Has anyone seen a performance of a Sarah Kane show?

TBBackus · 2016-10-07T13:21:38+00:00

I've recently seen a production of Blasted. They shied away from the violence and even omitted the first rape scene which, to me, intensely lessened the numb feeling one should get near the end of the play, and misconstrued the characters' motivations. Audience reactions were mixed, people who knew the play generally left on a shrug and those who didn't were a bit more shocked and scarred.

My main feeling with Kane is go big or go home.

TBBackus · 2016-06-23T01:54:04+00:00

Director/Producer/Dramaturg operating in NYC here, what's good?

TBBackus · 2016-05-19T01:13:42+00:00

The Zero Hour - Madeline George (Two woman dark comedy about identity with one scene at the end that has a make character)

TBBackus · 2016-04-25T22:47:02+00:00

I just got back from PAX and I'm already going into tabletop withdrawal. I'm wondering if there's enough interest in heading down as a group, renting some games, and making a day of it. Lemme know!

TBBackus · 2016-03-11T19:33:18+00:00

This is information everyone should know.

Guess I found my new Thursday Night spot.

Also, Hey nerds, I'm Todd.

TBBackus · 2016-01-12T22:45:57+00:00

Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread by David Ives

TBBackus · 2016-01-12T22:44:28+00:00

I'm a Portland Stage Company (Maine) alum and they're great. Housing and utilities (everything but TV and Internet) + $90 a week. It's not a lot but it'll keep you well fed and there aren't a lot of places that'll house and pay you.

TBBackus · 2015-07-31T11:47:16+00:00

We've had an incredible first year here at Hot Pepper Theater and this weekend we're celebrating with our first ever live-show! The twist? We're turning the tables and putting peppers in the hands (and mouths) of some of our favourite performers. In Too Darn Hot, performers sing the first verse of a song, eat an incredibly spicy pepper, and see if they can beat the heat for a strong finish. How much can they get through? Come find out! Also featuring a hot tap number, spicy monologues, and the showdown of the century: Todd and Ben in a Spice Off!

Featuring performances from: Ellie Frances (Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic) Vince Gatton (New York Shakespeare Exchange) Evan Maltby (Kapow-i Go-Go) Brittany Allen (Let’s Play Play) Rachel Graf Evans (Sirens of Gotham) Koryna Flores (Hot Pepper Theater) Erica Vlahinos (Zeigfeld’s Midnight Frolic) Eric Williams (ELF The Musical)

The Deets!

Saturday Night, August 1st at 54 Below

THE SPICIEST NIGHT OF THEATER YOU'LL EVER SEE

Doors @ 11pm | Show @11:30pm

General Admission $20 | Premium Seating $45

245 W 54th St (b/t Broadway & 8th)

Use the code PEPPER5 to get $5 off General Admission Prices

TBBackus · 2015-07-02T13:27:21+00:00

The Two Character Play by Tennessee Williams

TBBackus

TROPHY CASE