brooklynONE to Stage North American Premiere of NEW LOVE by Adam Szymkowicz

brooklynONE productions will present the North American premiere of New Love, the internationally produced play by Adam Szymkowicz, this March at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.

After productions abroad that have connected with audiences through its honesty and humor, New Love makes its North American debut in Brooklyn in a staging that leans fully into intimacy, vulnerability, and audience connection. Directed by Christy Hall, the production stars Brianna Espinal and Isaiah Rothstein as Suze and Miles, two New York actors navigating romance, ambition, fear, and emotional risk while rehearsing a play together.

Told through a fast-moving series of scenes set across New York City—from bars and bedrooms to rehearsal halls and public spaces—New Love is a smart, funny, and deeply human exploration of what it means to pursue connection while carrying the weight of past relationships, professional uncertainty, and the fear of not being “enough.”

This production culminates in a live audience choice that determines the play's final moments. Rather than functioning as a novelty, the moment invites the audience to step into the same emotional crossroads faced by the characters, reinforcing the play's central question: when connection feels risky, do we choose safety or vulnerability?

Director Christy Hall, a frequent collaborator with brooklynONE known for immersive and site-specific work, brings her signature clarity and emotional precision to the production.

“brooklynONE has a scrappy, electric energy that's about getting to the emotional truth of a story,” said Hall. “New Love lives in that vulnerable space where connection feels terrifying and necessary at the same time, and this company is the perfect home for it.”

Artistic Director Anthony Marino sees the interactive ending as a natural extension of the play's themes rather than a departure from them.

“This play will continually ask the audience to wonder what these two people should do,” said Marino. “Letting the audience make that final choice — completes the story, by bringing the audience in. You're not watching from a distance anymore. You're part of the decision.”

Brianna Espinal and Isaiah Rothstein, both brooklynONE company members, bring depth, humor, and emotional honesty to their roles of Suze and Miles, continuing brooklynONE's commitment to actor-driven storytelling and contemporary voices.

Founded in Brooklyn, and now in its 20th Season, brooklynONE productions is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit performing arts and events company dedicated to producing accessible, adventurous theatre while supporting artists at every stage of their careers. Known for its DIY spirit and ambitious programming, brooklynONE has become a vital hub for new work and community-centered storytelling in New York City.