An EMMY Award winning journalist stumbles on a plot that towers all others. Based on a true story, playwright Kathrine Bates crafts this stunning account of lust, lies, and fantasies into a World Premiere production at Ruskin Group Theatre. Sex and obsession, indulged through an erotic relationship on the Internet leads to explosive consequences, becoming a cautionary tale for the times we live in.
“Chills went up my arm when I first heard this “ripped from the headlines” story. Barbara Schroeder approached me about turning her documentary, into what could be a smashing theatre piece. It was edgy, contemporary, and ...Read More
An EMMY Award winning journalist stumbles on a plot that towers all others. Based on a true story, playwright Kathrine Bates crafts this stunning account of lust, lies, and fantasies into a World Premiere production at Ruskin Group Theatre. Sex and obsession, indulged through an erotic relationship on the Internet leads to explosive consequences, becoming a cautionary tale for the times we live in.
“Chills went up my arm when I first heard this “ripped from the headlines” story. Barbara Schroeder approached me about turning her documentary, into what could be a smashing theatre piece. It was edgy, contemporary, and I became immediate passionate about creating the play.” – Kathrine Bates; Playwright
“At its essence, this is a story about blurring the line between reality and illusion. It’s the dark side of human interaction: a cautionary look into an increasingly disconnected world.” - Beverly Olevin; Director
TALHOTBLOND opens March 7th and runs at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays through April 26, 2014. Ruskin Group Theatre is located at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors, and guild members) and can be purchased in advance by calling (310) 397-3244. For more information please visit www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. Free parking is available at the theater.
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