[Nstc] One Flea Spare runs June 12 through June 28 at the Black Box

[Ceil Herman]

As the plague ravages London, the wealthy flee or barricade themselves behind locked doors, convinced that their status and privilege can keep the dangers at bay. But when unexpected guests are forced into quarantine alongside them, social order begins to unravel. In Naomi Wallace's gripping and darkly funny ONE FLEA SPARE, class divisions and human desire collide under extraordinary circumstances. Using the plague as both a historical reality and a powerful metaphor, the play asks urgent questions about inequality, privilege, and what happens when the structures that separate us begin to crumble. 

Directed by Bobbi Masters, the production embraces the play's immediacy, finding contemporary resonance in a story written about the past. We're especially excited to share this work with audiences because the rehearsal room has been filled with energy, curiosity, and joy. Many of the artists who brought you ENDGAME have reunited for this production, and watching this talented ensemble dive into Wallace's rich and challenging world has been an absolute delight.

Provocative and unexpectedly funny, ONE FLEA SPARE invites audiences to confront timeless questions about class, power, and human connection. We can't wait to share it with you.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sunday Matinees on June 21 and June 28 at 2:30 pm, and Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm. Reservations: (575) 523-1223.