Perfect Strangers
Theatrical adaptation by Daniel Guzmán and David Serrano
Based on the film “Perfetti Sconosciuti” by Paolo Genovese
Dates: October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM
October 19 and 26 at 3:30 PM
Place: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)
3400 Main Street, Houston TX 77002
Directed By: Marcela Salas
Language: Shows are in Spanish.
English subtitles not available in this production.
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About the Work
On an eclipse night, a group of lifelong friends gathers for dinner. Suddenly, someone makes an unexpected suggestion: put their phones on the table and share the messages and calls that come in during the evening with everyone. Would you be up for it?
Perfect Strangers is a fast-paced and vibrant comedy, a true roller coaster full of laughter, shocks, and surprises, where intimacy is put to the test. With a solid and deeply human script, the play reflects on trust, friendship, the most closely guarded secrets, and the impact of new technologies on our relationships.
In 2016, the film Perfect Strangers Paolo Genovese's film won Best Screenplay for an International Narrative Feature Film (Tribeca Film Festival) and Best Film at the David di Donatello Awards. Perfect Strangers was a global success, winning numerous awards and becoming the film with the most adaptations worldwide.
Cast: Sergio Amsel (Antonio), Carolina Cutrera (Marina), Esteban Gago (Santi), Ana Ilvento Scuseria (Violeta), Claudia Soroka (Ana), Rodolfo Viola* (Lucas) and Jorge Zambra (Alberto)
*Guest Actor
🎟️ Tickets and Discounts
General Admission
- $38 – Regular (Friday 17th and 24th and Saturday 18th and 25th October 7:30 pm)
- $35 – Seniors 65+ and members of CAH, CELH, ATCC, IHCH, AUH, the Spanish community of Houston, and the Theatre Network of TX with an exclusive promo code (Fridays and Saturdays)
Discounted Features
- $30 – Thursday 16, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October (7:30 pm)
- $30 – Sundays, October 19 and 26 (3:30 pm)
About Paolo Genovese
Paolo Genovese, Italian director and screenwriter, was born in Rome in 1966. He graduated in Economics and Commerce. He began his career directing commercials and achieved success in both advertising and film. In 1998, he began collaborating with Luca Miniero, with whom he co-wrote and co-directed the short film Walter's ScopertaThe duo made their feature film debut in 2002 with the acclaimed comedy A Neapolitan Spell. Genovese made his directorial debut in 2010 with the film The Santa Claus GangIn 2016, his film Perfect Strangers won Best Screenplay for an International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival, and was awarded Best Film at the David di Donatello Awards. Perfect Strangers It was a global success, winning numerous awards and becoming the film with the most adaptations in the world.
Filmography
- A Neapolitan Spell (2002, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
- Sorry, You Can't Get Through! (2005, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
- This Night Is Still Ours (2008, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
- The Santa Claus Gang (2010)
- The Immature (2011)
- The Immature: The Trip (2012)
- A Perfect Family (2012)
- Blame Freud (2014)
- Ever Been to the Moon? (2015)
- Perfect Strangers (2016)
- The Place (2017)
- Superheroes (2021)
- The First Day of My Life (2023)
- Madly (2025)
MATCH: Seats
💺 No Late Seating!
Due to the layout of MATCHBOX 2, entry is not permitted after the performance has started. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the show. Unoccupied seats will be released at the start of the show.
🚫 Children in the theater
The content of the work is only appropriate for adults.
📷 Photos and videos
Taking photographs or videos during performances is not permitted.
🅿️ MATCH Parking
MATCH is located in Midtown, at the corner of Main and Holman:
3400 Main Street, Houston TX 77002
MATCH is located between Main St. (east), Travis St. (west), Holman St. (south), and Francis St. (north). It is two blocks south of Elgin St. and three blocks north of Alabama St.
The Mid-Main parking garage is located across from MATCH. Access is via Travis St. or Holman St. and is open 24 hours a day.
If you use GPS, enter 3505 Travis St. to reach the parking entrance via Travis St.
Parking is paid for by credit card upon exiting the garage.
More information at: matchouston.org/location-parking
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