The Story Theatre presents the world premiere of the love object, a compelling new play by Justine Gelfman, directed by Jasmine B. Gunter. Set against the backdrop of the early 2000s pop music industry, the narrative unravels themes of agency, betrayal, and the hyper-sexualization of women in celebrity culture. As Ramona prepares for her stadium tour, her best friend Paula grapples with a decision that could change both their lives forever. The cast features Cat Christmas, Kaylah Marie Crosby, Spencer Díaz Tootle, Emily Holland, Mollyanne Nunn, and William Anthony Sebastian Rose II.
Cast and Creative team for the love object at The Story Theatre
Cast
Mollyanne Nunn
Kylie
William Anthony Sebastian Rose II
Simon
Cat Christmas
Tish
Kaylah Marie Crosby
Paula
Spencer Díaz Tootle
Randy
Emily Holland
Ramona
Creative Team
Justine Gelfman
Playwright
Jasmine B. Gunter
Director
Tianxuan Chen
Scenic Design
Ben Argenta Kress
Costume Design
Seojung Jang
Lighting Design
Newt Schottelkotte
Sound Design
Newt Schottelkotte
Original Composition
Angelíca Grace
Choreographer
Racquel Postiglione
Prop Design
Courtney Abbott
Violence & Intimacy Design
Stina Taylor
Technical Direction
Ruby Lowe
Master Electrician
Ariel Beller
Stage Manager
Emma Johnson
Assistant Stage Manager
Lucy Whipp
Production Manager
Brenna DiStasio
Producer
Paul Michael Thomson
Producer
Terry Guest
Producer
Ayanna Bria Bakari
Associate Producer
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