The First Bad Man

Welcome to the North American premiere of Pan Pan’s book club, where the first and only book you’ll be reading all year is author Miranda July’s novel The First Bad Man. If you haven’t read it, don’t worry: the real story is the club itself. More than just a staging of scenes from the book or a literary dissection, The First Bad Man is an immersive, comedic, and occasionally combative exploration of the intersections between the play’s characters and its inspirations. July’s writing addresses the delicate balance between the satisfaction of engagement and the risk of harm when we dare to show our true selves. As the members of Pan Pan get into the book, it gets into them. Is this a club based in good faith? Or have you stepped into something darker than you signed up for? As the newest member of Pan Pan’s book club, we want to make sure you are prepared. When you purchase your ticket from Lincoln Center anytime before December 10, we’ll ask you to share your shipping address so we can mail you a free hard copy of Miranda July’s novel, The First Bad Man. Just like any book club, you’ll know more about what’s going on if you finish the novel, but feel free to read as much or as little as you want. In any case, don’t forget to bring the book with you when you attend… you’ll need it! For tickets purchased after December 10, Lincoln Center will send you a digital copy to read in advance and you can pick up a free hard copy when you arrive at the event.