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Ryan O’Connor, Michael Wilson Hosting Industry Reading for Broadway Hopeful ‘The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy’ (EXCLUSIVE)


Playwright and actor Ryan O'Connor and director Michael Wilson will host an industry reading of 'The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy.'

Playwright and actor Ryan O’Connor has written a modern, unapologetically queer take on Nöel Coward’s classic comedy “Hay Fever.” Entitled “The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy,” the show is being developed by Tony Award winning producers Martian Entertainment, which is led by Carl D. White and Gregory Rae, and Graham Wetterhahn. O’Connor’s theater credits include “Home Street Home” and “Scissorhands: The Musical.” He can be seen on television as Pete Davidson’s make-up artist on “Bupkis.” He also made his cabaret debut with “Ryan O’Connor Eats His Feelings” and was the co-host of the podcast, “LadyWatch with Ryan and Jason.” Wilson is a veteran director, whose Broadway credits include “The Trip to Bountiful,” “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man,” and “Dividing the Estate.” The cast for the reading will include O’Connor, Taylor Schilling, Eva Reign, Isaiah Standard, Veanne Cox, Brandon Uranowitz, Charlie Barnett, Ari Notartomaso, and Makai Hernandez.

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