAR 29 |7:00 PM
ASL Interpretation

FRI, APR 1 | 8:00 PM
GREENROOM

SUN, APR 3| 2:00 PM
Open Captioning & Audio Description

$36 – $56

$15 advance tickets, excluding Fridays 8pm/Saturdays 5:30pm.

$15 rush tickets at the Box Office beginning two hours prior to show.

Tickets will be held at Will Call. Must present valid ID. One ticket per ID.

A limited number of “Pay-What-You-Want” tickets will be available two hours before the 9 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 19th. Please call the box office in advance to check on availability. Mention “Pay-What-You-Want” pricing when purchasing.

$22 rush tickets at the Box Office beginning two hours prior to show.

Save when you bring a group! For pricing, contact Joel Ambrose, Box Office Manager, by email or at: 412.431.4400 x286

As a participating Blue Star Theatre, City Theatre is happy to offer 25% off to military personnel and their families. More info >