AFTERGLOW Extends Again at The Loft at the Davenport Theatre

Midnight Theatricals has announced the second extension of the World Premiere production of Afterglow, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Afterglow began performances on June 12 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street) and will now extend its run at through September 16, 2017.

AFTERGLOW is a raw, one-act play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical connections between three men and the broader implications within their relationships. Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three men must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as futures are questioned, relationships are shaken, and commitments are challenged.

"We are thrilled with the warm response Afterglow has received and this second extension provides the rare opportunity to revisit the show, remove the intermission, and elevate certain aspects of the plot to provide a more powerful, uninterrupted experience of our story," said Afterglow writer, director S. Asher Gelman.

S. Asher Gelman (Playwright/Director) is a director, choreographer, actor, dancer, and playwright. Originally from Chevy Chase, MD, Asher received his Bachelors Degree in Dance and Theater from Bard College in New York in 2006 and his Masters in Fine Arts in Dance from The George Washington University in Washington DC in 2012. From 2006 to 2016, Asher lived in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he became one of the founders of The Stage, Tel Aviv's premier English language performing arts organization, serving as its first Artistic Director from 2013 to 2016. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. Asher lives in New York City with his husband, Mati. "Afterglow" is his first play.

Cast includes Brandon Haagenson (National Tour: Beauty and the Beast. NY: My Big Gay Italian Wedding), Patrick Reilly (Film: Dating my Mother. Web: "Danny The Manny") and Robbie Simpson (TV "The Path". NY: A Class Act). Creative team includes Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Designer), Fabian Aguilar (Costume Designer), Jamie Roderick (Lighting Designer), Alex Dietz-Kest (Sound Designer), Kate Lumpkin (Casting), Mike Ross (Dramaturg), Nina Kauffman (Assistant Director), Michelle Tewksbury (Production Stage Manager), Evan Bernardin (General Manager), and Gwynne Richmond (Company Manager).

Please note: Afterglow contains nudity. For more information on Afterglow, visit www.afterglowtheplay.com.

Photo by Mati Gelman