Sex with Strangers was first produced in a developmental production by Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago IL (Martha Lavey, Artistic Director, David Hawkanson, Executive Director), as part of its First Look Repertory of New Work (Edward Sobel, Program Director) in July/August, 2009. The production was directed by Jessica Thebus. Olivia was played by Amy J. Carle. Ethan was played by Stephen Louis Grush.
The world premiere of a revised version of Sex with Strangers opened at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Martha Lavey, Artistic Director, David Hawkanson, Executive Director) on January 30, 2011. The production was directed by Jessica Thebus. Set design was by Todd Rosenthal, lighting design by J.R. Lederle, costume design by Ana Kuzmanic and sound design and original music by Kevin O’Donnell and Andre Pluess. The production stage manager was Christine D. Freeburg with dramaturgy by Polly Carl. Ethan was played by Stephen Louis Grush. Olivia was played by Sally Murphy.
The Australian premiere of a revised version of Sex with Strangers opened at Sydney Theatre Company in Sydney, Australia (Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors), on September 28, 2012. The production was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse. Set and costume design were by Tracy Grant Lord, lighting design by Matthew Marshall, composer and sound design were by Steve Francis. The production stage manager was Tanya Leach. Voice and text coach was Charmian Gradwell. Ethan was played by Ryan Corr. Olivia was played by Jacqueline McKenzie.
The New York premiere of a revised version of Sex with Strangers opened at Second Stage Theatre in New York City (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) on July 30, 2014. The production was directed by David Schwimmer. Set design was by Andromache Chalfant, costume design by ESosa, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, composition and sound design by Fitz Patton. The production stage manager was Scott Taylor Rollison. Olivia was played by Anna Gunn. Ethan was played by Billy Magnussen.