Red Theater presents the world premiere of
The Pilon
by Zach Barr
directed by Jessica Love
Poster art by Skyler Simpson
The Edge Off Broadway
1133 W. Catalpa Ave
October 25 - November 23, 2025
Mondays & Thursdays - Saturdays @ 7:30P, Sundays @ 3P
Previews October 22 - 24 @ 7:30P **ONLY $10!**
In Fall 2019, the market for basketball cards has never been more volatile – mint condition samples sell for five figures, and the selling and buying of cards has become a fraternal pursuit like no other. Caught in the center of this market is Corbin, the co-owner of a Seattle card shop, doing his best to keep the business afloat along with his aunt, Rhonda. But when a transgender teenage boy, Griffey, pulls a potentially game-changing card in the shop, the ensuing scramble to buy and sell it reveals the fissures around why men collect cards in the first place – and how they aim to define themselves as masculine by doing so.
A meditation on how we build our identity by following or running from other peoples' examples, featuring a queer love story, intergenerational trans friendship, characters overhauling their own identities, and the greatest dream of all: Seattle getting an NBA team again.
Tickets are on sale now! General admission tickets are $30. As part of Red’s mission to make theater by putting people first, a limited number of $10 access tickets are available for students, artists, or anyone on a tight budget. Purchasing a ticket at our $50 pay-it-forward tier helps us sustain Red’s accessibility efforts. Use code ACCESS at checkout for $10 tickets.
Mondays are Industry Nights! Email boxoffice@redtheater.org for $15 industry code.
Cast
Production Team
DIRECTOR | Jessica Love*
PLAYWRIGHT | Zach Barr*
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | Morgan Kingsley
STAGE MANAGER | Ella Johnson
SCENIC DESIGN | Manuel Ortiz
PROPS DESIGN | Chas Mathieu
LIGHTING DESIGN | Jack Goodman
INTIMACY DESIGN & FAMILY LIAISON | Jamie Macpherson*
COSTUME DESIGN | Haleigh Kent*
SOUND DESIGN | Sebby Woldt*
POSTER DESIGN | Skyler Simpson
PHOTOGRAPHER | Faith Decker*
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | AJ Mueth
CHARGE ARTIST | Phoebe Huggett
CASTING DIRECTOR | Becca Holloway*
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | Hunter Cole*
PRODUCER | Clare Brennan*
PRODUCER | Wyatt Kent*
COMPANY MANAGER | Mary T. Cahoon*
*denotes Red Theater cohort member
Please note:
At Sunday 10/26's 3P performance, the role of MARC will be played by Ryan Finn.
At Sunday 11/2's 3P performance, the role of CORBIN will be played by RJ Cecott.
At Thursday 11/6's 7:30P performance, the role of GRIFFEY will be played by Silas Smith.
At Sunday 11/9's 3P performance, the role of RHONDA will be played by Kailen Lee.
At Thursday 11/13's 7:30P performance, the role of LEX will be played by Elijah Cox, and the role of MARC will be played by Ryan Finn.
Meet the Playwright
Zach Barr (they/them) is a nonbinary multidisciplinary theatre artist. Their play Quinlyn Can Paint recently debuted at Black Cat Theatre, and their adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh will debut at Talespinner Children’s Theatre in December. They’ve completed residencies with Three Brothers Theatre and Filament Theatre, and have had work developed by Valdez Theatre Conference, Bramble Theatre Company, and Fat Theatre Project. Zach serves as Literary Manager at Red Theater and an Artistic Associate at Refracted Theatre Company, curating new play reading series for both (“Script Club” and “Role Call”). Additionally, Zach is the creator of the theatre history video essay series "And Now They Sing" on YouTube, and recently directed Cats for Studio East (Kirkland, WA). Find them on NPX. @admiralzachbarr
Meet the Director
Jessica Love (she/her) is excited to be back at Red Theater after Assistant Directing their production of Kairos. Chicago Directing credits: Twisted Playfest’s Fiona (Redtwist Theatre), The Chain (GenderFucked Productions), and When It Comes We Can Worry Then (Three Brothers Theatre). Regional Assistant Directing credits: The Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Actors Theatre of Louisville. Artistic Cohort Member at Red Theater. Recipient of the National Stage Directors and Choreographers Award. MTSU Theatre. jessica-love.com