"When I first encountered Stephen Adly Guirgis’s
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, the bold title made me wonder
if it was just a profane exploration of life. What I discovered was a vibrant, poignant story
capturing the joy, love, and contradictions of human relationships.
"When I first encountered Stephen Adly Guirgis’s
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, the bold title made me wonder
if it was just a profane exploration of life. What I discovered was a vibrant, poignant story
capturing the joy, love, and contradictions of human relationships.
The characters are what we call “concursers,” with their everyday use of “conversational cursing”.
Their words are not offensive but functional—a reflection of how they communicate with
authenticity and impact. This language, paired with their raw humanity, reveals a world where
humor and heartache, outbursts and vulnerability, collide.
The characters are what we call “concursers,” with their everyday use of “conversational cursing”.
Their words are not offensive but functional—a reflection of how they communicate with
authenticity and impact. This language, paired with their raw humanity, reveals a world where
humor and heartache, outbursts and vulnerability, collide.
As a director, my vision is to peel back the layers and guide the audience through an immersive
journey that challenges their personal biases and sparks a connection, leading the viewer to
empathize with lives different from their own. I aim to honor the play’s rich text by embracing
its contradictions, shining a light on its humor, and delivering performances that are honest,
raw, and deeply moving."
*Producers of the play understand that cursing in the play helps to tell the story.
However, the Producers do not intend to encourage or endorse cursing in our world society.
As a director, my vision is to peel back the layers and guide the audience through an immersive
journey that challenges their personal biases and sparks a connection, leading the viewer to
empathize with lives different from their own. I aim to honor the play’s rich text by embracing
its contradictions, shining a light on its humor, and delivering performances that are honest,
raw, and deeply moving."
*Producers of the play understand that cursing in the play helps to tell the story.
However, the Producers do not intend to encourage or endorse cursing in our world society.
Jolie Oliver
The Motherf**ker with the Hat
Opens August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis
premiered on Broadway in 2011. The show is described as "a high-octane verbal cage match about
love, fidelity and misplaced haberdashery."
Don’t miss the debut of this must-see 2025 revival — where passion, betrayal, and streetwise
poetry collide.
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis
premiered on Broadway in 2011. The show is described as "a high-octane verbal cage match about
love, fidelity and misplaced haberdashery."
Don’t miss the debut of this must-see 2025 revival — where passion, betrayal, and streetwise
poetry collide.
The fall 2025 production of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT at Los Angeles’s Odyssey Theatre is set to captivate audiences from all walks of Southern
California’s cultural landscape. A four-week run in this intimate 99-seat venue promises a
dynamic experience, bolstered by the talent and reputation of its standout cast.
The fall 2025 production of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT at Los Angeles’s Odyssey Theatre is set to captivate audiences from all walks of Southern
California’s cultural landscape. A four-week run in this intimate 99-seat venue promises a
dynamic experience, bolstered by the talent and reputation of its standout cast.
Directed by the acclaimed Jolie Oliver, an African American female director and featuring a
vibrantly diverse ensemble, the production reflects the rich multi-ethnic tapestry of our Southern
California region. With its powerful storytelling and star-studded draw, this production is poised
to resonate with Hollywood’s movers and shakers and beyond.
Directed by the acclaimed Jolie Oliver, an African American female director and featuring a
vibrantly diverse ensemble, the production reflects the rich multi-ethnic tapestry of our Southern
California region. With its powerful storytelling and star-studded draw, this production is poised
to resonate with Hollywood’s movers and shakers and beyond.
