“Love & Sex on the Spectrum” plays at Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2022 on Thursday, March 10 and on demand on Sunday, March 20.An atypical romantic comedy, that explores all of the awkward firsts that come with dating, sex and love from a late bloomer’s perspective. Being on the autism spectrum is challenging enough, now add dating to the mix. There’s quite a learning curve. Experience all the lessons and laughs, along with the do’s and don’ts, on how to be your most authentic self, and to truly love yourself at the end of the day.
Written and performed by George Steeves who also wrote and performed “Magic 8 Ball My Life With Asperger’s” in 2017 and went on to be a “Pick of the Fringe” at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show will be directed by Megan Ford-Miller who has produced many shows all winning the Producer’s Encore Award like “A Bit Much” from writer and comedian Stacy Dymalski, and the true story of Hollywood casting couch scandal “Hollywouldn’t” and many more. The show is being co-produced by Steeves and Ford-Miller.
George is also a TV and film actor and a member of SAG–AFTRA. Some of his recent work includes “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and many short films and indie projects, including the recently released film “Saving Paradise,” which is an inspiring true story about a bankrupt pencil factory in a small town where George plays the character Walter Wilson. In addition to theater which Megan has been passionate about since childhood she is also a film producer and set designer and her son Reid Miller is also an actor. It was his journey that brought her full circle and back into the entertainment industry in 2013.
Directors’ statement “‘Love & Sex on the Spectrum’ is a heartfelt journey of learning to not only love yourself, but to choose yourself above everything else.”
“Love & Sex on the Spectrum” is a live theatrical experience presented before a live audience. Your ticket gets you a guaranteed seat in the theater. Seats are first-come-first-served so arrive early if you’d like to select your own seat(s) on entry.
All Covid-19 public safety guidelines in effect for L.A. County that day will be observed. Currently, that means in order to enter the theater you will need to present proof of vaccination or of a negative test within 72 hours, along with photo ID. You do not need to provide any proof to buy tickets online NOW. Shows start promptly at their scheduled times. Late seating is at the discretion of the theater management, and latecomers may be denied entry. This is Los Angeles County, so please allow plenty of time to find street parking if you drive. Ridesharing or public transportation is highly encouraged.