New Comedy “With Bated Breath” to Set Lower East Side Ablaze this April
Powerhouse Playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia presents another clever work at FRIGID NY

NEW YORK, NY — This spring, the quiet, conservative town of Virgin, Minnesota, is about to get a very loud, very public wake-up call. The world premiere of With Bated Breath, a riotous new comedy exploring what happens when a “purity-first” town accidentally inhales a cloud of high-potency sexual enhancers comes to FRIGID NY.

The production runs from April 24 through May 3, 2026, at the legendary Under St. Marks theater under Manhattan.

The Story: A Midwestern Hot Dish Left on High
In Virgin, Minnesota, the cows are celibate and the traditions are iron-clad. Mayor Frankie, desperate to rescue the town from economic collapse, strikes a deal to bring in a new factory headed by the formidable Dr. Corazon De La Fuente. The only problem? The factory produces sexual enhancement pills.

When a localized accident releases a “mysterious cloud” of sex-enhancing mist into the atmosphere, the town’s repressed urges bubble over. Under the hilariously judgmental gaze of Old Lady Warner, the residents must navigate a whirlwind of newfound lust, awkward revelations, and a total breakdown of small-town decorum.

Quick Facts & Details
Genre: Comedy
Run Time: 95 minutes
Venue: Under St. Marks | 94 St. Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Performance Dates: April 24, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Ticket Pricing: $20.00 – $40.00 (plus a $2.50 service fee)
Content Advisory: Themes of sex, religion, and death.

A Town Ready to Loosen Up
Mark-Eugene Garcia’s With Bated Breath is a laugh-out-loud romp that tackles the absurdity of repression and the chaos of human nature. It is a story of hormones, high stakes, and the realization that sometimes, a town needs to lose its cool to find its heart.

The production joins an exciting spring lineup for independent theater in New York, promising a high-energy experience.

Tickets & Information
Seating is limited at this intimate East Village venue. Audiences are encouraged to book in advance to witness the most “steamy” event of the season. For press inquiries or interview requests, please contact: Jay Michaels Global Communications, Strategic Marketing for the Independent Arts at info@jaymichaelsarts.com

For tickets visit: https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1413/

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