A Guide for the Homesick, a gripping play by Ken Urban, makes its much-anticipated return to the stage under the direction of Shira Milikowsky. Featuring McKinley Belcher III (Broadway’s Death of a Salesman, Eric, Zero Day) and Uly Schlesinger (HBO’s “Genera+ion”), this emotionally charged drama explores compassion, guilt, and the search for redemption. It will begin performances on December 6, before its opening night on December 12, 2024, and run through February 2, 2025.

Set in a hotel room in Amsterdam, A Guide for the Homesick tells the story of two Americans, Teddy and Jeremy, who are drawn together by their shared isolation and haunting secrets. Teddy is seeking companionship for the night, while Jeremy is searching for a moment of distraction. As they open up about their troubled pasts, the narrative shifts between the present and the past, with the two actors portraying four roles. Themes of guilt, moral ambiguity, and the possibility of forgiveness are at the core of this play, which builds to an unforgettable emotional crescendo.

"A Guide to the Homesick is a wildly original, riveting drama that expands the boundaries of what an 80-minute play can do. With two actors switching between four roles, the narrative leaps between the present and the past, creating an emotional pressure cooker. At its root, it’s a play about compassion—how do we hold compassion even for ourselves when we’ve done something that may seem unforgivable?" — Shira Milikowsky, Director

A Guide for the Homesick has followed an impressive journey from its commissioning by Epic Theatre Ensemble to its world premiere at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston in 2017. The play was further developed by the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis and had a successful run at Stage Traffic at Trafalgar Studios in London's West End in 2018. That same year, it was published by Dramatists Play Service, solidifying its place in contemporary theater. Critics have said "Ken Urban’s A Guide for the Homesick digs deep and packs an emotional wallop. Don’t miss it." – Zeal NYC; "A theatrical tour de force!" – TheaterMania; “Urban’s erotic thriller deals in themes of guilt, honesty, betrayal, and friendship. It is both hilarious and deeply emotional.” METRO.UK

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