Abbott Elementary star Chris Perfetti begins performances in the Little Island production of Open Throat July 10.

Running through July 14, the theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke also features Lortel Award nominee Jo Lampert and Calvin Leon Smith. The production is adapted by Hoke, and directed by Caitlin Ryan O’Connell.

Open Throat tells the story of a queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion living in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign.

“It’s been such a joy to watch readers embrace Open Throat over this past year, and to hear how a queer mountain lion speaks to people’s very human curiosities, fears, and desires,” said Hoke in a previous statement. “I’m so excited for the book to be given new voice onstage by this company of artists, lending their phenomenal talents to help my wild animal get to New York City.”

At each performance, Perfetti, Smith, and Lampert will split the role of the mountain lion. The trio are joined by Marinda Anderson, Alex Hernandez, Layla Khoshnoudi, Ryan King, Susannah Perkins, and Steven Wendt.

The creative team includes two-time Tony-nominated lighting designer Isabella Byrd, sound designer and composer Michael Castogliola, Obie winning scenic, props and masks designer Noah Mease, choreographer Lisa Fagan, and shadow puppet designer Steven Wendt.

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