Abbott Elementary star Chris Perfetti will star in the Little Island production of Open Throat later this summer.

Running July 10-14, the theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke will also feature Lortel Award nominee Jo Lampert. 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. “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 and Lampert will split the role of the mountain lion, along with the previously announced Calvin Leon Smith. The trio will be joined by Marinda Anderson, Alex Hernandez, Layla Khoshnoudi, Ryan King, Susannah Perkins, and Steven Wendt.

The creative team will include 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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