The play premiered Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club New York City Center Stage 1, opening on November 1, 2001 and closing on January 2, 2002. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the cast starred Sarah Jessica Parker (Cass Harris), Marylouise Burke (Karla), Kevin Chamberlin (Captain Mike), Kristine Nielsen (Lois Coleman), Amy Sedaris (Barbara, Janie, a marriage counselor and various) and Alan Tudyk (Kip). The play was nominated for two 2002 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Actress (Play), Sarah Jessica Parker and Outstanding Set Design of a Play, David Gallo.