Ground UP Productions’ ASYMMETRIC at 59E59 Theaters Offers Theatrical Thrills

Mac Rogers’s New York premiere play Asymmetric holds the distinction of being the only live theater thriller this audience member has seen. As staged by director Jordana Williams in the intimate Theater C at 59E59 Theaters, this play about troubled former CIA agent Josh Ruskin and his duplicitous ex-wife Sunny Black will leave audience members on the edge of their seats. Though lacking in emotional resonance, the production benefits from having an original theatrical concept backed by strong acting. Asymmetric follows down-on-his-luck, alcoholic, former spy expert Josh (Sean Williams). At the top of the play, Josh’s former boss Zach (Seth Shelden) asks him back to his old CIA stomping grounds to work on a case that no other agent seems able to crack. Turns out Josh’s former CIA unit, The Fifth Floor, has been infiltrated by a mole: Josh’s ex-wife Sunny Black (Kate Middleton, who expertly plays out both the sweet and sour qualities inherent in her character’s name). Along with fellow agent Ford (Rob Maitner) and Zach, Josh must see if he can pry the truth out of Sunny – and come face-to-face with his conflicting feelings for her.