CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — PURE Theatre announced Wednesday that “The Roommate,” a comedy play, is set to premiere at Cannon Street Art Center in early April.
Directed by Jen Silverman, the play follows Sharon, a character in her mid-50s who is recently divorced and looking for a roommate to share an Iowa home, and Robyn, also in her mid-50s, needing a place to start over. It is a dark comedy that examines what it takes to re-route life when things don’t go as planned.
“‘The Roommate’ is funny, charming, and daring,” Nakeisha Daniel said. “It sneaks up on you like an unexpected treat. It’s a play that’s sure to surprise the audience in more ways than one.”
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Silverman is a playwright and novelist.
Their plays include Spain, Highway Patrol, Collective Rage, A Play in 5 Betties, the Moors and Witch.
Silverman’s plays have been produced off-Broadway, across the United States and internationally.
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Tickets for “The Roommate” will be $47 to $53.
Two pay-what-you-will performances will be held on April 4 and 10.
There will also be $10 student tickets for every show.
Tickets are available here.