Chloe Troast's 'Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room' Delivers a Raw and Unapologetic Portrayal of Self

Chloe Troast, the talented 'SNL' alum, has taken to the off-Broadway stage with her brand-new theatrical experience, 'Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room.' This four-week limited engagement, directed by Sam Blumenfeld, invites audiences into the intimate East Village Basement theater in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood. Each night, the 'stage and screen icon' known as Pepper Slit will welcome 35 visitors into her 'living room' for a theatrical experience that 'blends music, nostalgia, and delusion into an unforgettable comedy spectacle.'

'Pepper is a woman that lives inside me,' Troast explained, 'and has probably lived there my whole life. At age 11, my favorite Broadway show was Follies – a classic preteen tale about the decay of female beauty and fading fame within an unscrupulous industry of vaudeville and burlesque. I was obsessed with Liza, Bernadette, Elaine Stritch, Carol Burnett, Eartha Kitt, Little Edie, Cher. Divas of stage and screen. 'Pepper' is an amalgamation of all these things plus a newborn baby. She has been everywhere, done everything, is wistful, entitled, crass, yet somehow innocent. She is a live wire and an open wound with an enormous story to tell.' With this vivid description, it's clear that 'Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room' is a deeply personal and raw portrayal of self.

The cast also includes Blumenfeld, Tej Khanna, and Gus Laughlin among others, who will contribute to the show's unique blend of music, nostalgia, and comedy. Surprise special guests will be announced shortly, hinting at the show's potential for surprise and delight. Troast and Blumenfeld's collaboration on her podcast 'Spilling Your Seed' now in its 3rd season showcases their ability to craft engaging stories and witty dialogue, a skill that will undoubtedly be showcased in 'Pepper Slit.'

The design team features Rodri Hernandez Mtz. (scenic design), Cha See (lighting design), Brandon Bulls (sound design), and Ricky Reynoso (costume design), ensuring that every aspect of the production is meticulously crafted to transport audiences into Pepper Slit's world. Producers Jacob Stuckelman and Andrew Patino of Regular People and Christian Palomares of Paloma Theatrical praised Troast's brainchild, stating, 'We couldn't be more thrilled to kick off this summer with this theatrical fever dream from the brain of Chloe Troast. Audiences are more eager than ever to be part of shared experiences, and we're excited to give New Yorkers exactly that.'

'Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room' is produced by Jacob Stuckelman and Andrew Patino of Regular People, Christian Palomares of Paloma Theatrical, Scuttle About Broadway, Mikayla Kibel, Raffie Rosenberg, Duncan Miller, Tommy Doyle, and Brian Ren-Sawyer. Production company collective Lisa serves as associate producers. Troast, a former writer and featured cast member on Saturday Night Live, has had a string of notable projects, including the Feature Films Sweethearts starring Kieran Shipka, Goodrich opposite Michael Keaton, the Netflix series Four Seasons with Tiny Fey, and the NBC series The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins.

Blumenfeld, the President of the production company collective Lisa and director of Troast's podcast 'Spilling Your Seed,' is well-versed in crafting compelling stories and witty dialogue. As a head writer and director, Blumenfeld has garnered accolades, including their live sketch shows, Dylan Adler's Haus of Dy-Lan, and Emily Wilson's Fixed, which was nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Their collaboration on 'Pepper Slit' has undoubtedly resulted in a production that showcases their unique vision and creativity.

This summer, audiences have a chance to experience something truly unique and unforgettable with 'Pepper Slit: Live in Her Living Room.' So gather your friends, get ready for some unadulterated comedy, and step into Pepper Slit's world for a night to remember.