By Adam Hetrick
07 Nov 2009

Loaded stars Kevin Spirtas and Scott Kerns
photo by David Morgan

Elliot Ramón Potts' Loaded, which asks if a one night stand between two men can turn into more, begins previews Off-Broadway at the Lion Theatre Nov. 7.

Michael Unger (The Happy Time, The Rink, A Christmas Carol) directs the two-hander that features Scott Kerns (Heart of the City) as Jude and Kevin Spirtas (The Boy from Oz, "Days of Our Lives") as Patrick.

Ramoncíto Productions in association with Tim Sutton and David Santana present the engagement that will officially open Nov. 15 and is scheduled to run through Jan. 23, 2010.

The cast of Loaded also features Joel T. Bauer (The Boys Upstairs) as understudy for Jude with Rik Walter as the understudy for Patrick.

Loaded, according to press notes, "centers on Jude and Patrick, two men exploring whether or not their casual sexual relationship has the potential to be something more. When the generation that separates them sparks a series of misunderstandings and assumptions, their connection is strained and the conversation turns serious. Loaded taps into the climate of 21st century gay culture as it seeks to make sense of the bewildering chasm that separates middle-aged and younger gay men."

Loaded has set design by Adam Koch, costume design by Steven Schacht, lighting design by Herrick Goldman, with hair and make-up design by David Santana.

Loaded was previously staged in a limited run at the LGBT Center in Manhattan in December 2008.

For tickets, priced $49, phone (212) 279-4200 or visit TicketCentral. The Lion Theatre is located at 410 West 42 Street in Manhattan.

Visit LoadedThePlay.

Scott Kerns and Kevin Spirtas in Loaded
photo by David Morgan