A Platonic Valentine’s Comedy: Sweet Air at McCadden Place Theatre

A Platonic Valentine’s Comedy: Sweet Air at McCadden Place Theatre

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Experience the “first breaths of an unlikely friendship” as the new comedy Sweet Air arrives at the McCadden Place Theatre. Written by multiple award-winning playwright Matt Morillo and directed by Katie Oliver, the production opens January 23 and runs through February 15, 2026.

Set in the dead of night at a deserted New York City subway station, Sweet Air follows two strangers, Robbie and Galen, who find themselves stranded and broke on a freezing Valentine’s Day. What begins as a shared commiseration over a miserable holiday evolves into a deep, post-pandemic bond as they “unravel the mysteries of the universe and romantic comedies” while waiting for a train that never seems to arrive.

From Fringe Hit to Full Feature

A truncated version of Sweet Air debuted to critical acclaim at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. This mounting marks the premiere of the play’s intended 70-minute version, featuring a brand-new cast and expanded dialogue.

Meet the Cast & Creative Team

• Jenni Chiaramonte (Robbie): A veteran of Morillo’s previous hits like Angry Young Women in Low-Rise Jeans, Chiaramonte brings her Encore Award-winning energy to the role of the sharp-witted Robbie.

• Shaun Bedgood (Galen): A versatile performer known for his work on 9-1-1 and Shameless, Bedgood portrays the lonely stranger finding an unexpected connection.

• Matt Morillo (Playwright): Celebrated for his raunchy yet touching comedies, Morillo’s work has been staged internationally, from New York to the West End.

• Katie Oliver (Director): Bringing a background in both acting and award-winning short film direction, Oliver focuses on the “intriguing and emotional” nuances of this platonic duo.