by Ian August, directed by Kandace Crystal

A comedic one-woman show about anger, grief, Apollo 11, and the importance of baked goods… Something is not quite right with Donna: She’s a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a minor celebrity to all the bake sale planners in town–but something is making her spacey, and she’s not sure what it is. Therapy is out of the question–and church isn’t the place to share one’s distress. Donna will need to pass through space and through time–all the while listening to an unlikely voice and try to break free from her gravitational pull to learn just how she can land.

August draws a tender dimensional portrait of a woman whose trauma is so relatable, whose heart is so big, and whose intentions are so earnest, we are rooting for her to take that one brave step, even before we know why.

“This is a play that discovers and celebrates the cracks in the façade, the unknowable in the ordinary, the humanity in the humble.” — nytheatre.com

George Harrison’s music and spirituality changed the course of popular music.

By George is an intimate tribute celebrating his journey—from the Beatles’ classics like “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun,” to his 1970s solo hits “My Sweet Lord” and “Give Me Love,” and his later work with the Traveling Wilburys. A heartfelt evening honoring the Quiet Beatle’s enduring legacy.

Master Class with David Lee Strasberg

About David Lee Strasberg

David Lee Strasberg, Artistic Director and CEO of The Lee Strasberg Institute, carries forward one of the most influential legacies in modern acting. The son of Lee Strasberg, legendary teacher and originator of The Method Acting, David grew up inside the Actors Studio in New York, surrounded by some of the most iconic performers of our time.

Since 1999, he has led The Lee Strasberg Institutes in New York and West Hollywood, producing plays and short films, developing curriculum, and mentoring emerging artists. David teaches regularly at both campuses and travels internationally to share and evolve the Method for a new generation.

With academic training from Brown University and UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, David blends artistic expertise with visionary leadership. Under his direction, the Institute continues to nurture actors, writers, directors, and creators who seek a deeper, more personal connection to their craft.

Today, David remains a dedicated custodian of his father’s work while reinterpreting the Method for contemporary artists, helping students ignite their own creative impulses and discover a truthful, fully lived experience in performance.

On February 23, David will hold a special acting workshop at Scripps Ranch Theatre, working one-on-one with actors. Enrollment is limited to 16 participants.

An acoustic celebration of the timeless music of James Taylor, featuring songs by Carole King and Bonnie Raitt. Join us to enjoy this beautiful music and the stories behind the songs, performed authentically by Never Die Young.

by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds

It’s 1934 and the Cleveland Opera company finds their star soprano arriving late with a jealous husband and a temper to match her over sized ego. The roles are reversed and the ladies take the lead in this madcap screwball comedy based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me a Tenor, guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

“Fast and Furious and consistently funny, Ludwig has created a showpiece of controlled chaos, relentless but deceptively thoughtful in its dissection of performative ego and pride.” (Houston Chronicle)