Playwrights Horizons and The Parsnip Ship in association with Business Lunch Productions collaborated to create The Detour Series, a theatrical experiment merging audio theater with local journeys that guide listeners through the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Written by two New York City playwrights - Christin Eve Cato and Opalanietet - this project further expands both theater organizations’ audio programming in an active and unique format. Both journeys are activated and begin in front of the Playwright’s Horizons building. Through directional cues in the audio plays, participants are guided to specific points to complete the audio journey.
The Mayor of Hell's Kitchen Presents: A Time Traveling Journey Through NYC's Wild West
BY CHRISTIN EVE CATO
DIRECTED BY
KATHLEEN CAPDESUÑER
SOUND DESIGN BY
GERMAN MARTINEZ
In the 8th Dimension, time-traveling has widely become the biggest trend in tourism because of its unique ability to preserve truth and convey accurate history. We are proud to announce that after much advocating, the Mayor of Hell's Kitchen has finally agreed to bring her time-travel technology to our earthly dimension! Come join her on this exciting journey through the history of Hell's Kitchen that takes the traveler to historical landmarks and destinations, uncovering the stories that inhabit those places. If you're lucky, you might even meet some historical figures along the way! Please be advised that this is all brand-new science, and you will be participating in a trial run. Wear comfortable shoes. Expect the unexpected.
West Side Quest
BY RYAN VICTOR PIERCE / OPALANIETET
DIRECTED BY
KATHLEEN CAPDESUÑER
SOUND DESIGN BY
GERMAN MARTINEZ
Wondering why it has been so difficult finding the food and supplies you need at your local store? Join Willy, your new rat friend, on a mystery-solving adventure to discover what has been happening to all the dwindling resources in Hell's Kitchen, thus turning NYC into a dystopian place even too challenging for our brother and sister rats. Steeped in the tribulations of 2021 that still linger today, West Side Quest is a comedic, satirical journey that asks the questions: what we value, why we value it, and if what we seek is our untimely poison.
PLAYWRIGHT HORIZONS
Playwrights Horizons is a writer's theater dedicated to the development of contemporary American playwrights, and to the production of innovative new work. In a city rich with cultural offerings, Playwrights Horizons' 52-year-old mission is unique, with a steadfast commitment to centering and advancing the voice of the playwright. It’s a mission that is always timely, and one that’s necessary in the ongoing evolution of theater in this country.
BUSINESS LUNCH PRODUCTIONS
Business Lunch Productions (BLP) is a Brooklyn based digital media marketing agency. They specialize in organizational branding, narrative/documentary films, live events, and more. BLP brings a team of relentless, award-winning creatives to the table for giants of industry including Snapchat, MLB, Scholastic, ESPN and many more. As consultants they have helped numerous non-profit and for-profit clients launch and re-imagine the way they do business. From ideation to execution, BLP approaches every project with a profound focus on delivering boundary-pushing work and creating meaningful relationships.