ON THE EXHALE
FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 9
by MARTÍN ZIMMERMAN
directed by STEPHANIE WITTELS WACHS
featuring AMY BRUCE
REGIONAL PREMIERE
“You always imagined it happening to you.”
In one moment, with one flick of a finger, a mother’s life is changed forever. Peering down the barrel of a uniquely American crisis, we follow one woman down the rabbit-hole of grief in a riveting 60 minute tour de force starring the spectacular Amy Bruce.
REVIEWS
REVIEW: AMY BRUCE ANIMATES THE EXPLOSIVE ‘ON THE EXHALE’
-HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE
REVIEW: ‘ON THE EXHALE’ PERFECTS THE PARENTAL DESPAIR THRILLER
-HOUSTON PRESS
REVIEW: REC ROOM’S ‘ON THE EXHALE’ WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
-HOUSTON CHRONICLE
“A carefully wrought study of a mother undone by loss...[On the Exhale] approaches the subject of American gun violence from a startlingly original perspective.”
“Remarkable [...] The subject has been explored before, but never with this much emotional power.”
“On The Exhale makes its points succinctly and intelligently [...] it never feels like it’s preaching to the choir.”
GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
STUDENT: $15
OPENING NIGHT TICKETS: $40
FEBRUARY 20 - INCLUDES CHAMPAGNE AND AFTER PARTY WITH THE CAST
Tickets are limited. Online reservations are highly encouraged.
SPECIAL EVENTS
POST SHOW SOCIALS
Casual conversations in the Bar following the performance. Hosted by Rec Room Arts’ Associate Director, Sophia Watt.
FEBRUARY 23
Motherhood
A conversation exploring the behind the scenes process of working on such a triggering piece with with actor, Amy Bruce and director Stephanie Wittels Wachs, both of who are mothers.MARCH 2
Trauma
A discussion with Alison Christy, PhD, who will explore the way grief and trauma are depicted in theatre and film and the inherent challenges that come along with doing so.
ASL INTERPRETATION
FEBRUARY 28
CONTENT ADVISORY
We do not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact info@recroomhtx.com.