Chemistry
Chemistry by Jacob Marx Rice
The Little Theatre Company (LTC) directed by Kaarin Fairfax and Ryan A. Murphy are excited to present the Victorian Premiere of Chemistry by Jacob Marx Rice. Chemistry is one in a series of three plays that the writer has dubbed his suicide comedies.
Director Ryan A. Murphy has described the play as “A well balanced, relevant and timely piece that explores heavy ideas and themes, that will still make you laugh.”
‘Real, poignant, and funny’ – Chelsea Now
Chemistry will be the first play to be produced by LTC at Alex Theatre St Kilda in August of this year as part of their appointment as the resident theatre company of the Alex Theatre St Kilda.
Steph is a 20 something, working in a bar, trying to get a handle on life. She struggles with chronic depression. Jamie works for government and is a high achiever, he just overachieved himself off the deep end. When they meet in their psychiatrist’s office, sparks fly, and they stumble unexpectedly into a beautiful relationship. But how do you trust someone else when you are already in a battle with your own brain?
Since its premiere Chemistry has garnered numerous awards including the Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award from The Kennedy Centre, the Excellence in Playwrighting Award at New York City Fringe and the Producers Pick Award from Hollywood Fringe Festival.
“Brilliant! A dark and twisted ride down the beautifully winding road that is love.”
Discover Hollywood Magazine
“Sharply written banter and well-delivered one-liners allow us to access the tragedy unfolding before us.”
Chelsea Now
“I try to write comedies but everyone always ends up crying” - Jacob Marx Rice
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Great performance. So many important issues about mental illness came out of this performance, well done to bring them to the surface!
It was truly gripping. I enjoyed it immensely as some really strong themes were brought to light in an excellent performance.
I agree with the reviews, a well written piece, very capably acted. Anything that brings thought to one of the big taboos in our ever increasingly judgmental and superficial interactions must be applauded. While I might have preferred more everyday grit in the characters and be prepared to debate some of the apparent conclusion, I suppose that is the purpose of the piece. Well worth a night out, but see it with someone with whom you can unpack it gently with afterwards over a shandy...
Amazingly there are moments of comedy found in this challenging, but important story. Well performed in an intimate setting, this is important theatre.
It was enthralling and very real, hard to disassociate from the characters after the play ended. Karin Fairfax was present and spoke to those gathered in the foyer waiting to be the audience. It is a serious project meant to make a difference and it will. I expect really excellent reviews, the performances are riveting.
Well written and highly impressed by the quality of acting. I really can’t recommend it enough.
Brilliant acting, intense & deep.
Excellent acting.
Great show, good acting