The Pilon

World Premiere!
Red Theater - 2025

Written by Zach Barr
Directed by Jessica Love

Dramaturgy by Daniel Bird Tobin

In addition to new play dramaturgy, on this show I did extensive research into the trading card market, especially before the 2020 boom. The show takes place in a card shop and it was integral the team knew the ins and outs of that world.

Lobby Engagement

As part of production process, we ended up with a box of unopened 1989 NBA Hoops cards. Because the show was all about collecting basketball cards, we wanted to let the audience collect too!

We sold the packs as a fundraiser for REd Theater, and I made these big charts that let folks check off what they found. On the final performance, an audience member found the final two cards, and we found all 300 over the course of the run!

Production Photos

Photos courtesy of Wannabe Studios

Research Packet

Here is the research packet focused on trading/sports cards I created for the team.