written and directed by ROBERT O’HARA
based on the Lotus Production and Medusa Film PERFECT STRANGERS by PAOLO GENOVESE

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Here’s the game… Phones Out.  Face Up.  Volume High. Every text, every email, and every call must be shared aloud. That’s what a group of long-time friends gather to play on the night of the eclipse. With the cocktails flowing among grownups who refuse to grow up, outrageous secrets and skeletons begin to emerge… SHIT. MEET. FAN. Are they ready for the ensuing chaos? Are you?

The mayhem unfolds in real time in this World Premiere uproarious new satire written and directed by Tony Award® nominee ROBERT O’HARA (SLAVE PLAY, MCC’S BLKS, BOOTYCANDY).

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Neil Patrick Harris will be out for performances on NOV 9. Jesse Pennington will be in for the role of RODGER.
Recommended for Ages 16+. This production contains simulated drug use including vaping, strong language, and sexual content.

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ROBERT O'HARA

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ROBERT O’HARA is the Tony-Nominated Director of Slave Play and is currently working on several Film, Television, and Broadway projects. He’s a two-time Obie Award Winner and two-time NAACP Award Winner whose work has been seen around the country.

Cast

GARRET DILLAHUNT

BRETT

Upcoming in television and film, Garret will recur on HYSTERIA (Peacock) and HIGH POTENTIAL (ABC) and star in the features THE HUNTSMAN and SARAH’S OIL. In film; THE DEAD DON’T HURT, RED RIGHT HAND, A MILLION MILES AWAY, GRAY MATTER, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, AMBULANCE, ARMY OF THE DEAD, SERGIO, WIDOWS, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, WHEELMAN, WINTER’S BONE, ANY DAY NOW, AMIGO, LOOPER, OLIVER SHERMAN, THE ROAD, THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. In television; SPRUNG (AMAZON/FREEVEE – starred in and executive produced), HIGHTOWN, GHOSTS OF BEIRUT, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MONSTERS OF GOD, THE GUEST BOOK, HAND OF GOD, THE MINDY PROJECT, RAISING HOPE, DEADWOOD, TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, THE BOOK OF DANIEL, ER, THE 4400, DAMAGES, BURN NOTICE, WHITE COLLAR, ALPHAS, MEMPHIS BEAT. In theater – Garret has performed extensively on and off Broadway and at such respected theater companies as Steppenwolf, ACT San Francisco, the Seattle Repertory Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Berkshire Theatre Festival.

GENEVIEVE HANNELIUS

SAM

Genevieve Hannelius (Sam) A Sarah Lawrence College graduate currently residing in New York City, Genevieve Hannelius has been acting since the age of eight-years-old. She was most recently seen starring in the Netflix original film Along For the Ride and the Netflix original series “American Vandal”. She is perhaps best known for starring on the three-time Emmy-nominated Disney Channel series, “Dog with a Blog”. Credits include the critically-acclaimed reboot of the landmark TV mini-series “Roots”, the independent thriller Day 13, and American High’s comedy feature Sid is Dead.

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS

RODGER

Neil Patrick Harris is a multi-hyphenate known for iconic performances on screens and stages of all sizes. A veteran of the theatre, Harris originated the role of Hedwig in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony, Drama League and Drama Desk Awards). His additional theatrical credits include Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Barrymore Theatre), Into the Woods (NY City Center), Assassins (Studio 54), Proof (Walter Kerr Theatre), Cabaret (Studio 54), Company (New York Philharmonic), All My Sons (Geffen Theater), The Paris Letter (Kirk Douglas Theater), Sweeney Todd (NY Phil, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra), Romeo and Juliet (Old Globe Theater), Rent (Los Angeles/2nd National Tour), Luck, Pluck, Virtue (Atlantic Theater Co.) and tick, tick…BOOM! (Menier Chocolate Factory).
Known for iconic roles such as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother and Count Olaf in the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Neil is a five-time Emmy Award-winner, with notable guest appearances on such shows as American Horror Story and Glee.
Utilizing his theatrical expertise behind the curtain, Harris made his musical directorial debut with the Hollywood Bowl’s staging of Jonathan Larson’s Rent. His additional directing credits include Nothing to Hide (Pershing Square Signature Center & Geffen Theater), The Expert at the Card Table (Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Broad Stage Theater) and most recently Tick, tick… Boom! at the Kennedy Center in DC.  Additionally, Harris produced In & Of Itself, an Off-Broadway magic show directed by Frank Oz at the Daryl Roth Theater in New York.
Ever expanding and redefining the scope of his work, Harris is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, husband, and father to two humans and four dogs.

