World Premiere of AFTERGLOW Begins Tonight at the Loft at the Davenport Theatre

Midnight Theatricals will present the World Premiere of the play AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Beginning performances tonight, June 12 and opening Friday, June 23 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street), it will be an Off-Broadway kick-off to the Pride Parade and will have an initial run through August 5, 2017. Tickets are $65.50 - $84.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com.

AFTERGLOW is a raw, two-act play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical connections between three men and the broader implications within their relationships. Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three men must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as futures are questioned, relationships are shaken, and commitments are challenged.

S. Asher Gelman is a director, choreographer, actor, dancer, and playwright. Originally from Chevy Chase, MD, Asher received his Bachelors Degree in Dance and Theater from Bard College in New York in 2006 and his Masters in Fine Arts in Dance from The George Washington University in Washington DC in 2012. From 2006 to 2016, Asher lived in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he became one of the founders of The Stage, Tel Aviv's premier English language performing arts organization, serving as its first Artistic Director from 2013 to 2016. Asher currently lives in New York City with his husband, Mati. "Afterglow" is his first play.

Cast includes Brandon Haagenson (National Tour: Beauty and the Beast. NY: My Big Gay Italian Wedding), Patrick Reilly (Film: Dating my Mother. Web: "Danny The Manny") and Robbie Simpson (TV "The Path". NY: A Class Act). Creative team includes Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Designer), Fabian Aguilar (Costume Designer), Jamie Roderick (Lighting Designer), Alex Dietz-Kest (Sound Designer), Mike Ross (Dramaturg), Nina Kauffman (Assistant Director), Michelle Tewksbury (Production Stage Manager), Laura Malseed (Assistant Stage Manager), Evan Bernardin (General Manager), and Gwynne Richmond (Company Manager).

IF YOU GO:

AFTERGLOW

Written and Directed by S. Asher Gelman

Begins performances on June 12, opening June 23 running through July 30, 2017

The Loft at The Davenport Theatre is located at 354 West 45 Street, 2nd Floor

Performance Schedule:

Monday - Wednesday at 7:30 pm

Thursday - Saturday at 8 pm

Running time 2.5 hours including intermission

Tickets are $64.50-$84.50 (premium) and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com.

PLEASE NOTE: AFTERGLOW contains nudity.

18+, No Late Seating

For more information on AFTERGLOW, visit www.afterglowtheplay.com

Press dates: Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30 pm;

Thursday, June 22 at 8 pm; Friday, June 23 at 8 pm (Opening Night).

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