Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs Collaborate on Film 'Erupcja' After Japan Travels
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris and director Pete Ohs have collaborated on the film 'Erupcja' following their travels in Japan. The project emerged after Harris's 23-day incarceration in Japan late last year. Harris was also preparing for the Williamstown Theatre Festival during the film's production.
thecut.comCollaboration on 'Erupcja' Film @Variety reported that Jeremy O.
Harris collaborated with Pete Ohs on the film 'Erupcja'. Pete Ohs directed the film, and Jeremy O. Harris wrote it. The collaboration occurred while Harris was preparing for the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Recent Events and Travels
Jeremy O. Harris met up with Pete Ohs in Okinawa right after Harris's release from incarceration. Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs traveled through Japan for two weeks after meeting in Okinawa.
Harris's Background and Plays Jeremy O.
Harris graduated from Yale with two plays that premiered off-Broadway in his third year. His next play after Yale was announced to premiere on Broadway. Jeremy O. Harris wrote the plays 'Slave Play', 'Daddy', and 'Spirit of the People'.
'Spirit of the People' premiered last summer at Williamstown. 'Spirit of the People' will premiere next year in New York.
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-04-17
Current date; ongoing context for recent events including film 'Erupcja' collaboration.
1 source@Variety - 2025 (late last year)
Jeremy O. Harris incarcerated in Japan for 23 days; met Pete Ohs in Okinawa after release; traveled Japan for two weeks including ferry from Beppu to Osaka.
3 sourcesJeremy O. Harris · Pete Ohs · unattributed - 2025 (last year)
Pete Ohs attended Williamstown Theatre Festival with Jeremy O. Harris.
1 sourceJeremy O. Harris - 2025 (last summer)
'Spirit of the People' premiered at Williamstown.
1 sourceJeremy O. Harris - Prior to 2025
Jeremy O. Harris graduated from Yale with two plays premiering off-Broadway in third year; next play announced for Broadway premiere.
1 sourceJeremy O. Harris - 2027 (next year)
'Spirit of the People' to premiere in New York.
1 sourceJeremy O. Harris
Potential Impact
- 01
Broader recognition of Harris's plays like 'Slave Play' and 'Daddy' through film project.
- 02
Potential increase in visibility for 'Erupcja' due to Harris's theater background.
- 03
Enhanced collaboration opportunities for Ohs and Harris following Japan travels.
- 04
Influence on Harris's upcoming New York premiere of 'Spirit of the People' from recent experiences.
- 05
Public interest in Harris's incarceration story affecting festival preparations.
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