JANE KRAKOWSKI

EVE

JANE KRAKOWSKI is an award-winning triple threat actress most commonly known for her role as Jenna Maroney on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning “30 Rock.” She was honored with four Emmy nominations for her work on the show, as well as a collective Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. She was most recently seen as Bobbie Flanagan in Apple’s musical series  “Schmicago,” the second season of “Schmigadoon!” Jane is the host of FOX’s reboot of the classic game show “Name That Tune.” Other iconic television performances include her Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of Elaine Vassal in the multi-Award-winning “Ally McBeal,” her Critics’ Choice-winning, Emmy-nominated Jacqueline White in Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Mrs. Dickinson in Apple’s hit series “Dickinson,” Miss Shields in FOX’s A Christmas Story LIVE film as well as guest stars on “Modern Family,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris,” “The Simpsons,” “American Dad,” “Drunk History,” “Younger” and even “Sesame Street.” Jane starred on Broadway in the Roundabout Theater Company’s production of She Loves Me (Outer Critics Circle Award, Astaire Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony nomination). She earned a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Carla in the Broadway musical Nine and a Tony nomination for Grand Hotel. Other Broadway credits include Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe, and Starlight Express. She won an Olivier Award while starring in Guys and Dolls in London’s West End and starred in the Encores! revival of Damn Yankees as well as Mrs. Potts in the Hollywood Bowl’s production of Beauty and the Beast. Krakowski released her solo debut album, “The Laziest Gal in Town,” a CD recording captured during her cabaret nightclub debut at the Park Avenue hotspot, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, and performed a one-woman cabaret act to a sold-out crowd at NYC’s legendary Town Hall Theater.

DEBRA MESSING

CLAIRE

Debra Messing is an Emmy Award-winning Actress, Producer, and Human Rights Activist.
She is best known for her Emmy & SAG Award-winning role as “Grace Adler” on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series “Will & Grace,” and starred in “The Mysteries of Laura,” and “SMASH,” both on NBC. Notable film credits include the award-winning “Searching,” “Along Came Polly,” “The Wedding Date” “Nothing Like The Holidays,” “The Women,” and “The Dark Divide.” Messing has been honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Women In Film’s Lucy Award, The Gracie Allen Award, American Comedy Award, among 50 more nominations.
Most recently, Messing filmed the Warner Brothers mob drama, “Alto Knights,” opposite Robert De Niro.
Messing returned to Broadway in the Spring of 2022 to star in Noah Haidle’s new play, “Birthday Candles.” She last starred on Broadway in John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award-nominated, “Outside Mullingar.” Off Broadway credits include Four Dogs and a Bone by John Patrick Shanley, Collected Stories by Donald Marguiles, and The Naked Truth by Paul Rudnick.
Messing has worked as Global Health Ambassador for PSI focusing on HIV/AIDS, and has traveled extensively in Africa in support of the organization. She has testified before the House Foreign Affairs sub-committee on Africa and Global Health and spoke at the International AIDS conference. She is now on the founding board of a new organization called The Body Agency Collective, a non-profit that drives healthcare accessibility for women, education, job creation, advocacy, and innovation around the world.
She has been honored by the HRC as one of the world’s greatest supporters of the LGBTQ+ community both on screen and off screen, and by The Trevor Project with The Trevor Life Award in recognition of her contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Messing is also a founding member of the nonpartisan civic engagement organization, i am a voter, and co-hosted the activism-focused podcast, “The Dissenters,” which spotlighted 22 individuals who have made an impact.
Messing grew up in Rhode Island, received her BA from Brandeis University and earned her Masters of Fine Arts from NYU’s The Tisch School of the Arts. She resides in New York City with her son.

MICHAEL OBERHOLTZER

FRANK

Michael Oberholtzer was nominated for a Tony Award ® for his performance in the recent Broadway revival of TAKE ME OUT. His other appearances on and off Broadway include HAND TO GOD (MCC), THE BABYLON LINE (Lincoln Center Theater), and THE TALLS (Second Stage). On television, he is best known for his recurring roles on the series SNEAKY PETE and GOOD GIRLS REVOLT. He has also been seen on THE AMERICANS, BLUE BLOODS, BULL, THE GOOD FIGHT, and LAW AND ORDER. His film credits include DELIVERY MAN, HAIR BRAINED, HITS, CAT SHOOT KILL, TROUBLE, STARING AT THE SUN, AARDVARK, and SOUTH MOUNTAIN.

