Kairos

by Lisa Sanaye Dring

Kairos is the story of two people falling in love during a tectonic shift in society. Their nascent relationship is tested by the advent of Prometheus, a procedure that grants immortality to a select few. What happens to commitment, meaning and care when linear time breaks open?

Originally developed as part of The Geffen Writers' Room.

Kairos is the story of two people falling in love during a tectonic shift in society. Their nascent relationship is tested by the advent of Prometheus, a procedure that grants immortality to a select few. What happens to commitment, meaning and care when linear time breaks open?

Originally developed as part of The Geffen Writers' Room.

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  • Karissa Murrell Myers: Kairos

    But like, what if you could have eternal life and beauty? This play tackles this difficult question with humanity, complex nuance, and authenticity in such a way that will break your heart and leave you wanting more more more. A gorgeous two-hander, I'm aching to see it staged.

    But like, what if you could have eternal life and beauty? This play tackles this difficult question with humanity, complex nuance, and authenticity in such a way that will break your heart and leave you wanting more more more. A gorgeous two-hander, I'm aching to see it staged.

  • Brynn Hambley: Kairos

    Absolutely adored this play. The realistic dialogue, the small inspection of what is an extremely large question-- would immortality actually be worth it? I fell in love with Gina and David, and was ultimately very satisfied with how things were left at the end of the play. A very character driven piece that would present an electrifying challenge to two talented actors.

    Absolutely adored this play. The realistic dialogue, the small inspection of what is an extremely large question-- would immortality actually be worth it? I fell in love with Gina and David, and was ultimately very satisfied with how things were left at the end of the play. A very character driven piece that would present an electrifying challenge to two talented actors.

  • Aly Kantor: Kairos

    I just streamed the gorgeous world premiere production of this play at Know Theatre, and this play is even more electric on stage than it is on the page. A tight, thought-provoking two-hander, 'Kairos' offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one couple as they live, love, and grieve during the invention of "a cure for death." It's a consistently funny, character driven piece that gets to the heart of so many human fears, presenting a fascinating "what if" that will have audiences talking, dreaming, and debating long after 'end of play.'

    I just streamed the gorgeous world premiere production of this play at Know Theatre, and this play is even more electric on stage than it is on the page. A tight, thought-provoking two-hander, 'Kairos' offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one couple as they live, love, and grieve during the invention of "a cure for death." It's a consistently funny, character driven piece that gets to the heart of so many human fears, presenting a fascinating "what if" that will have audiences talking, dreaming, and debating long after 'end of play.'

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Lucille Lortel Theatre -- development support, Year 2023
  • Type Workshop, Organization Geffen Playhouse, Year 2022

Production History