“A tender woodland comedy where loneliness, love and vulnerability collide amid Britney Spears, revelations, and the restorative chaos of human connection.”
Photo by Justin Belmondo
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Lean-To ran Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters from September - October, 2026. It was co-produced by New Light Theater Project following its run at The Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, New York.
The production was directed by Jesse Jou and featured John Alejandro Jeffords, Larisa Oleynik and Joshua David Robinson. Scenic design by Connor Gallerani, sound design by Jennie Gorn, lighting design by Elaine Wong, props design by Peggy Orman, costume design by Krista Grevas. SM team: Cat Copeland, Eli Bettmann, Courtney Knysch, Caroline Castle.
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“The crisp ninety five minutes of the show rocket by and in the end we are left heading back into the “real world” changed by the events of the night.”
SYNOPSIS
An overprepared hiker and a not-so-prepared couple are forced to share a rustic lean-to shelter in the woods. Bonding over Britney Spears, shared supplies, and the desire to escape city life for a weekend, these strangers experience a rare moment of authentic connection. But as they come together around the warmth of the campfire, a different type of kindling threatens to combust.
Part comedy and part tender drama, Lean-To explores the human desire to connect and the shadow of loneliness that lurks within all of us.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lean-To is a new play that cleverly epitomises the loudness of silence...a heartfelt, comical exploration of love, acceptance, connection, standing up for yourself, and so much more.”
