News: Kitchen Sink Theatre Company Presents Premiere of "Pillow Talk" at The Tank Nov. 21-24

 

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, run by a majority of trans, nonbinary, and queer theatre makers, who strive to tell stories which speak to the experiences of our generation—specifically queer stories, or stories with major themes of social change/justice, will present the American premiere of Pillow Talk, written by playwright, actor, and theatre-maker Cory Sapienza and co-directed by Cory Sapienza and Jesse Hartley. Pillow Talk previously premiered at Space Liverpool in August 2023. The production is slated for a limited run at The Tank, with evening performances on November 21-22, and matinee performances on November 23-24.

Pillow Talk is a play that follows Ty, a gay trans man in his early twenties, as he embarks on a journey of sexual self-discovery and self-love. We follow Ty across four different sexual partners as he discovers not only what he likes and desires, but how he deserves to be treated and what he needs to be affirmed in who he is.

“Pillow Talk follows a trans gay man navigating sex and love throughout different points in his life.” shares co-director Jesse Hartley. “This story allows the audience a window into Ty’s most intimate moments — the good, the awkward, and the painful. For our trans audiences, we hope you find representation and joy in this piece. For our cis audiences, we hope this piece answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask.”
Pillow Talk in Liverpool. Photo by Liam Joelson
Joining the cast of the American premiere of Pillow Talk are Liam Forest (Ty), Oliver Dare (Felix), James Tibbles (Harlan), William Flynn (Benny), and Gabriel Etheridge (Q), with Ezra Noel (Ty standby), Benjamin Romanelli (u/s Benny/Harlan), and Kade De Angioletti (u/s Felix/Q).

The creative team includes lighting designer CC Hancock, sound designer Artemis Zara Gultekin, costume designer Robert Pugh, composer Neil Klein, and dramaturg Winter McVey; with movement choreography by Bellamy Woodside, and intimacy direction by Jesse Hartley. Quinn Riggs and Jest Spickler serve as production stage manager and associate stage manager, respectively.

Pillow Talk caps an exciting inaugural season for Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, which has included readings of Ever, Oscar, by Maeve Aurora Chapman, Murder! At the Heineken Estate, by Grace Mitscherlich, Strike/Out, by Lizz Mangan, Affecting Expression, by Eliana Cohen-Orth, Clown Lung, by Steven San Luis, and Role Models, by Caroline Ullman. This season’s fully-staged productions include the New York premiere of Delivery Boy, by Jaden Alvaro Gines, and the world premiere of Nosebleed: A "Comedy" About Hypotheticals, Mail, and Cray Loud Sex, Carly Polistina. Kitchen Sink Theatre Company is also producing a gala presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, in association with Brooklyn Art Haus, to open later this month.

Pillow Talk runs NOVEMBER 21 - 24, 2024 at THE TANK (312 W 36th St)
Thursday through Sunday at 7PM, with 3PM matinee performances on November 23-24.
$25 general admission
$35 premium tickets
$20 student tickets
Buy tickets: https://tinyurl.com/pillowtalkplay
Running time: 90 min, no intermission.

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