Do you smell that? It’s the rich aroma of the second half of the gruesome twosome, Kit, played by the talented Zach Chamberlaine.

Zach’s favorite line, as the Hollydae’In’s own philosopher in disguise, is the metaphysical proclamation: “But, I’m also *here* because this is one of my union mandated breaks.”

We all need to be grounded somehow, and that’s just what Zach brings us in his interpretation of this lovable bellhop. While the bellhops bring us nothing but nonstop laughter, Zach had the following to stay on his favorite moment as Kit in the show: "There are a couple of contenders, but maybe slacking off in the hotel lobby with my bro, Nick, giggling and making fun of the guests as they arrive. It’s a rare moment in a scripted play when you’re given carte blanche to just piss about in the corner with the mental age of a fifteen year old – which luckily also appears to be my mental age in real life."

While the Concierge and Nick may have more loyalty to the Hollydae’In, Zach thinks Kit’s preferences may lean in a different direction, particularly towards Britannia Hotels, which was recently voted the worst hotel chain in the UK for the eighth year running. Britannia owns some beautiful historic buildings, at which guests can enjoy bird poo on the windows, used condoms in the kettle, and drunken fights among the kitchen staff. Kit can relate to Britannia’s “relaxed service atmosphere”, as both share a strong commitment to not being quite up to standard.

If Kit were to write an erotic novel it would be called 420 Shades of Gay by Mary Jane Blower. Kit would naturally have to write under a pseudonym, due to the slightly illegal nature of his inspiration: sexy times hustling on the streets of Soho whilst high as a kite. High as a Kit(e) will be the title of his autobiography.

When it comes to rating his place of employment, Kit gives the Hollydae’in four out of five stars. He has enjoyed not working there. A cushy joint, but not quite enough smoke breaks.

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Zach Chamberlaine

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A hearty round of applause for Giuliano Didio, half of the impeccable bellhop duo, Nick.

When asked about his favorite line as Nick, Giuliano hits us with the sobering statement of "We lived on the streets once, we can live on them again", a rather personal and heartfelt moment in the middle of a sea of hilarity and cacophony.

To counter his favorite spoken line, Giuliano’s favorite moment as Nick can only be described as the moment in which he rushes into the room, simply yelling. It is always quite satisfying to him as an actor.

Being that he’s in the business himself, Nick has managed to keep his expectations of the hospitality industry rather humble. When asked what his hotel chain or service of preference would be, Nick reports that he would definitely be happy with just the worst Airbnb.

If our relaxed bellhop were to dabble in the erotic novel genre, he believes his contribution would be named 100 Puffs Before Bed. We’ll leave you to infer the inspiration.

If Nick were to give the Hollydae’In a rating, he’d give it 5 stars, with the justification being that the bellhops are awesome! Not that he’s biased or anything.

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Giuliano Didio

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Enter Sarah Lyydia Puukka as Jane Driscoll, an old, colorful friend of Lorenzo DelaGato’s who’s coming, albeit with the help of liquid courage, to The Reading on a romantic mission.

When asked what her favorite line as Jane is, Sarah refers without hesitation to a line that gets to the core of Jane like none other: “I recognized those lines that made my loins burn with a holy fire!”

Jane is a woman full of heart, and in getting to explore this woman’s deeply rooted intentions that Sarah finds her favorite moment in the play being when Jane gives in to the greatest love of them all. Her fifth marriage is near, she can feel it!

Our eager lover may have plenty of history amongst the wealthy, but she’s not very particular when it comes to the hotels she chooses to spend her time in. When queried about her choice of hotels, her response was: Whatever has a fabulous bar.

When you have this much passion in you (or your loins for that matter), writing erotica must come like second nature. Be on the lookout, as Jane may one day make her imagined erotic novel, A Flaming Desire In The Midnight Moonlight, a reality—in stores never.

Her thoughts on the Hollydae’In: I absolutely love that drinks are free, although gin isn't my favorite drink. (You hear that, bartender?)

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Sarah Lyydia Puukka

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