blowhole.

[100 Minutes, farce, 4M, 5F] A nautical, radical, turn-of-the-century adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata set in a struggling whaling village during the doldrums period of the American suffrage movement. A silly and scintillating sex farce for a dynamic ensemble of nine actors, including strong roles for women and seniors.

[100 Minutes, farce, 4M, 5F] A nautical, radical, turn-of-the-century adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata set in a struggling whaling village during the doldrums period of the American suffrage movement. A silly and scintillating sex farce for a dynamic ensemble of nine actors, including strong roles for women and seniors.

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  • Michael C. O'Day: blowhole.

    Ah, Lysistrata, still bawdy and relevant after 2500 years - and since human nature hasn't changed much, infinitely adaptable. Aly Kantor's decision to set her adaptation in a whaling town at the dawn of the 20th century is inspired (even if you're not up on your Port Jefferson history). It underscores the theme of the difficulties of progress, as new understandings struggle to supplant dying traditions - and lets her employ some gorgeous, gobsmacking language. Hysterical in all the best ways!

    Ah, Lysistrata, still bawdy and relevant after 2500 years - and since human nature hasn't changed much, infinitely adaptable. Aly Kantor's decision to set her adaptation in a whaling town at the dawn of the 20th century is inspired (even if you're not up on your Port Jefferson history). It underscores the theme of the difficulties of progress, as new understandings struggle to supplant dying traditions - and lets her employ some gorgeous, gobsmacking language. Hysterical in all the best ways!

  • Kieran Khanna: blowhole.

    WOW! I never knew that a play would literally blow me out of the water! I will admit I have never read Lysistrata, but with this play, I felt like it was a great introduction to it! I loved the characters, the story, and uses and tellings of abstinence. What I loved most of all, was Elizabeth striving to save the whales, and standing up for what she believed in! I'm now craving donuts! Bravo Aly!

    WOW! I never knew that a play would literally blow me out of the water! I will admit I have never read Lysistrata, but with this play, I felt like it was a great introduction to it! I loved the characters, the story, and uses and tellings of abstinence. What I loved most of all, was Elizabeth striving to save the whales, and standing up for what she believed in! I'm now craving donuts! Bravo Aly!

  • H. Avery: blowhole.

    "Standing up for your beliefs is dreadful, tediously lonely business." is one of the greatest lines I've ever read in a play. Hilarious and moving, blowhole is an incredibly relevant piece in 2024. With so many excellent roles for actors of varying ages, this ensemble driven show is sure to please audiences- Highly Recommend!

    "Standing up for your beliefs is dreadful, tediously lonely business." is one of the greatest lines I've ever read in a play. Hilarious and moving, blowhole is an incredibly relevant piece in 2024. With so many excellent roles for actors of varying ages, this ensemble driven show is sure to please audiences- Highly Recommend!

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Character Information

  • ELIZABETH
    THE AGITATOR | the principled proprietor of the Ardenview Inn
  • MARINA
    THE MAIDEN | a besotted young mother struggling with invisibility
  • CAROLINE
    THE MOTHER | a sheltered soul with a repressed knack for frying donuts
  • LILLY
    THE MATRON | a stubborn, sardonic, worldly woman nursing a betrayal
  • FLOSSIE
    THE CRONE | a grumpy old ghost and troublemaker
  • EUGENE
    a hungry old shit-stirrer who is fond of clam chowder
  • SIDNEY
    Elizabeth’s husband, a first mate
  • OTTO
    Marina’s husband, a cooper
  • BILL
    Caroline’s husband, a nautical rigger

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Art City Theatre, Year 2024
  • Type Commission, Organization EastLine Theatre, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization EastLine Theatre, Year 2023
  • Type Workshop, Organization EastLine Theatre, Year 2023

Awards

  • The Kaplan Competition
    Eventide Theatre Company
    Finalist
    2025
  • Creative Communities Grant
    Huntington Arts Council
    2023