Mr. Leather, 1976

An Irons in the Fire Project

May 19, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Open Jar Studios, 12J

By Zackary Grady
Directed by Ryan Dobrin

Tickets to all Irons in the Fire presentations are free, but a reservation is required.
Please e-mail info@faultlinetheatre.org to book your spot!

Performed by:

Dan Butler
Fernando Contreras
Marcia DeBonis
Alex Gibson
Arnold Harper II
Carol Mazhuvancheril
David Mattar Merten
Matthew Risch
Phillip Taratula
Robin Lord Taylor
Déa Julien (Stage Directions)

Stage Manager: Hannah Sgambellone

Synopsis

After his long-term boyfriend suddenly breaks up with him, Glenn dives into the world of 1970s gay nightlife in NYC, hoping to erase the memory of his ex. However, when a new group of friends invites him to compete in a Men’s Leather Contest, Glenn is forced to confront the truth of his relationship head-on.

Playwright

ZACKARY GRADY (he/him) is a writer/director whose productions span film, theater, and fiction podcasting. He created, wrote, and directed the audio series GAY PRIDE & PREJUDICE for Spotify and Gimlet Media, which appeared in the 2022 Tribeca Festival and was nominated for two 2023 Ambie Awards including Podcast of the Year. His short film ISLAND QUEEN played a series of festivals including NewFest, Inside Out, and SFFilm. His work in theater has been produced off-broadway, regionally, and internationally, including TOE PICK and the upcoming GOD SAVE THE QUEER, which appeared in the 2022 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Zackary’s audio-driven productions TRAVIS and DEAD LETTER OFFICE utilize headphones on audiences, making him one of the first creators to develop audio-immersive theater in NYC.

Director

RYAN DOBRIN (he/him) Producing Artistic Leader, The Movement Theatre Company. Recent directing: The Voices in Your Head (2025 Drama Desk nomination, Theatrely Best of 2024), you don't have to do anything (Vulture Best of 2024), We Shall Someday (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), 24-Hour Plays Broadway, Joe's Pub, NAMT, Drama League, Yale, University of Michigan. Select associate directing: The Last Five Years (Broadway), Merrily We Roll Along (Broadway, proshot, NYTW), Diana (Broadway). Upcoming directing: Ego Show (Edinburgh Fringe), ...The Great Comet of 1812 (Montclair State University). Alumnus of Drama League, Playwrights Horizons, WTF, MTC, Ars Nova fellowships; Roundabout Directors Group; Mercury Store, NYSAF, Ma-Yi residencies.

Poster Sketch by Sean Devare