SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION 
Written by John Guare
Directed by Mike Empson

January 19 - February 4, 2017

The title refers to a theory which states that any two people in the world are connected through at most six people; e.g., a friend of a friend.

Inspired by a true story, the play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone.

Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight. From that moment, the picture begins to change...

Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.