''A Perfect Future'' is a two-act play by David Hay, set in 2005. The play premiered

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at the

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in February 2011. The production was directed by

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nominee

Wilson Milam Wilson Milam is an American theatre director from Bellevue, Washington who works in the United States, UK and Ireland. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Director of a Play for Martin McDonagh's ''The Lieutenant of Inishmore'' as well as a ...

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The Lieutenant of Inishmore ''The Lieutenant of Inishmore'' is a black comedy by Martin McDonagh, in which the 'mad' leader of an Irish National Liberation Army splinter group discovers that his cat has been killed. It has been produced twice in the West End and on Broa ...

''). ''A Perfect Future'' opened on February 17, 2011 followed by previews beginning February 4. The show was produced by

winner

Andy Sandberg Andy Sandberg is an American director, writer, actor, and producer. A 2005 graduate of Yale College, his Off-Broadway directing credits include ''Straight, Application Pending'' (also author), ''Shida, Craving for Travel'' (also author)'', Operat ...

, Whitney Hoagland Edwards, and Neal-Rose Creations. The final performance was Sunday, March 6, 2011, after a run of 35 performances—13 previews and 22 regular performances. This darkly comedic, four-character play explores the question of whether two people can be married and truly love each other when their political ideologies differ.

The Original Off-Broadway Cast

In order of appearance: *

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as Natalie Schiff-Hudson *Daniel Orekes as Elliot Murphy *

Michael T. Weiss Michael Terry Weiss (born February 2, 1962) is an American actor known for his role as Jarod in the television series '' The Pretender''. Early life Michael Terry Weiss was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1962. His father was a steel ...

as John Hudson *Scott Drummond as Mark Colvin *Understudies: Conan McCarty (John/Elliot), Nicole Orth-Pallavicini (Natalie), Markus Potter (Mark)

Synopsis

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power couple John and Natalie are hosting a dinner for Elliot, a friend from their college days, along with Mark, a strait-laced young man. After drinking too many expensive bottles of wine, the group's past and their long-buried secrets resurface. Over the course of this raucous evening, their basic belief systems are upended, as the four come to terms with what happens when they try to reconcile idealism with reality. This high-society evening turns into a night of sexually charged mind games that could change their lives forever.

References

External links

Official Website

Internet Off-Broadway Database Listing
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