Sex with Strangers
by Laura Eason

Name: Sex with Strangers
Brand: Laura Eason
SKU: 9780822232544
Rating: 3.84 (2 reviews)

Off-Broadway

Sex with Strangers Book Cover — Sex with Strangers Cover

Highlights

Female

Male

120 minsPresent DayUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting that while it explores interesting themes, it can feel somewhat dated and relies heavily on the chemistry of the actors. Some appreciate its emotional depth and relevance to modern relationships, while others find it less clever than anticipated. Overall, reactions range from enjoyment to indifference, with a few highlights in character dynamics and pacing.

Compelling character dynamicsModern exploration of relationshipsEmotional depth and intimacyCan feel dated in presentationRelies on actor chemistry

Synopsis

How far will you go to get what you want?

Will you be the same person if you do?

When 20-something star sex blogger and memoirist Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure 40-ish 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 trouble of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away.

Press Reviews

"A thoughtful comedy about privacy and publicity. Eason offers resonant observations about how technology both eases and complicates relationships."
— The New Yorker

"Just like a page-turner, this smart comedy pulls you in and keeps you wondering what’s coming next… well-crafted, with sly wit and pitch perfect dialogue."
— New York Daily News

"Sexually and intellectually provocative… a hell of a lot of fun!"
— The Hollywood Reporter

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
OLIVIA 39, then 41. Smart, sexy, outwardly strong but covering some fragility. American but spent many years living abroad.	male	—	39, then 41. Smart, sexy, outwardly strong but covering some fragility. American but spent many years living abroad.
ETHAN 28, then 30. Very charismatic, sexy, a fast talker, used to being the center of attention. From Chicago but has little to no specific accent.	—	30	28, then 30. Very charismatic, sexy, a fast talker, used to being the center of attention. From Chicago but has little to no specific accent.