Production Description

Set in the early 2000s, “Last Gasp” is the story of Damion, a sardonic gay party boy bent on self-destruction. His life is a non-stop party with his best friend, Rachel, until one day he meets Ben, a naïve and innocent guy from out of town. Taking a chance to explore what life would be like if he let his guard down, Damion begins a relationship with Ben that changes his life in ways he can’t anticipate.

Last Gasp is told with an omnipresent narrative that blurs the lines of reality while intimately exploring the themes of acceptance and betrayal in a world of prejudice and intolerance. It strings to together moments in time from Damion’s life that are relatable to so many; concluding in a chilling fashion that leaves the audience wondering about their own life choices.

Trailer 

Cast

DAMION We are excited to announce a new artist Ben Ubiñas to the Workshop 44 family and the cast of "Last Gasp." Ben Ubiñas is an actor, playwright and producer. He had appeared in multiple productions on stage and film and has written, produced, and directed in both mediums. Ben has appeared in over a dozen plays off Broadway since his graduation from college in 2019, including Demetrius in a Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Kraine Theater, Scott in Steven Cutts’ and Courtney Reed’s production of Hazing U in the New York Theater Festival, and The Flash in Warner Brothers Entertainment’s Middle East production of DC Justice League in Doha. On film, Ben received the award for best actor for his role in the film Bound at the Miami Short Film Festival. Bound also won Best Short Film at the Los Angeles Women’s film festival, as well as numerous other awards, nominations, and selections. He has appeared in multiple other short films and is currently working on his first feature length film, Faces. He is mid-production on his own short film, Personal Effects, about a young man facing terminal illness. Ben’s first play, The Rental, premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, where it won Best of the Fringe and had its run extended. The play deals with the power dynamics between a college student and the lower income prostitute that he has received as a gift. His second play, 78th and West End, is in development for production in New York in the Spring. The play centers on the toxic masculinity that resulted in the #metoo movement. Ben has deep acting training, including six years at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, intensive training at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Yale, and Stagedoor Manor, where he won the award for best new actor. He is currently in an intensive with playwright and director Moisés Kaufman. Ben is also among the first graduates of the Harvard College Theater, Dance, and Media department, receiving his degree in 2019

We are excited to introduce you to the creator of "Last Gasp" who will be making a Guest Starring appearance as a season regular. Robert Jerome Pagan has worked over 26 years in the professional and community theatre world. He has worked in all aspects of the theatrical industry, from entertainment direction to artistic direction for many shows, events, and nonprofit theaters. Robert has studied theatre and arts management at numerous educational institutions, including California State University of the East Bay, Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts and several other institutions. Robert is an accomplished playwright and show developer and has performed in productions all over the world.

We are excited to announce a new artist Grace Nix to the Workshop 44 family and the cast of "Last Gasp." Grace Nix is an actor and improvisor new to the Bay Area. She has most recently worked as an actor and writer with Intramural Theater, a devised theater company in New Orleans. The Last Gasp will be her quarantine stage debut here on the West Coast.

We are excited to announce a new artist Grace Nix to the Workshop 44 family and the cast of "Last Gasp." Grace Nix is an actor and improvisor new to the Bay Area. She has most recently worked as an actor and writer with Intramural Theater, a devised theater company in New Orleans. The Last Gasp will be her quarantine stage debut here on the West Coast.

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The Graphic Series

Some exciting news for fans of Last Gasp! Each episode will be turned into a comic book issue with exclusive content. These graphic comic books will give a deeper perspective into Damion's world.
Each issue will be written by the show's creator
Robert Jerome
And Illustrated by Sal Lopez (usurix)
Follow @last_gasp_ on instagram to make sure you are the first to know how to get your hands on a copy of the limited print first issue.

The Music of Gasp