SNL cast member Chloe Troast is making her off-Broadway debut. According to Deadline, the 2023-2024 SNL performer is writing and starring in Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room.
The four-week limited engagement runs from July 21 through August 17, with previews beginning Tuesday, July 21, and opening night on Thursday, July 30. Director Sam Blumenfeld is directing the production.
The title suggests an irreverent approach to performance. Troast's SNL work established her comedic voice through sketch comedy, and this solo show represents a move into longer-form solo performance.
Solo shows allow performers creative control over material and presentation. The intimate "living room" setting differs from traditional theater venues, potentially creating a different relationship between performer and audience.
Tickets for off-Broadway runs with limited runs are likely to sell quickly.
