Six Degrees of Separation at Theatre Charlotte

What if a stranger could change your life with a single story? Inspired by actual events, Six Degrees of Separation follows a charismatic young con man who gains access to Manhattan’s elite by claiming to be the son of Sidney Poitier. When Ouisa and Flan Kittredge welcome the brilliant Paul into their home, they’re captivated by his charm and proximity to fame—until an unexpected discovery forces them to question everything. As they trace how he slipped so easily through their world, scandal gives way to something far more revealing. Witty, daring, and provocative, this Pulitzer Prize finalist popularized the phrase “six degrees of separation” and examines race, privilege, and our longing for connection in a world built on illusion.

By John Guare