[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Drama 3/4 Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere of Anıl Can Beydilli’s fierce dark comedy, HardLove, running April 8-18.
About HardLove
Following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs at Soho Playhouse in New York and in the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the raw and unflinching dark comedy HardLove by Anıl Can Beydilli arrives at the Broadwater Blackbox for a strictly limited run. Adapted by Esin İleri and Miray Beşli from the original Turkish play, translated by Esin İleri, and directed by Jee Duman, the production will feature Miray Beşli and Chandler Stephenson. This gripping two-character play plunges audiences into a volatile late-night encounter where magnetic attraction forces two strangers to confront their fears, desires, and the fragile lines between connection and destruction.
HardLove introduces ChiChi, a raw, free spirit with a wild, fierce heart and Theodore, the epitome of a well-mannered, intellectual gentleman who values order and structure. After stumbling into Teddy’s apartment blackout drunk, their initial fumbling attempts at a hookup quickly dissolve, exposing vastly different expectations of intimacy and connection. What follows is a raw and revealing exploration of vulnerability, power dynamics, and personal boundaries.
Said Malini Singh McDonald of Theatre Beyond Broadway, “Flawless! Every beat landed, every pause felt natural, every moment felt intentional.” Emile Lacheny of tawkofnewyawk.com said, “The chemistry between the two leads is where the production truly shines.” And from Tony Marinelli at TheaterScene.net, “[The play is] bold, darkly funny, poignant, and unexpectedly tender.”
The Team
Scenic design is by Samantha Tutasi, lighting design is by Paige Seber, costume design is by Andreea Mincic, and videographer is Robbie Vicencio. Movement choreographer is Dougie Robbins and speech coach is Peter Marciano. Graphic designer is Seyhan Musaoğlu and photography is by Gökhan Bașaran, DMLK Video Edinburgh. Stage manager is Rebecca Schoenberg.
About Drama 3/4 Productions
Drama 3/4 Productions has been making theatre, film, television, and branded content for over 25 years. Led by David Fickas and Brice Beckham, D34 has stayed active in the theatre scenes of Los Angeles, New York, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was while they were at EdFringe with their production of Cameron Murphy’s Role Play in 2025 that they discovered the chaotic and poetic HardLove and invited Miray, Chandler, and Jee to bring their show to LA.
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