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Show artwork for Asolo Rep's production of The Unfriend featuring a woman's face peering through the a house's windows.
White transparent logo for Asolo Rep's production of The Unfriend.

February 18 – March 22, 2026

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About The Unfriend

From the writer of television’s Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Dracula comes a hilarious new play about an unwanted house guest. After twenty years of marriage, Peter and Debbie are enjoying a cruise and a break from their annoying teenagers, when they meet a suspiciously friendly fellow passenger named Elsa. Faster than you can say ‘Keep Calm and Carry On,’ she’s taken up residence in their suburban home. Asolo Rep stages the US premiere of this hugely entertaining and satirical look at the terrifying lengths we go to just to be nice.

Run Dates

February 18 – March 22, 2026

Previews

February 18 – 29

Open

February 20

Location

Mertz Theatre

“One of the funniest plays to be seen on stage in a very long time…a killer comedy to die for.”

– What’s on Stage

Show Credits

Steven Moffat Writer
Peter Rothstein Director

Sponsors

Season Sponsors

Logo for the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. Logo for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Robert Hassmer Charitable Fund. Logo for the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Show Sponsors

Logo for The Observer.