presents
A Play by Charles Evered
Directed by Jeffrey Meek
- NOVEMBER 10–22
Exclusive Two-Week New York City Premiere Engagement
Presented Upstairs at the Historic Ear Inn
TRIBECA / SOHO, NYC
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BroadwayWorld spotlights the New York City premiere of CLASS and the launch of Ear Out Playhouse.
CLASS Will Make NYC Premiere, Launching Ear Out Playhouse
BroadwayWorld covers the New York City premiere of CLASS, the inaugural production of Ear Out Playhouse, presented at the historic Ear Inn at 326 Spring Street in SoHo.
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ABOUT THE PLAY
CLASS, A PLAY BY CHARLES EVERED
Critical Acclaim
PRAISE FOR CLASS
“Alluring. It is very clear that Mr. Evered, a bi-coastal director and playwright knows a good deal about celebrity. Elliot is a fabulous character.”
– The New York Times
Featured Notice
“A lovely piece of theatre… a flawless experience that makes you realize just how much value theatre has in our lives. Evered’s Class surely is a class act. Thoroughly absorbing entertainment.”
– Broadway World
Featured Notice
“Wonderful. Evered’s dialogue is sharp, witty, extremely funny and poignant.”
– LA Examiner
“Plenty of laughter, and more. Expect to be surprised. Expect to be moved. What more can one ask from an evening of theatre?”
– Stage Scene LA
“Humorous and touching.”
– On Stage Los Angeles
“A riveting emotional journey.”
– Entertainment Today
“Charles Evered has created a character in Elliot who I would eagerly follow through a ten part series.”
– The New York Times
“Masterful. Superbly written.”
– The Tolucan Times
Origins & Legacy
HISTORY OF THE PLAY
- Production Chronicle
- 2008
Origins & Public Reading
Arts Council of Princeton, New Jersey
- New York
Penguin Rep Production
Stony Point / New York
Penguin Rep Theatre
The play received notable regional productions in New York, garnering critical acclaim for its razor-sharp dialogue and character dynamics.
- 2014
Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles, California
- Today
Broadway Play Publishing & International Reach
Global & Domestic Licensing
EAR OUT PLAYWRIGHT IN RESIDENCE
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
CHARLES EVERED
- Biography & Career Highlights
Charles Evered’s plays include Adopt a Sailor, first produced in 2002 at Town Hall with a rotating cast including Sam Waterson, Amy Irving, Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson and Neil Patrick Harris. It was later adapted into a feature film starring Bebe Neuwirth and Peter Coyote. Other plays include The Size of the World, (World premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre with Liev Schreiber), Running Funny, (World premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival with Paul Giamatti, An Actor’s Carol and The Shoreham, (World premiere at The Black Dahlia Theatre with Eric Stoltz. Evered has also authored a spy trilogy consisting of the plays Wilderness of Mirrors, Clouds Hill, and Celadine.
AN EXCLUSIVE TWO-WEEK NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT
CLASS — NYC PREMIERE
- WEEK ONE
Tuesday, Nov 10 – 22
- Performance dates and times will be announced soon.
THE CAST
AND CREW
Principal Roles
THE CAST
- Lead Role
ELLIOT
Starring Eric Olsson
Character Profile
- A once-acclaimed actor turned acting teacher.
- Brilliant, funny, and deeply guarded.
- Beneath his cynicism lies a profound love of art and a fear that his life never became what it could have been.
Actor Biography — Eric Olsson
Eric Olsson is a New York–based actor originally from Sacramento, California, and twice spotlighted by Spectrum News in Los Angeles as an “Up & Coming Actor.” He trained in the Meisner technique at William Esper Studio, holds a B.A. in Film & Media Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and is a dual EU citizen.
