A Latte of Love

Overview

A Latte of Love is a new two-act musical written by Christina Healey (inspired by Dana Jay Black). The Rise & Grind Coffee Shop, a staple in “Small Town, U.S.A.,” is on the brink of closure. Penny’s hit a dead end in her music career, Amina can’t seem to get a good date, and Jude’s relationship is falling apart. Things are looking grim until mystery man Ezra arrives to lend a hand around the shop. Together, this rag-tag group discovers what can happen when they’re brave enough to take a chance.

Featuring 21 original songs, A Latte of Love is a love letter to the people and places we call home. The show was first workshopped in Paris, France featuring a cast of international artists, including: Sophie Anderson, Steven Emil Bottger, Will Brown, Christina Healey, Maeve Howard, Ben Kenna, Beth Sarah Laidlaw, Lily-Grace McCarron, Liv Osborne, Alex Palace, Joey de Pruis, and Joshua Sutton.

Note that this performance includes adult language and explores sensitive topics, including death and relationship violence.

Come find home at the Rise & Grind! 

About the Artist

Christina Healey (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based performance artist with a deep love for theater and coffee. She earned her B.F.A. in Acting from Arcadia University before setting off on a whirlwind adventure domestically and abroad, exploring all the performing arts has to offer. Christina's writing was first produced in Los Angeles, CA as part of Conundrum Theater Company's New Works Festival 2024. Following her success in Los Angeles, Christina began developing A Latte of Love in 2024 while on contract with Disneyland Paris. The piece found incredible support and success among its European cohort, and Christina is delighted to bring one of her most fond works back home to Philadelphia. She hopes you, too, find a home in the Rise & Grind.

 

Sarah King (she/her) is returning to the theater world after a six year hiatus. Graduating from Arcadia University with a degree in Creative Writing and Theater Arts, she has experience in acting, playwriting, and directing. She strives to tell realistic stories about the human experience, and through directing this piece, she is thrilled to be bring to life a story of finding love after heartbreak.

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