Longing

LONGING, the explosive new work from breakout playwright Lize Lewy, makes its world premiere August 16th-18th at the Gaslight Theater. Featuring visionary direction by Kay Ailee Bush and intricate designs by Zachary Grimm, this bold and captivatingly contemporary play pushes the boundaries of St. Louis Theatre in unprecedented ways.

Welcome to the world of PLATFORMS, a Virtual Reality Chat Roulette App popularly used in the not-so-distant future of 2064. MASON, a brooding introvert (played by Andre Navid Eslamian), wanders aimlessly in pursuit of genuine connection. He encounters LOLA (played by Leta DeBardeleben), an enchanting siren of the internet seeking reprieve from reality. Together, they navigate the challenges of connection in the digital age, exploring the hardships and misunderstandings inherent in their interactions, skillfully guided by intimacy direction from Summer Baer.

With a team of six brilliant, early-career theatre artists, this collective has crafted an impressive technological wonderland for the stage. With its unapologetically bold script, fresh innovative direction, and profoundly vulnerable performances, this production is certain to leave St. Louis audiences longing for more. This production is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Regional Arts Commission.

For more information, http://Lxnging.com