Catacombs

A working class queer, a stranger, and 1000 years worth of past lives walk into a bar–

or: ARI is the not official (meaning not paid for it) manager of a queer bar, her boss is on a yacht in Mykonos, all her coworkers are either sick or on the side of the highway, and she’s going to have to open by herself unless she can get a last minute temp for the night. Luckily, in strolls BEAU–hot, charming, and able to...

A working class queer, a stranger, and 1000 years worth of past lives walk into a bar–

or: ARI is the not official (meaning not paid for it) manager of a queer bar, her boss is on a yacht in Mykonos, all her coworkers are either sick or on the side of the highway, and she’s going to have to open by herself unless she can get a last minute temp for the night. Luckily, in strolls BEAU–hot, charming, and able to load a dishwasher. As the meet-cute goes pitch perfect, it seems Ari’s ass is saved, and maybe she could even have a fun hook-up when her shift is over for the night–until Beau reveals that they’re not the last minute temp hire from the service industry app they ordered. They’re actually Ari’s reincarnated soulmate who they’ve spent dozens of lifetimes with over the past 1000 years. Whoops.

a two-hander about giving and taking power, hunger, screams, survival, and holding your lover’s throat in the palm of your hand.

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Catacombs

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  • Hallie Palladino: Catacombs

    I saw the Chicago premiere of Catacombs and LOVED it. Katherine is one of the most exciting playwrights working in Chicago right now. And yes, I'm a sucker for time travel romance. This one really delivered. It was exciting, moving, and the site specific setting in an actual underground queer bar was genius. I left feeling uplifted, entertained, and charmed.

    I saw the Chicago premiere of Catacombs and LOVED it. Katherine is one of the most exciting playwrights working in Chicago right now. And yes, I'm a sucker for time travel romance. This one really delivered. It was exciting, moving, and the site specific setting in an actual underground queer bar was genius. I left feeling uplifted, entertained, and charmed.

  • Shaun Leisher: Catacombs

    A beautiful play about love that transcends times. I can't wait to see what a lighting and sound designer can do with the various settings. Love that this play can be done with really any budget. I was so moved by this play. This is play about knowing oneself. Beau is so confident and sure of who they are. Ari wants that so badly. I think this would be a great piece to work on for a intimacy director in training. So much is said by how these characters touch each other.

    A beautiful play about love that transcends times. I can't wait to see what a lighting and sound designer can do with the various settings. Love that this play can be done with really any budget. I was so moved by this play. This is play about knowing oneself. Beau is so confident and sure of who they are. Ari wants that so badly. I think this would be a great piece to work on for a intimacy director in training. So much is said by how these characters touch each other.

Character Information

ARI: thirties something queer bartender just trying to make it to opening. she/her (for now).
BEAU: thirties something queer dishwasher just trying to hold onto hope. they/she (for now.)
  • ARI
    thirties something queer bartender just trying to make it to opening.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • Beau
    thirties something queer dishwasher just trying to hold onto hope.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Non-binary