Joseph Bardin’s First Date, directed by Burak Tatar staged in the black box setting of The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens, NY manages to take a simple premise— in the near future two strangers meet for the first time ~~ at a stadium to watch sleep competition. What could go wrong?
Bardin’s writing captures the awkwardness of the characters at a time everything is measured intertwined with deep loneliness.
The actors chart the relationship’s rapid, uncertain course, with transitioning seamlessly from laughter to despair and to find connection.
It is a comedic look at dating that allows audience to unserstand that its not so far fetched– the importance of sleep and the dating in the distant future, can get weirder, so does sleeping.
Another brilliant direction from Burak Tatar who is deep understanding of art of comedy enhances the plays message with a unique set up– a New York Based Award Winning Stage and Film Director, indie scene’s rising Artist who is always busy working on film and theater projects.
The Secret Theatre
Corner of, 10-10 44th Ave, 10th St, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101
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