Synopsis
Shari's thrilled to have her new girlfriend, Deanna, as her guest to her cousin's wedding... that is, until Deanna throws an unexpected punch during the reception.

Reviews and Recommendations
“… a compelling look at the ‘old guard’ of the LGBT community’s pitfalls in adopting the language and perspective of its younger members.” — DC Metro Theater Arts

“I was lucky enough to see a reading of this incredibly funny (and sincere!) play and enjoyed it tremendously. Bavoso skillfully explores homophobia (and biphobia within the queer community) with the cadence of a screwball comedy. Even when I thought I knew where the scene was headed next, Bavoso proved me wrong, catching my assumptions off-guard in the best ways! And, hey, two GREAT roles for women here!” — Brittany Alyse Willis

“Funny, pithy, and poignant. Excellent exploration of the many levels of damage homophobia can do. And it does not go where you think it will.” — Patrick Flynn

Cast Breakdown
2W

Running Time
10 minutes

Production History
• DC Queer Theatre Festival, Washington, DC, December 2018
• Shorts Gone Wild 6, City Theatre/Island City Stage, Wilton Manors, FL, August 2018
• Queer Shorts: Unity, StageQ, Madison, WI, June 2018

Development History
• 7th Annual New Works Festival (Reading), Fantastic.Z Theatre, Seattle, WA, February 2019
• Hothouse: The Punch! (Reading), Theater Alliance, Washington, DC, June 2017

Read the script on the New Play Exchange.

Photo credit: Casey Sacco and Christina Groom in the City Theatre/Island City Stage production; courtesy of George Wentzler