His screen work includes NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, Masquerade, the feature debut of Nicholas Tolkien, and numerous independent films, including a Tribeca-premiering film. His theater work includes Jeff Daniels’ Escanaba in da Moonlight, Neil LaBute’s Reasons to Be Pretty and Reasons to Be Happy, and the Off-Broadway production of Soonest Mended, where he originated the role of Kieran.
He was the lead in Pringles’ award-winning Unleash Your Inner Xtreme campaign and has appeared in national commercial work.
- Lead Role
Sarah
Starring: Taylor Hennings
Character Description
- A world-famous young movie star known for major commercial/sci-fi success. Polished and guarded on the surface, she possesses intelligence, determination, and deep vulnerability.
Actor Biography — Taylor Hennings
Production & Leadership
CREATIVE TEAM
JEFFREY MEEK
DIRECTOR / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF EAR OUT PLAYHOUSE
Jeffrey Meek is a director, actor, screenwriter, educator, and the founder of Ravensongs Studio, a film, television, media, and music production company based in San Diego, California. His theater directing credits include Proof by David Auburn, Reasons to be Pretty and Reasons to be Happy by Neil LaBute, Gun Show by E.M. Lewis, An Upset by David Auburn, The Dwarfs by Harold Pinter, On the Porch One Crisp Spring Morning by Alex Dremann, and Apple Season by E.M. Lewis. He has directed staged readings of new plays including Three Views of the Same Object by Henry Murray, It Has to be You by Catherine Butterfield, and The Club by Amy Fox. Jeff previously served as co-artistic director of PlayFest Santa Barbara.
KIM WALTRIP
PRODUCER / PRODUCER OF EAR OUT PLAYHOUSE
Kim Waltrip is an accomplished film producer, director, and community leader whose career spans film, television, public service, and philanthropy. Her producing credits include the critically acclaimed The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigbytrilogy, starring Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy; Hit & Run, starring Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Bradley Cooper; Adopt a Sailor, starring Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Coyote, and Ethan Peck; 7 Days to Vegas; Back in the Day; and the PBS special Diahann Carroll: The Lady, The Music, The Legend, among numerous other projects.
A longtime advocate for women in the entertainment industry, Kim is a past president and current board member of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) and the founder of the Kim Waltrip Filmmakers Lab which provides emerging filmmakers with opportunities to develop, produce, and showcase their work. In recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry and her charitable work, Kim recently received her star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.
Kim’s commitment to community and philanthropy extends far beyond filmmaking. Throughout her career, she has produced major charitable events, served on nonprofit boards, judged film festivals, moderated industry panels, and led fundraising initiatives supporting cancer research, children and families, survivors of domestic abuse, disaster relief, and numerous other causes.
Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the Aide de Camp Award from the Semper Fi Memorial Honor Detail, Broken Glass Award from Palm Springs Women in Film, Woman of Distinction in the Arts from American Pen Women, Congressional Recognition for Service to the Community, the Desert Visionary Award from the Women’s Leaders Forum, the Distinguished Women Award, Entrepreneur of the Year from Palm Springs Life magazine, and the Angel of the Year Award from Olive Crest Homes for Abused and Neglected Children, among many others.
Through her work in entertainment, advocacy, and philanthropy, Kim Waltrip has built a career defined not only by storytelling and creative leadership, but also by her enduring commitment to giving back to the community.
LARISSA DIAS
PRODUCER / PRODUCER OF EAR OUT PLAYHOUSE
Larissa Dias is a creative executive and producer focused on developing premium film, television, and emerging media projects at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and purpose-driven storytelling.
ERIC OLSSON
PRODUCER / FOUNDER OF EAR OUT PLAYHOUSE
The Historic Venue
UPSTAIRS AT THE EAR INN
- New York's Historic Cultural Hearth
1817
Historic Landmark
Intimate
Salon Seating
A TWO-WEEK NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE
EXPERIENCE CLASS LIVE
- November 10–15 & November 17–22
- Upstairs at the historic Ear Inn — Tribeca / SoHo, NYC
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