F**king Strangers
NOW PLAYING
at ECHO THEATER COMPANY
F**KING STRANGERS World Premiere
by Erik Patterson
Directed by Chris Fields
Ru hasn't left his bedroom in years. Mick can't stop paying for affection. Julianne mourns the person she never became and the dreams she once had. And Dylan will sell himself to anyone if the price is right. In this dark comedy of love and loneliness, four F**king Strangers are about to discover they're connected in more ways than they realize.
Starring Tasha Ames, Sean Luc Rogers, David Shofner, Michael Sturgis, James Tupper
What the critics are saying…
TICKET HOLDERS LA: "There an undeniably electrifying magic that happens when a brilliant and courageous playwright, a veteran director gifted with uncanny surgical precision, and a seamless ensemble of actors align. Echo’s stunning world premiere of F**king Strangers [in Atwater Village] delivers just that."
STAGE AND CINEMA: “Tense, FUNNY, and unexpectedly tender…Terrific comic moments…Sharp and knowing…Simultaneously ridiculous and PAINFULLY REVEALING…A first-rate production.”
ARTS BEAT LA: “WITTY… POWERFUL… a quartet of expert and moving performances… full of dark or rueful humor.”
SPLASH MAGAZINE: “A bizarre, hilarious tale…HILARIOUS… What begins as a role-playing fantasy spirals into a wildly unpredictable collision of sex, secrecy, family, and redemption.”
ON STAGE LOS ANGELES: “F**king brave…FUNNY AND UNCOMFORTABLE AND SEXY AND TOUCHING… YOU MUST GO! Highly recommended.”
DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD: “GLORIOUSLY SMART, THOUGHTFUL AND CREATIVE… funny, deeply lonely and, yes, very dark… BRAVO, ECHO THEATER”
STAGE SCENE LA: “WOW!… twisty-turney, edge-of-your-seat, and very sexy… thoroughly enthralling.”
STAGE RAW: “STAGE RAW TOP 10… an entertaining watch, its strengths evolving from the playwright’s understanding of human nature and his ability to craft that understanding into a funny, accessible and at times poignant story.… RECOMMENDED.”
LARCHMONT BUZZ: “RICH IN COMEDIC GOLD AND RAW TRAUMA… four exceptional performers”
TICKET HOLDERS LA: “STUNNING world premiere [from] one of Los Angeles’ most vital theatrical voices… a penetrating and deeply contemporary exploration into the intertwined nature of connection, deception, and our species’ universal craving to be seen and loved… as HILARIOUS as it is piercing… theatre at its most riveting.”
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Write a Romantasy!
99 Prompts to Write a Tale of Heart and Heroism
by Erik Patterson
Master the romantasy genre with this ultimate guide full of prompts and tips for aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike looking to craft their dream romantasy novel.
Ideal for writers at all experience levels, this workbook offers an abundance of helpful tips and a variety of prompts that will inspire writers to create their perfect romantasy story!
This book guides writers through the tropes and themes that exist within the romantasy genre, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity, but they will also aid in beating writer’s block, spark ideas for uncharted possibilities, and offer fresh perspectives to outdated tropes.
Write a Horror Novel
99 Writing Prompts to Craft
a Tale of Teror and Darkness
by Erik Patterson
Abandoned places! Final girl! Ghostly hitchhickers! Horror fans and writers-to-be can build their own worlds, craft their own characters, and spin their own gripping stories with these engaging and thought-provoking writing prompts, making writing your own horror story easier—and more thrilling—than ever!
Ideal for writers at all experience levels, this workbook offers an abundance of helpful tips and a variety of prompts that will inspire writers to create their perfect horror story!
Write a Horror Novel guides writers through the tropes and themes that exist within the horror genre, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity, but also aid in beating writer’s block, spark creativity for uncharted possibilities, and offer fresh perspectives on outdated storytelling techniques.
First, writers will find an interesting plot or setting for their characters, then they’re given brainstorming and writing instructions. They may also find some interesting twists with asks about adding additional elements (like a joke or a lie), giving things an extra horror spin, or working in a callback.
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Write a Dystopian Novel
99 Writing Prompts to Craft
a Tale of Ruin and Rebellion
by Erik Patterson
Master writer’s block and spark your creativity with this workbook full of helpful tips and a variety of prompts for writers of all experience levels to create their perfect dystopian story!
Write a Dystopian Novel guides writers of all experience levels through the tropes and themes that exist within the dystopian setting, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity but will also beat writer’s block and offer a fresh perspective on outdated tropes.
First writers will find an interesting scenario for their characters, then they’re given brainstorming and writing instructions, and may also find some interesting twists with extra asks about adding additional elements (like a joke or a lie), giving things an extra dystopian spin, or working in a callback. For anyone looking to expand their dystopian writing, this book is a must-have to help complete their story ideas, deepen their worldbuilding, and craft unforgettable, thought-provoking narratives that will captivate readers.
About the Author
Erik Patterson is an award-winning screenwriter, writing teacher, playwright, and creator of Your Daily Writing Prompt on TikTok. Patterson’s TikTok prompts have millions of likes, helping writers across all genres including romantasy, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy. His writing has been recognized with the Humanitas Prize, the Writers Guild Award, and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, as well as two Emmy nominations, and a GLAAD Media Award nomination. Erik is perhaps most known for writing the iconic Radio Rebel (“I am Radio Rebel”) for the Disney Channel and Another Cinderella Story for ABC Family as well as numerous romantic films for the Hallmark Channel, including the Sister Swap films, Love Under the Stars, Love on a Limb, and Love at First Bark.