TRAMELL TILLMAN

LOGAN

TRAMELL TILLMAN is a SAG and Independent Spirit award nominee for his role of MILCHICK on the Apple TV+ series SEVERANCE starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro. He can next be seen in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 starring Tom Cruise. His TV credits include Marti Noxon’s AMC series DIETLAND starring Julianna Margulies and Joy Nash, GODFATHER OF HARLEM starring Forest Whitaker and HUNTERS, the Amazon series starring Al Pacino and Logan Lerman. His film credits include the HBO Max film SWEETHEARTS starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga as well as BARRON’S COVE starring Garrett Hedlund, Brittany Snow and Hamish Linklater.

Tramell was on stage at the Goodman Theater opposite Sean Hayes in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR. He originated the role of ALVIN and continued to serve as creative consultant for the Broadway production. He made his Broadway debut in THE GREAT SOCIETY (Vivian Beaumont) starring Brian Cox. Before that, he was in CARMEN JONES (CSC) starring Anika Noni Rose. He has been a residing member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he helped launch the Tony nominated play, SWEAT, by Lynn Nottage. He continued performing his lead role at the Arena Stage in Washington DC. He currently resides in New York City.

Tramell Tillman is represented by Principal Entertainment, Jackoway Austen et al, and Jill Fritzo Public Relations.

CONSTANCE WU

HANNAH

Constance Wu received a BFA in Acting from SUNY Purchase and has appeared on stage as ‘Audrey’ in the long running off-Broadway hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Other theatre credits include 2:22 A GHOST STORY (Center Theatre Group), FUENTE OVEJUNA (Knightsbridge Theatre) and THE TEMPEST (Virginia Shakespeare Festival).

Constance will next be seen in THE FRIEND alongside Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and the indie EMBERS AND THE STARS. Recent film credits include Sony’s LYLE LYLE CROCODILE alongside Shawn Mendes and Javier Bardem; HUSTLERS; WB’s romantic comedy hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS, directed by Jon M. Chu (Golden Globe® and Critics Choics nominations). CRAZY RICH ASIANS also made Hollywood history as the first studio movie in over 25 years to star an Asian American woman.

Constance was last seen in Amazon’s THE TERMINAL LIST alongside Chris Pratt and also for Amazon, SOLOS, alongside Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, and Helen Mirren. Her breakout role was as ‘Jessica Huang’ in ABC’s comedy series “FRESH OFF THE BOAT.” The six-season run of the critically acclaimed series is loosely based on the life of chef Eddie Huang. For this role, Constance was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award in the category of Best Actress in a Comedy Series and was honored as part of the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2017.

Constance recently penned a memoir titled MAKING A SCENE. The book is an essay collection that recounts Constance’s experiences growing up in suburban Virginia, scraping by as a struggling actress, falling in love again and again, confronting her identity and influence, and navigating the pressures and pleasures of existing in today’s world.

MARK DANCEWICZ

UNDERSTUDY

Mark Dancewicz was recently seen in the newly released film, THE INSTIGATORS, starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck and as a Guest Star on ABC’s new hit show HIGH POTENTIAL with Kaitlin Olson.  Additional TV credits include BLUE BLOODS, FBI, HOMICIDE CITY and THE EQUALIZER.  Other Film Credits include WITNESSES and the upcoming Action Thriller, AFTERMATH, directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding.  Mark is thrilled to make his MCC debut and return to the stage, after the European Tour of THE WHO’S TOMMY and closing the 7-year run on Broadway in MAMMA MIA.  A graduate of Emerson College and a Boston native, Mark would like to thank this family, friends and agents at Take 3 Talent for their endless support.

LENNOX T. DUONG

UNDERSTUDY

Lennox T. Duong is a first-generation Vietnamese-American born and raised in Fresno, CA. She recently played Sean in the new musical HELLO KITTY MUST DIE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her past roles include Imogen in CYMBELINE, Masha in THREE SISTERS, Amina in DANCE NATION, and Mulan in MULAN AND THE BATTLE ON BLACK MOUNTAIN. Duong recently workshopped new plays with Williamstown Theater Festival, La Jolla Theater Company, SOHO Rep, the Song Collective, and NAATCO. She is immensely grateful for her family, friends, and her incredible team at Stewart Talent and Ellipsis Entertainment Group. Training: The Juilliard School.

