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The Importance of Doing Art

October 18-November 23 2025
PinProductions and María Teresa Uzal Rodríguez Producciones
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Run Time
1 Hour, 50 Minutes
Intermission
Yes, included in run time.
Theater
C

Show Info

By Susannah Dalton
Directed by José Ignacio Vivero

With Billy Cosgrove, Mateo Parodi, Kaitlin Ruby, Maite Uzal, Jacopo Costantini, Diletta Guglielmi, Kendra Foster McBride, Jordan Pita, Joel Trinidad, Justin Turpin, and Juliet Wolfe

Faking art is easy — until it gets real.

When two average schlubs pretend to be artists to get laid, their scheme spirals into a hilarious tangle of pretend philosophies, real feelings, and an accidental quest for authenticity in the absurd world of modern art.


Join us for post-show talkbacks with the playwright, director, and cast following these performances:

  • Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 PM
  • Friday, November 7 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 PM
  • Friday, November 21 at 7:30 PM
Billy Cosgrove
Billy Cosgrove
Mateo Parodi
Mateo Parodi
Kaitlin Ruby
Kaitlin Ruby
Maite Uzal
Maite Uzal
Jacopo Costantini
Jacopo Costantini
Diletta Guglielmi
Diletta Guglielmi
Kendra Foster McBride,
Kendra Foster McBride,
Understudy
Jordan Pita,
Jordan Pita,
Understudy
Joel Trinidad,
Joel Trinidad,
Understudy
Justin Turpin,
Justin Turpin,
Understudy
Juliet Wolfe,
Juliet Wolfe,
Understudy
José Ignacio Vivero,
Stage Design
Sebastian Loaysa and Oscar Zamora,
Set Construction
Susannah Dalton and Anna Montero,
Costume Design
Miguel Angel Valderrama,
Lighting Design
Mateo Parodi and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Mateo Parodi and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Mateo Parodi, Diletta Guglielmi, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Mateo Parodi, Diletta Guglielmi, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, Kaitlin Ruby, and Maite Uzal in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, Kaitlin Ruby, and Maite Uzal in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Maite Uzal, Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, and Kaitlin Ruby in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Maite Uzal, Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, and Kaitlin Ruby in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Mateo Parodi, Jacopo Costantini, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Mateo Parodi, Jacopo Costantini, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Mateo Parodi, Jacopo Costantini, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Mateo Parodi, Jacopo Costantini, and Billy Cosgrove in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Maite Uzal, Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, Diletta Guglielmi, and Kaitlin Ruby in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Maite Uzal, Mateo Parodi, Billy Cosgrove, Diletta Guglielmi, and Kaitlin Ruby in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
Maite Uzal and Mateo Parodi in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
Maite Uzal and Mateo Parodi in THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING ART
photo by Carol Rosegg
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Producing Company

PinProductions & María Teresa Uzal Rodríguez Producciones

Born from the collaboration between writer Susannah Dalton and director José Ignacio Vivero, PinProductions is a Queens-Based production company with over ten years of experience creating award-winning theater and film. We use classic storytelling to bridge cultural divides and get people out of their comfort zones.

Read more at: www.pinproductionscompany.com


Reviews

"José Ignacio Vivero draws effervescent performances from a likable cast, and bolsters the comedy with visual wit." – California Literary Review

"Vivero-Montevideo does a remarkable job creating some nice stage pictures."
"PinProductions has a strong show on their hands, one that is deserving of packed houses for the rest of its run and Dalton is a young voice that is worth keeping an eye on."
– NYTheater.com

"Fast paced, and performed with relish. It's not just funny but also a good deal of fun."– T and B on the Aisle

"Part buddy comedy, part dating disaster, part art-world parody"
"The Importance of Doing Art is a funny, chaotic look at people trying way too hard to seem meaningful. It's got heart and humor"
– Hi! Drama

"Directed with requisite verve by José Ignacio Vivero"– OffOffOnline

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