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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 23h

If you're in LA, there's a FREE reading of my new play Oakwood High School Presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town this Thursday, October 15, at the Santa Monica Playhouse as part of their Binge Fringe Theater Festival. Come on out! yourdailywritingprompt.substack.com/p/the-shinin...

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The Shining (writing prompts!)

And some theater on the horizon...

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If you're in Los Angeles, there's a FREE reading of my new play Oakwood High School Presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town this Thursday, October 15, at the Santa Monica Playhouse as part of their Binge Fringe Theater Festival. Come on out! yourdailywritingprompt.substack.com/p/the-shinin...

yourdailywritingprompt.substack.com

The Shining (writing prompts!)

And some theater on the horizon...

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Leave trans people alone. They're not hurting anyone. All they want to do is live their lives in peace. If you have a problem with that, YOU'RE a harmful weirdo freak.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Only 4 more shows! F**king Strangers is funny, poignant, surprising, dirty, silly, human. You really don't want to be saying, "Shit, I heard amazing things and I meant to see it." If cost is an issue use the code STRANGERS. See you at the theater. www.echotheatercompany.com #theatersky #theatresky

echotheatercompany.com

The Echo Theater Company

Contemporary works by emerging & established playwrights, presented in a 99-seat theater.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Only a few shows left! Monday is sold out this weekend, come on out tonight (Saturday at 8pm) or tomorrow (Sunday at 4pm)!! #theatre #losangelestheatre #lathtr oh and use the code STRANGERS for $20 tickets. www.echotheatercompany.com

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Jessica Scott 🎃🎃🎃 @jessicascott.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Go see this play, L.A. You’ve got this weekend and next to catch it. Do it!

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

WE MUST CLOSE AUGUST 24. Fridays at 8, Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 4, Mondays at 8. www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

“STUNNING world premiere [from] one of LA's most vital theatrical voices. A deeply contemporary exploration into the intertwined nature of connection, deception, & our species’ universal craving to be seen and loved. As HILARIOUS as it is piercing. Theatre at its most riveting.” —TICKETHOLDERSLA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

F**king Strangers is about how hard it is to connect when you're out of practice. It's about that moment when you finally say that thing you've been afraid to say for years. It’s sexy and funny and moving and gay. COME! www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

LOS ANGELES. Watcha doing tonight at 8pm? Come see F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theater Company. Use the discount code STRANGERS for $20 tickets. We must close next weekend. If you aren’t in LA, share with your friends out here. www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"STUNNING world premiere [from] one of Los Angeles' most vital theatrical voices... as HILARIOUS as it is piercing... theatre at its most riveting." -- TICKET HOLDERS LA #theatre #losangelestheatre #livetheatre #theater #broadway #newplay #playwright

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In this dark comedy of love and loneliness, four Fucking Strangers are about to discover they're connected in more ways than they realize...

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

F**KING STRANGERS a new play now running at Echo Theater Company Written by Erik Patterson Directed by Chris Fields Starring Tasha Ames, Sean Luc Rogers, David Shofner, Michael Sturgis Final 8 performances! Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4pm, Mondays at 8pm through August 24.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Los Ángeles! I have a discount code for my play this weekend. Use the code STRANGERS to get $20 tickets — the code works for Friday night (tomorrow) Aug 14 and Sat night Aug 15. Show starts at 8pm. www.echotheatercompany.com

echotheatercompany.com

The Echo Theater Company

Contemporary works by emerging & established playwrights, presented in a 99-seat theater.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tonight at 8pm. Pay what you can. Xx www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Any friends (or strangers!) in Los Angeles want two free tickets to my play F**king Strangers at Echo Theater for today's 4pm show? I have a friend who can't use her tickets and said I could give them away.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“The ingenuity of the plot keeps bouncing around in my head, enhanced by wonderful performances from the entire quartet.” — Don Shirley, Angeles Stage www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“RICH IN COMEDIC GOLD AND RAW TRAUMA… four exceptional performers” — Carol M. Becker, Larchmont Buzz “A RICH TAPESTRY… The strength of this story lies in the carefully revealed full-bodied lives of each of the characters… DON’T MISS THIS PLAY!” — Leigh Kennicott, Showmag

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“STAGE RAW TOP 10… an entertaining watch, its strengths evolving from the playwright’s understanding of human nature and his ability to craft that understanding into a funny, accessible and at times poignant story.… RECOMMENDED.” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“WITTY… POWERFUL… a quartet of expert and moving performances… full of dark or rueful humor.” — Terry Morgan, Arts Beat LA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“FUNNY AND UNCOMFORTABLE AND SEXY AND TOUCHING… YOU MUST GO!.” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles “HILARIOUS… What begins as a role-playing fantasy spirals into a wildly unpredictable collision of sex, secrecy, family, and redemption.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“GLORIOUSLY SMART, THOUGHTFUL AND CREATIVE… funny, deeply lonely and, yes, very dark… BRAVO, ECHO THEATER” — Chris Cassone, Discover Hollywood “WOW!… twisty-turney, edge-of-your-seat, and very sexy… thoroughly enthralling.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“STUNNING… a penetrating and deeply contemporary exploration into the intertwined nature of connection, deception, and our species’ universal craving to be seen and loved… as hilarious as it is piercing… theatre at its most riveting.” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“PIERCING, FUNNY AND HEARTBREAKING… illuminations of genius… There are parts of the story you may not see coming, and even if you do, they will still land with powerful resonance… the ensemble is aces.” — Harker Jones, Broadway World

