Depravity and enlightenment, protection and liberation, love bombing / situationships / ghosting / et al – “Only Ugly Guys” delivers a stark reflection on how affection manifests in a non-committal, algorithm-fueled culture. Told through four short stories from the unique, unreliable perspective of each character, “Only Ugly Guys” experiments with what theater can be, using modern romance as its medium. Placing the audience in the role of voyeur, confidante, enabler, and friend, these scenarios interrogate, “When you have access to anything, what do you really want?”

Age Recommendation & Content Awareness:

The characters, like people in real life, are complicated. The characters swear, have sex, use recreational drugs, are partial nude, and are sometimes not very nice.

Runtime:

100 min., no intermission*

*This is subject to change, since this is a new play. Final runtime will be updated prior to Opening Night.

Box Office:

The house will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Every ticket is General Admission regardless of the amount you choose to pay. The stage is a thrust stage, with audience seating on three sides of the stage. Ticket minimums are set at $25. Choose a price that feels right to you.

Reviews from World Premiere (2024):

"See the funny, clever, inventive, and very modern Only Ugly Guys at Open Eye Theater in South Minneapolis...and get a glimpse of the next generation of theater makers." - Cherry and Spoon

"Hilarious and deeply introspective, the play centers around the relationships between the four characters as they search for love and connections while navigating the struggles of dating and modern life. " - MN Daily

"Though, in fact, the play, even at its most jokey–and there are wonderful laugh lines throughout–has the ring of reality all along, and the four actors bring authenticity to their characters, all of which makes Only Ugly Guys well worth a trip to the Open Eye. This is a short run, but I wouldn't be surprised if Open Eye brings the play back or another theatre company welcomes this production." - Talkin' Broadway

Dates:

Thursday, September 11 7:30pm PREVIEW

Friday, September 12 7:30pm OPENING

Saturday, September 13, 7:30pm

Sunday, September 14, 7:30pm

Wednesday, September 17 7:30pm

Thursday, September 18 7:30pm

Friday, September 19 7:30pm

Saturday, September 20, 7:30pm

Monday, September 22, 7:30pm

Wednesday, September 24 7:30pm

Thursday, September 25 7:30pm

Friday, September 26 7:30pm

Saturday, September 27, 7:30pm CLOSING