A.C.T. to present the world premiere of Christopher Chen's virtual play COMMUNION

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American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T) will present the world premiere production of Christopher Chen’s virtual play, Communion, from 28 May-27 June.

The thrilling interactive theatrical event will be performed live to a limited number of attendees per performance and will feature Stacy Ross in her return to the company.

Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Chen is a master of psychological intrigue and his plays invite audiences to experience a world of unknown. A.C.T. invites you to connect through Zoom with celebrated actor, Stacy Ross, looking to commune with a private audience. This live, world-premiere experience has been written specially for A.C.T: part docudrama, part mystery, part confessional, and totally theatrical. By performance’s end you may still be unsure who Stacy Ross really is—but through the process of communing, she’ll most definitely know more about you.

The piece is directed by A.C.T’s Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon, with production design by Hana S. Kim, creative consultancy by Steve Cuiffo and dramaturgy by Joy Meads.

MacKinnon said: “A.C.T. is thrilled to commission San Francisco playwright Chris Chen and fast track this live virtual event, starring Stacy Ross, into people’s homes. We’re hopefully coming through COVID times a little vulnerable and shy, but also eager to engage with each other. Here’s a platform—theatrical, twisty, and open-hearted. Let’s commune!”

Tickets are now on sale here.