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September 29 — November 11, 2018

In the Ellyn Bye Studio
Previews Sep. 29–Oct. 4 | Opening night Oct. 5
By Adam Bock
Directed by Rose Riordan
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“★★★★★ Exquisite in detail.” —Time Out New York

A wickedly funny play about the meaning of life. Nate Martin is hopelessly single. When his most recent breakup casts him into a funk, he turns to the only source of wisdom he trusts: the stars. Poring over astrological charts, he obsessively questions his past and his place in the cosmos. The answer he gets is shockingly obvious — and totally unpredictable.

Commissioned by Portland Center Stage at The Armory | West Coast Premiere!

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Playbill:
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Run Time: 
Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.  

Note: 
Recommended for ages 15 and up. Contains adult situations and language. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production at The Armory.

Resource Guide:
Please look for the resource guide here closer to this show's opening date.

Performance Times

Evenings: Tuesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.*
Matinees: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., Thursdays at noon*

*Schedule may vary for some shows. Please check our season calendar to confirm.

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