Rock Bottom, Bottoms Up: Scenes of Resilience from Emerging Voices at Theater For The New City

FIRST LOOK SERIES: Kind Strangers Collective Presents:

Rock Bottom, Bottoms Up: Scenes of Resilience from Emerging Voices

Scenes written by Laura Winters, Jamie Gore Pawlik, Ayla Parsons, and Martyna Majok Directed by David Zayas Jr., Derek Speedy, Jamie Gore Pawlik, and Wiley Basho Gorn Conceived and produced by Jamie Gore Pawlik and Marjie Shrimpton

Rock Bottom, Bottoms Up is an evening of scenes from new works in development by three emerging female playwrights, alongside one scene by Pulitzer Prize–winner Martyna Majok. Whether women navigating a grotesque and taboo addiction, couples determining their futures, or individuals reckoning with the American dream, all scenes circle themes of survival, recovery, and resilience—in the many forms they take.

PLEASE NOTE: Our elevator will be under repair at this time. Patrons will need to access the space via two flights of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (212) 929-2545 or email theaterlab36@gmail.com

Presented works: The Starters by Laura Winters I EAT BOYS by Jamie Gore Pawlik The Content by Ayla Parsons Ironbound by Martyna Majok

Performed by Jill Zmolek, Hamid Tavakoli, Marjie Shrimpton*, Sheldon Shaw, Britian Seibert*, Naama Potok*, Ayla Parsons, Danny Hilt*, Barbara Hentschel*, Maliyah Gramata-Jones, and Talia Frank-Stempel

Co-produced by all Collective members

*Actors appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

Content Advisory: This show contains mature themes, graphic language, and references to suicide and addiction.

Kind Strangers Collective is an ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to creating opportunities to amplify new talent, perform together, and share the work that excites and challenges us most with our community in New York City. Rock Bottom, Bottoms Up is our second production.

Performances Dates/Times:

Tuesday May 20th @ 7:30pm

Wednesday May 21st @ 6:30pm & 9:00pm

Performances in Atelier (4th Floor)

Run time: 80 minutes