Synopses & Reviews
When star sex blogger and memoirist Ethan, 24, tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure 40ish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction turns to sex, and they inch closer to getting what they want, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the near impossibility of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. had its world premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company; it will have its New York premiere at Second Stage Theatre in June 2014, directed by David Schwimmer.
Review
“Sexy, smart, intimate, unpretentious.”
-Variety “Arresting, involving and shrewdly self-aware.” —Chicago Tribune
Synopsis
Laura Eason's play Sex with Strangers is "sexy, smart, intimate" (Variety). When star sex blogger and memoirist Ethan, 24, tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure 40ish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction turns to sex, and they inch closer to getting what they want, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the near impossibility of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away.
Synopsis
How far will you go to get what you want? Will you be the same person if you finally do?
About the Author
Laura Eason is the author of more than twenty full-length plays, both original work and adaptations, and a musical book writer. She is currently a staff writer on the acclaimed Netflix series House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. Originally from Chicago, she lives in Brooklyn, NY.