“Daddy’s Boy” (Play) By Cristian Avila
August 30 to September 6
Theater for the New City (Community Theater), 155 First Ave.
As part of the Theater for the New City Sets Its Sixth Dream Up Festival
Box office: SMARTTIX (212) 868-4444. – Other info: TNC (212) 254-1109.
The boxing ring becomes a battleground for issues of sexuality, family and identity as 17 year old national wrestling champion Milo facing off against his childhood best friend, J.T. Their match is not just a physical battle but a battle of values as well, since Milo identifies as queer and J.T. represents the homophobia of Milo’s Texas hometown. Directed by the author.
Complete info: http://www.jsnyc.com/season/dreamup_2015/daddy’st.htm