MA-YI Theater Company Presents

WASHER/DRYER

By NANDITA SHENOY

Starring

JAMYL DOBSON, ANNIE McNAMARA, NANDITA SHENOY, JADE WU, and JOHNNY WU

Directed by BENJAMIN KAMINE
Set Design: ANSHUMAN BHATIA
Costume Design: DEDE AYITE
Lighting Design: JONATHAN COTTLE
Sound Design: MILES POLASKI
Production Stage Manager: SHELLEY ILES
Production Manager: LIBBY JENSEN
Public Relations: SAM RUDY MEDIA RELATIONS
Producer: CORINNE WOODS

Beckett Theater @ Theater Row
410 West 42nd Street (between Ninth & Tenth Avenues)
(212) 239-6200 or www.telecharge.com
January 29 – February 20th; Opening Night – 02/02/16

Nandita Shenoy’s WASHER/DRYER, while dealing with the absurdities of living in New York City, also tackles the challenges of relationships. Sonya (Shenoy) and Michael (Johnny Wu) are newlyweds plagued by secrets and almost-lies. Michael’s mother (Jade Wu) is suspicious that the marriage is a “Kardashian” thing and has the solution to set the situation right – her Tongzi Ji Chicken. Co-op President Wendee (Annie McNamara) suspects that house rules are being broken and attempts to unearth the truth. And then there is neighbor Sam marvelously portrayed by Jamyl Dobson who steals every scene he’s in. All of the action takes place in a studio apartment designed by Anshuman Bhatia that would be the envy of any New York City dweller.

This 90-minute production is delightful from beginning to end. Slightly eccentric but oh-so-lovable characters deliver non-stop sophisticated comedy with a touch of slapstick every now and then. Fast paced, hilarious, and a definite crowd pleaser, WASHER/DRYER is sublime theatre with a few life lessons tucked in between the fun.

- Laurie Lawson -