THE ABSENTEE
By Julia Doolittle
September 10 - October 4, 2026
Directed by KDT Co-Artistic Director Tina Parker
Venue: Kitchen Dog Theater - 4774 Algiers Street, Dallas, TX 75207
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The Play:
Far out in the Milky Way, “Beacons” serve as lighthouses for warping spaceships around the galaxy. When a U.S. Space Forces ship explodes near Beacon 44.AR.90, its Operator finds herself alone in deep space with only her ship’s A.I. for companionship. That is, until a persistent canvasser calls, desperate to convince her to vote absentee in the 2088 election. As the Operator finds herself waiting over days and weeks and months for the clean up to be over, she finds she has to come to terms with her isolation, grief, and her political voice. Winner of the 2019-2020 Woodward/Newman Drama Award.
Ticket Prices:
Preview Performance: $15 All tickets
Thursdays (outside of Preview)/ Fridays/Sunday Matinees: - $25 Adults/ $20 Student/Seniors with ID
Saturdays: $35 Adults/$30 Student/Seniors with ID
Subject to availability
CAST:
Full Cast list coming soon!
+- AEA
* KDT Company Member
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Full Production Team list coming soon!
* KDT Company Member
^KDT Co-Artistic Directors
WHAT TO KNOW
LOCATION: Kitchen Dog Theater - 4774 Algiers St, Dallas, TX 75207
CONTENT ADVISORY: Contains adult language and flashing lights. Kitchen Dog understands that sensitivities vary from person to person - if you have any further questions about the show’s content, email us HERE.
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