Friend Art • Presented by The Nerve
The Nerve, Dayton's risk-taking theatre, presents Friend Art by Sofia Alvarez (writer of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"). May 19-29, 2022 @ the PNC Arts Annex.
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Friend Art • Presented by The Nerve
THE STORY
Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they were kids. Nate used to be famous once. He just broke up with Lil, who does performance art, and she used to work with Molly, who wanted to be an actress a long time ago. These relationships come to a head when Kevin decides he no longer wants the regular life he convinced Molly to live with him. Friend Art asks how late is too late to give up on your dreams, when are you really a grown-up, and what the hell are you supposed to say when walking out of a friend’s truly terrible performance?
** RATED R for language, drug use, adult content
THE AUTHOR
Sofia Alvarez (writer of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before")
THE WHERE
PNC Arts Annex
THE WHEN
Wednesday- May 18th @ 7pm *Pay What You Want* Preview Performance
Thursday - May 19th @ 7pm
Friday - May 20th @ 8pm
Saturday - May 21st @ 2pm and 8pm
Sunday - May 22nd @ 2pm
Thursday - May 26th @ 7pm
Friday - May 27th @ 8pm
Saturday - May 28th @ 2pm and 8pm
Sunday - May 29th @ 2pm
TICKETS & INFO
nerve.link/friend-art-dyt
FOLLOW ALONG AS WE BUILD THE SOUNDTRACK ON SPOTIFY
THE CAST
A.J. Breslin (Kevin)
Lauren Everett (Molly)
Christopher Hahn (Nate)
Shalemar Davis (Lil)
THE CREW
Directed by: Jenna Valyn and Kaleigh-Brooke Scheiding
Stage Manager: T.J. Scott
Assistant Stage Manager: Marley Masterson
Lighting Designer: Ara Beal
Lil’s Original Song By: Skyler McNeeley
Sound Designer: Chris Hahn
Music Supervisor: Jenna Valyn
Set Designer: Jenna Valyn
Properties: Jenna Valyn
Costume Designers: Jenna Valyn and Kaleigh-Brooke Scheiding
Show Shadows: Lily Meyers and Benjamin Jones
Social Media Intern: Liz Lindon
THE SPONSORS
Dayton Live: This production is supported by Dayton Live through its Community Spotlight Program. Go to daytonlive.org for information on this program.
#BeBold Sponsors: Chris Schairbaum and Amy Askins & Mike and Trudy Scheiding
CREDITS
Photos by Knack Video + Photo
Trailer by Knack Video + Photo
knackvideophoto.com
ABOUT US
The Nerve is an ensemble driven theatre company working to build a safe and encouraging artistic community in Dayton where local artists can discover their voice and explore their craft. We believe that theatre should be for everyone, which is why we are always intentional about making our performances accessible and affordable for all audiences. We tell universally relatable stories that stick with you long after you leave the theatre. Our risk-taking, immersive approach exposes the human experience in its most intimate form: how we can hurt each other, and how we can make each other whole. Striking a nerve—it’s what we do.
Links & Tags
PNC Arts Annex
The Nerve Theatre.
