Erastes
A student goes missing in a patch of woods by The Lake, a known cruising spot littered with the remnants of sexual encounters, ancient rituals, and mythical beasts. As a Detective searches for answers, several young men struggle to find mentorship in teachers, therapists, friends, and Greek gods.
Production History
Erastes was presented at the Fresh Fruit Festival in May 2023. The production was directed by Rachel Horwitz, and written and produced by Andres Osorio.
Development History
Erastes received its first developmental reading as part of Breaking & Entering Theatre Co.’s Virtual Rooftop Readings series in May 2021.
It went on to have staged readings at Loading Dock Theatre in May 2022, and at The Tank in June 2022.
Production
Stage Managed by Emily Bubeck
Assistant Stage Managed by Nat Stornelli
Costume Design by Willa Piro
Production Design by Nora Marlow Smith
Sound Design by Joe DiBernardo
Lighting Design by Paraic McLean
Cast
ganymede / swimboy…..….... E.B. Hinnant
jason / gabe / friend……….… Vince Ryne
leucocomas / lucas………...... Christian Negron
detective / hera / dj her.a……. Ellena Eshraghi
erastes / officer / teacher / grindrguy / zeus / therapist / bald eagle………… Mikey Fiocco
Awards & Recognition
Finalist - Faultline Theatre’s Irons in the Fire series in 2021.
Finalist - Ars Nova’s PlayGroup 2022.
Semifinalist - The Playwrights Realm’s Writing Fellowship 2021-2022.