I Love You Because

By Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham

Directed by Michael McKelvey

June 9-26, 2011

Featuring Andrew Cannata, Sarah Marie Curry, Amy Downing, Stephen Jack, Tyler Jones and Haley Smith

Set in New York City, this sweet and quirky romantic comedy follows Austin Bennet, a young greeting card writer, whose life is turned upside down when he finds his girlfriend with another man. Forced back out into the treacherous urban dating scene, Austin meets Marcy, whose spontaneity is matched only by her ability to drive him insane. I Love You Because explores the bewildering rules and nuances of dating and reminds us that true romance is learning how to love someone, not in spite of their differences, but because of them.

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"This production is solid on all fronts. An all-around stellar cast makes it unflinchingly entertaining. I Love You Because is worth seeing for the songs alone. [Yet] there are also moments of sincere beauty."

-Austin American-Statesman

"The actors don't wear microphones, so you hear pure unamplified human sound. It is a joyous thing, and what wonderful voices to hear. The songs are catchy and the numbers are both laugh-hard funny and often touching. You'll love it!"

-Austin Chronicle

"Pure enchantment. Penfold takes no prisoners, holds nothing back. You WILL want to see it again... And again... And again... It's that good!"

-Now Playing Austin

"A MUST SEE. Get your ticket while you still can. Loved it, loved it, loved it."

-Now Playing Austin