Cody originated the lead role of Guru in MJ Kaufman’s Wild Pride

This outdoor theater anthology series composed of seven 10-minute long world premiere plays took place in empty storefronts and a shipping container in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in Summer 2021—a triumphant return to live performance after the COVID lockdown. Each play addressed a sin—pride, sloth, greed, lust, wrath, envy, and gluttony—and socially distanced audiences were guided to the different locations.

The world premiere plays were written by Ngozi Anyanwu, Thomas Bradshaw, MJ Kaufman, Jeffrey LaHoste, Ming Peiffer, and Bess Wohl.

Tectonic Theater Project, Off-Broadway, World Premiere

Drama Desk Award Winner (2022)

Seven Deadly Sins

A person with short dark hair, wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and white shorts, is happily posing for a selfie in front of a colorful rainbow-striped backdrop with shiny gold balloons spelling 'QUEER'.

Media

production photos by Matthew Murphy

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A performer dressed in an elaborate, golden, and silver costume on a stage with red and blue lights. The performer has blonde hair styled in big curls and appears to be holding a large decorated box, making an expressive face. A neon sign in the background reads 'Burgatory,' and there are designs on the stage backdrop and stage props.

Two young men having a conversation on stage, separated by a clear glass or plastic divider, with a purple curtain background. One is wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and holding a beverage, the other is wearing a gray jacket and T-shirt, also holding a beverage.

storefront window with purple floral patterns, two women talking, illuminated GLUTTONY sign above

A theater stage with colorful vertical strips of fabric, a performer in a blue top and pink pants with arms raised, and a large sign reading 'PRIDE' at the top. The audience is visible in the foreground. On the stage, there are screens displaying the words 'Guru Whereone Art Thou Guru.' A quote from Variety about a play titled 'Seven Deadly Sins' is overlaid on the image.

A woman performing a dance or gymnastic move on stage with purple neon lights and a large REDH sign beside her.

Person in a blue tank top and white Adidas pants speaking on stage with colorful rainbow striped background and large gold balloon letters spelling " QUEER".

A crowd of people standing outside on a city sidewalk, some with their hands raised, facing storefronts with neon signs, including a sign that says "SLOTH."

Promotional poster with a woman's face partially visible, showing bold makeup and red nails, behind large, pink and white text that reads 'SEVEN DEADLY SINS'. Additional text states 'SEVEN WORLD PREMIERE SHORT PLAYS' and 'DIRECTED BY MOISÉS KAUFMAN', with a textured ground background.

Show Information

Tectonic Theater Project

Drama Desk Award Winner, Unique Theatrical Experience

Directed by Moisés Kaufman

Written by MJ Kaufman

Associate Direction by Tim Koch

Produced by Tectonic Theater Project and Madison Wells Live, in association with Miami New Drama

Casting by X Casting / Victor Vazquez CSA

Scenic and Environmental Design by David Rockwell

Costume Design by Dede Ayite

Llighting Design by Yuki Link

Sound Design by Tyler Kieffer

Praise for Seven Deadly Sins

“It’s a bold and welcome pick for Pride month, sharply underlining the limits of performative advocacy, especially online.”

- Maya Phillips, The New York Times (2021)

Text reading 'New York Stage Review' in bold font on a black background.

“extremely affecting…Cody Sloan is terrific as the aphorism-spouting trans influencer Guru.”

- Melissa Rose Bernardo, New York Stage Review (2021)

“The show stretches the limits of traditional performance and explores what can be done once live theater is resurrected.”

-Ayanna Prescod, Variety (2021)