Chain Theatre Presents a World Premiere Play

What Passes For Comedy

By G.D. Kimble

Directed by Rick Hamilton

Set in the golden age of live television, a late night talk show host reads the wrong cue card landing a punch-line that rocks the nation. The three young writers behind the prank are now in the fight for their professional lives as celebrity guests drop, the head of the network is out for blood, and an all-night work session reveals hard truths. They each find out where the laughter stops and bigotry begins.

October 28 - November 19

Cast:

The production stars Stan Buturla (Classic Stage Company, The Crucible, Look Back in Anger) as Bob, Jordan Elman (National Tour: PAW Patrol Live, the Great Pirate Adventure (Nickelodeon and Vstar Entertainment) as Zep, Michael Filisky (Rabbit Hole, Vanishing Knowledge) as Jack, Rory Lance (Death In Venice In First Person, The Fred Allen Show) as Jerry, Andrew O'Shanick (The Office, Pitch Perfect) as Will, Alain Pierre (The Exes, Twelfth Night) as Tory, and Ryan Brooke Taylor (Broadway:The Lion King Off-Broadway: The Alchemist) as Bunny.

The production, produced by Christina Perry (macbitches, Garbageman), features scenic design by E.A. Frank (she/they), costume design by Debbi Hoboson, and lighting design by Michael Abrams (I of the Storm). Greg Russ is the sound designer, with original music by Robert Pound and Allie Goldhammer (macbitches) is the stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR, production assistants are Grace Loeb and Anna FitzGerald-Larrison.

The play runs approximately 120 minutes.

There will be one 10 minute intermission.

All Audience Members must wear masks while at the theatre. No late seating, please arrive on time.

Please check your order carefully. All sales are final. No refunds will be issued unless the program is cancelled. No exchanges.

Mainstage 3rd Floor

3RD FLOOR

312 W 36 St, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018