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you haven't seen F**king Strangers yet, all I want for my birthday (tomorrow) is a packed theater. We have four shows this weekend: Friday (tonight) at 8, Saturday at 8, Sunday at 4, and Monday at 8. Come on out to the theater! echotheatercompany.ludus.com/show_page.ph...

echotheatercompany.ludus.com

Echo Theater Company

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"A bizarre, HILARIOUS tale... What begins as a role-playing fantasy spirals into a wildly unpredictable collision of sex, secrecy, family, and redemption." -- Elaine Mura, SPLASH MAGAZINE

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"Tense, FUNNY, and unexpectedly tender... Terrific comic moments... Sharp and knowing... Simultaneously ridiculous and PAINFULLY REVEALING... A first-rate production." -- Michael M. Landman Karney, STAGE AND CINEMA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"Ambitiously reaching past satire toward psychological revelation... Startling in an energizing way." -- Charles McNulty, LA TIMES

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"RICH IN COMEDIC GOLD AND RAW TRAUMA... four exceptional performers." -- Carol M. Becker, LARCHMONT BUZZ

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"STAGE RAW TOP 10... an entertaining watch, its strengths evolving from the playwright's understanding of human nature and his ability to craft that understanding into a funny, accessible and at times poignant story... RECOMMENDED." -- Deborah Klugman, STAGE RAW

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"WITTY... POWERFUL... a quartet of expert and moving performances... full of dark and rueful humor." -- Terry Morgan, ARTS BEAT LA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"WOW!.twisty-turney, edge-of-your-seat, very sexy... thoroughly enthralling." -- Steven Stanley, STAGE SCENE LA “A piercing, funny, and heartbreaking look at the human need for connection in contemporary relationships… It’s a tight script with illuminations of genius…” – Harker Jones, BROADWAY WORLD

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"GLORIOUSLY SMART, thoughtful and creative... funny, deeply lonely and, yes, very dark... BRAVO, ECHO THEATER." -- Chris Cassone, DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"F**king brave... FUNNY and UNCOMFORTABLE and SEXY and TOUCHING... You must go! Highly recommended." -- Michael Sheehan, ON STAGE LOS ANGELES

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"STUNNING world premiere [from] one of LA's most vital theatrical voices... a deeply contemporary exploration into the intertwined nature of connection, deception, and universal craving to be seen & loved... as HILARIOUS as it is piercing... riveting." -- Travis Michael Holder, TICKET HOLDERS LA

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

See you at the Echo Theater Company tonight? F**king Strangers is at 8pm, Monday nights are always pay-what-you-can. FUCKING STRANGERS a new play now running at Echo Theater Company Written by Erik Patterson Directed by Chris Fields Starring Tasha Ames, Sean Rogers, David Shofner, Michael Sturgis

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

LOS ANGELES -- use the code STRANGERS for half-offf tix ($20) to F**KING STRANGERS matinee today -- it's at 4pm at Atwater Village Theater Complex. Come out to the theater! www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/...

broadwayworld.com

Review: F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theatre Company

Focusing on four lonely people in Southern California, it dramatizes the ever-shifting facets of our relationships as we struggle to be vulnerable and honest with others and ourselves.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Who’s coming to the Echo Theater Company this weekend? We have shows tonight at 8, Saturday at 8, Sunday at 4, and Monday at 8! Come see F**king Strangers. These strangers like being watched! www.echotheatercompany.com

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Overwhelmed by all the love for F##KING STRANGERS. Here’s some more love from @broadwayworld.com: www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/... We have shows Fri@8, Sat@8, Sun@4, Mon@8. Mondays are pay what you can. Only four more weekends, don’t miss it Los Angeles!

broadwayworld.com

Review: F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theatre Company

Focusing on four lonely people in Southern California, it dramatizes the ever-shifting facets of our relationships as we struggle to be vulnerable and honest with others and ourselves.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

broadwayworld.com

Review: F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theatre Company

Focusing on four lonely people in Southern California, it dramatizes the ever-shifting facets of our relationships as we struggle to be vulnerable and honest with others and ourselves.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Los Angeles, I have been told my play called F**king Strangers has TOO MUCH SEX and I’ve also been told it DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH SEX. Come decide for yourself! www.echotheatercompany.com

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Jessica Scott 🎃🎃🎃 @jessicascott.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

For all my L.A. peeps, go see this show! I promise you won't regret it! You'll be talking about this play for days, weeks, months after. As with all of Erik Patterson's plays, you'll be obsessed with what you just experienced, and you'll want to experience it again. Trust me.

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Erik Patterson @erikpatterson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Where are my Los Angeles theater lovers?

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