When the Messenger is Hot is an adaptation of short stories of the same title by Elizabeth Crane. Josie, the central character, struggles through her mother's death and a series of relationships, seen through the prism of a wicked sense of humor and a unique theatrical device: 3 actresses share the role of Josie, while 1 actor plays all of the male roles. Straight from Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre where it premiered in 2007 and then moved to off-Broadway, Laura Eason's play moves across the country and twists its timeline to expose the psyche of a woman in transition. Seattle Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Stephanie Shine joins Theater Schmeater for this funny and powerful ensemble portrayal of a single woman's inner life.