THE BOX to Return to NYC at Theater for the New City
Patrick Hamilton's play won top honors at the New York Theater Festival, including Best Play and Best Director.
Theater for the New City will present The Box as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 23rd to September 3rd. A fast-paced and whip-smart dark comedy, The Box won almost every major award at the New York Theater Festival, including Best Play, Best Actress, and Best Director.
The Box tells the story of Stephen, a meek academic who is planning to propose to his girlfriend Alice. But fate intervenes in the form of her father, Cal, who shows up unexpectedly at Stephen's apartment before she is due to arrive. Cal has caught wind of the impending proposal and has come to express his disapproval. He offers Stephen the chance to change his mind, at which point the evening spins wildly out of control with horrifying consequences. Alice arrives soon after, unaware of what has taken place. As the evening progresses and things unwind, their relationship takes center stage as its ugly flaws and shameful secrets are dragged into full view.
The play challenges audiences by asking: "What does it mean to be a man or woman in today's world?"
Written/directed by Patrick Hamilton, “The Box is like a rollercoaster ride in how one simple mistake can change the course of one's life, and it is not over until it is over. Mr. Hamilton, who wrote and directed this piece, is adept at both. His dialogue flows, his tension builds and his play made me want to see it more than once, to see what I missed." - Times Square Chronicles
“I haven’t seen a play this well written, directed, acted, and produced for a long long time…I was drawn in by a great story, with punchy and smart dialogue spoken by three actors that made me forget I was watching three characters on stage. The play speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor and see The Box with a friend, a loved one, your fiancé, or your father-in-law. It’s well worth your time." - NoHo Arts District
The returning cast features Equity actors Chelsea J. Smith and Darrell Shipley, with new addition Reece Grover.
The Box is Produced by Patrick Hamilton and Terry Nguyen and Executive Produced by Chelsea J. Smith and Darrell Shipley.
LOCATION: Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
RUN TIME: 80 minutes
TICKETS: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1283627
PERFORMANCE DATES: Sunday 8/23 @ 8:00 pm | Monday 8/24 @ 9:00 pm | Tuesday 8/25 @ 9:00 pm | Saturday 8/29 @ 5:00 pm | Tuesday 9/1 @ 6:30 pm | Thursday 9/3 @ 9:00 pm
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