Handjob
Handjob now extended through October 28th!
When a gay writer hires a man to work as a “shirtless cleaner,” homophobia, racism and issues of consent bubble to the surface. Erik Patterson’s (One of the Nice Ones) dark comedy explores the deepest sensitivities in our culture — with unexpected and hilarious consequences.
Recommended for mature audiences (graphic adult content including male nudity)
EXTRAORDINARY… ELECTRIFYING… scintillatingly intellectual and passionate. The stakes are high and words flow powerful and gripping… Don’t miss it.” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
“A STUNNING WORLD PREMIERE… Patterson’s very witty and smart script of clever puns and sharp observations gets even more witty and even smarter after a big reveal… comic gold” — Gil Kaan, Broadway World
“INGENIOUS… imaginative and funny and outrageous and startling.” — Dan Berkowitz, Los Angeles Post
“BRILLIANT… tight and eloquent… the performances are letter perfect… [an] amazing script.” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP TEN… SMART AND VERY FUNNY… expertly acted and directed and genuinely thought-provoking in the best way.” — Terry Morgan, Stage Raw
“INGENIOUSLY STRUCTURED AND REMARKABLY TOPICAL… unfolds new layers every 20 minutes or so… plenty of rich, ironic comedy… [a] theatrical adventure” — Don Shirley, LA Observed
THOUGHT-PROVOKING… ENTERTAINING… grapples with the very nature of theater and how it could or should reflect life… terrific acting, directing and production elements.”
— Daryl H. Miller, Los Angeles Times
written by
Erik Patterson
directed by
Chris Fields
featuring
Steven Culp, Tamarra Graham, Stephen Guarino, Ryan Nealy, Michael Rishawn
Scenic Design: Amanda Knehans
Lighting Design: Jared A. Sayeg
Sound Design: Jeff Gardner
Costume Design: Ann Closs-Farley
Intimacy Coach: Benjamon Toubia
Graphic Design: Christopher Komuro
Casting Director: Meg Fister
Production Stage Manager: Rebecca Schoenberg
Associate Producer: Ariel Labasan
Producers: Chris Fields and Rachael Zambias
Watch the Video Trailer for Handjob (videographer: Shea Vanderpoort)