2025-2026 Season
Exit Laughing
by Paul Elliott directed by Robin Sutton Underwritten by Cynthia C. Christner Performances September 25 - October 11, 2025 When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the "girls," what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you're Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you've ever done-- you "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game,
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A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
adapted by Joe Landry music by Kevin Connors directed by Tim Scott Underwritten by Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC Hearne Performances December 4-14, 2025 The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1950's radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials for fruitcake (extra-fancy), and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. A charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying "Bah Humbug!"
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Other Desert Cities
by John Robin Baitz directed by Silas Moores Underwritten by United Roofing and Sheetmetal Performances February 19 - March 1, 2026 Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history—a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.
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The Curious Savage
by John Patrick directed by Bill Murray Underwritten by American Black Belly Farms Performances April 16 - May 2, 2026 Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars and hopes to use it for something meaningful—despite her selfish stepchildren’s attempts to take control of it. When they realize they can’t touch the money, they have her committed to a sanatorium to "bring her to her senses." Inside, Mrs. Savage meets a group of quirky, gentle misfits who’ve been misunderstood by the outside world. Through their kindness and honesty, she finds purpose, friendship, and a place where she truly feels at home.
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The Outsider
by Paul Slade Smith directed by Ben Zimmer Fully Underwritten by Warren and Dana Zimmer Performances June 4 - 14 , 2026 Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
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Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure by Ken Ludwig directed by Jennifer Hargis Underwritten by Alan Bryant More underwriting available Performances July 23 - August 8. 2026 Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger – and laughter! – around every corner.
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Fundraisers
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Too Much Light
Makes the Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen directed by Shannon Mullarkey Underwritten by Les & Becky Rice October 16 - 18, 2025 Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes." Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. Go! |
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The Last Flapper
by William Luce directed by Kathryn Sutton Underwritten by Alan Bryant May 14 - 17, 2025 Based on her letters and stories, this exciting play is the definitive portrait of Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald: the glamorous, fun loving and tragic Zelda. As in The Belle of Amherst, Lucifer's Child, and Bronte, Luce reveals the contradictions and mysteries of an extraordinary woman while fashioning a moving yet witty play. Set in an insane asylum on the last day of Zelda's life, the play unfolds as a hypnotic session. Zelda tells of her innocent rebellion as a southern belle, of her destructive marriage and of her mental disintegration. |
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