First and Second Date Blues, a new play at EPAC, Sept. 4th & 5th

EPAC is proud to present a new play from local playwright Carson

McKenna (Retail, Generations), First and Second Date Blues: A Tale of Modern Love From Icks to Awws, on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, at 8 p.m. at The Endicott Performing Arts Center, located at 102 Washington Ave. in Endicott, NY. This production is directed by Stefanie Willette, with assistant direction by Andrew Bailey and stage management by Nathan Butler.

First and Second Date Blues is a contemporary romantic comedy about the awkward and hilarious rules of modern dating. After an underwhelming first date between Brooklyn literary agent Sabina (Whitney Madill) and JJ (Isaac Webber), a well-meaning finance professional, they both find themselves questioning second chances and the ever-present dilemma of who should pay the bill. Meanwhile, her roommate Emma (Jessica McManamon) falls headfirst for Murph (Mike McManamon), JJ’s charming, carefree roommate, despite breaking nearly every dating rule she has created for herself.

Surrounded by a colorful cast of friends, family, and strangers—including the ever-present Waiter (Reed Cook), Murph’s outspoken sister Luciana (Lisa Dutcher), and Emma’s blunt and opinionated mother Olga (also Lisa Dutcher)—the characters are forced to confront what they actually want versus what they think they should want. As Sabina struggles to break her cycle with her irresistible but unreliable ex, Juan (Adam Ford), and Emma discovers that genuine connection may not follow any of her rules, First and Second Date Blues asks whether lasting romance is about finding the perfect person—or simply finding someone who shows up, makes you laugh, and chooses you.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at www.endicottarts.com

General Operating Support is provided to the Endicott Performing Arts Center by a grant from the Broome County Arts Council's United Cultural Fund