Director, August 7-9, 2025, East Village Basement

BITCHES, by Julia Smith, directed by Maya Shore, is set to premiere at the East Village Basement from August 7-9, 2025. The production stars Gabriella Anifantis, Gaia Di Mitri, Isabella Folchetti, Lydia Kelly, and Anuka Sethi, whose characters navigate the tumultuous world of high school dynamics. In BITCHES, four high school seniors—Harper, Leila, Jo, and Kelly—invite their uncool classmate Suz to a sleepover with the intention of humiliating her. When their plan takes an unexpected and dangerous turn, Suz is reluctantly pulled into their group’s shifting allegiances, secret romances, and growing violence. The play culminates in a shocking confrontation, asking: Is murder cool if everyone else is doing it? The creative team behind BITCHES includes costume design by Kai Sun, production stage management by Rory Collins, and assistant direction by Asha Mody.

“This darkly comic, queer-friendly production promises to captivate audiences with its sharp writing and intense emotional moments. BITCHES explores the complexity of friendships and the dark side of adolescent culture, all while grappling with questions of loyalty, power, and the consequences of cruelty.” - Fire Island News

Dates: August 7-9, 2025

Venue: East Village Basement, New York, NY

Tickets: Available now at Eventbrite

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