DELANCE MINEFEE

UNDERSTUDY

DeLance Minefee Originally from Arkansas, DeLance now lives in Manhattan, NY, where he teaches & coaches acting while pursuing his career as an actor/comedian. A former dancer and martial artist with a Bari-Tenor voice, he delights in character work and has performed in Moscow, Berlin, & Ho Chi Minh City, and was awarded the 2016 S.A.L.T. for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Christians.” He is a proud member of SAG/Aftra, AEA, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. For more info visit: www.DeLance.net

JESSE PENNINGTON

UNDERSTUDY

Most recently Jesse Pennington played Karl Lindner in Robert O’Hara’s production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at the Public, and before that, he was seen as Astrov in Richard Nelson’s production of UNCLE VANYA at the Hunter Theater Project. Other Off-Broadway: BOOTYCANDY (Obie Award, Lucille Lortel nomination), FRANNY’S WAY, RODNEY’S WIFE (all at Playwrights Horizons); THE MOUNTAINS LOOK DIFFERENT (Mint); THE WINTER’S TALE (NYSF); A GENERAL FROM AMERICA (TFANA); THE FALSE SERVANT (CSC); A PLACE AT THE TABLE (MCC Theater). European Tour: THE APPLE FAMILY PLAYS (Berlin, Brighton, Vienna). Regional credits include Old Globe, Guthrie, Huntington, A.C.T., Alley, Geffen Playhouse, Williamstown, New York Stage and Film, Actors Theater of Louisville, and People’s Light. Film: “When Zachary Beaver Came to Town,” “American Gun.” TV: “Uncle Vanya” Training: NYU Graduate School of Acting.

OLIVIA REIS

UNDERSTUDY

Olivia Reis is currently seen on the Hulu mystery/comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Olivia has quickly made her mark on stage in New York and was recently honored with the Matador Award for Promise in Classical Theater following her performance as “Young Martius” in CORIOLANUS at the Red Bull Theater. Olivia has performed at the American Shakespeare Center in “Fair Em the Miller’s Daughter” and “Cymbeline,” as well as at RADA’s Shakespeare in Action as “Margaret” in “Much Ado About Nothing.” She was an NYC finalist in the English-Speaking Union’s National Shakespeare competition. She was honored with Best Performance at Donmar Warehouse and St. Ann’s Warehouse’s NYC One Take Shakespeare Competition. With training at The Linklater Center for Voice and Language, RADA, The Red Bull Theater Master Classes, and more, Olivia is poised to have a phenomenal career ahead of her. After four years of honing her craft, she recently graduated from Northwestern University.

JESSICA RUSH

UNDERSTUDY

Broadway: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Rhonda Graam), DEAR HAVEN HANSEN (Cynthia/Heidi standby), GYPSY (Louise standby), SUMMER (Joyce Bogart), JERSEY BOYS (Lorraine), GUYS & DOLLS. Tour/Regional: CINDERELLA opposite Eartha Kitt, MAMMA MIA! (Sophie), Louise in GYPSY (Joseph Jefferson Award). TV: “Billions,” “White Collar,” “For Real,” “Then We Got Help” Co-host of the top-rated podcast “Mamas Talkin’ Loud” (available everywhere). @jessisarush

scenic designer CLINT RAMOS
costume designer SARAFINA BUSH
hair designer COOKIE JORDAN
lighting designer ALEX JAINCHILL
sound designer PALMER HEFFERAN
prop supervisor JOSHUA LARRINAGA-YOCOM
intimacy coordinator ANN JAMES
DEI consultant NICOLE JOHNSON / HARRIET TUBMAN EFFECT
production stage manager IMANI CHAMPION
casting THE TELSEY OFFICE

SHIT. MEET. FAN. is produced in association with Eva Price, Simon Horsman, and Gianni Nunnari.

SHIT. MEET. FAN. is supported in part by the R&S Shulman Fund, which supports artistic development and production of new plays, as well as development and engagement activities, with a focus on work by African American playwrights.

This production is supported in part by Jayne Baron Sherman.

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