SEASON 41
PURPOSE
2026/2027
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DECADE SPONSOR: Joann Clark
SEASON SPONSORS: Coming soon!
NI MI MADRE — WEST COAST PREMIERE
Written & performed by Arturo Luíz Soria
August 13, 2026 – September 6, 2026 / Opening Night: September 22, 2026
This riotous, Obie Award-winning one-person show follows an over-the-top Brazilian matriarch scrambling to raise her queer son within a confusing American culture. Infused and enlivened by the music of Gloria Estefan and Cher, the comedy delves into the secrets of an immigrant family and the complicated love between parent and child. It is a hilarious, sharp, and deeply human celebration of queer Latiné survival and identity.
PRODUCTION SPONSOR: Coming Soon!
ARROWHEAD — San Diego Premiere
by Catya McMullen
November 12, 2026 – December 6, 2026 / Opening Night: November 21, 2026
When an accidentally pregnant lesbian hosts a secret abortion party at a lake house, the weekend quickly spirals into a chaotic, hilarious collision of crashing friends and imploding identities. This fearless, laugh-out-loud comedy tackles bodily autonomy and community expectations with humor instead of hopelessness. It is a bold, wildly entertaining new play that will leave audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls.
PRODUCTION SPONSORS: Sara & Theresa Carroll
MOTHER PLAY — West Coast Premiere
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February 18, 2027 – March 14, 2027 / Opening Night: February 27, 2027
In the turbulence of 1962 America, matriarch Phyllis maintains a rigid blueprint for her family’s success, but her fiercely independent children, Carl and Martha, are prepared to tear up her script. Fueled by gin, smoke, and stubborn love, this highly theatrical production blends surreal farce with heartbreaking tenderness. It follows a family enduring the friction of a changing world, exploring the cost of authenticity and the power of forgiveness.
PRODUCTION SPONSOR: Coming soon!
TAKE ME OUT — San Diego Premiere
by Richard Greenberg
May 20, 2027 – June 20, 2027 / Opening Night: May 29, 2027
This Tony Award-winning masterwork explores the high-stakes world of professional baseball when a star player dares to come out as gay. Razor-sharp and wickedly funny, the story exposes the fractures of masculinity, race, and class hidden beneath a culture built on silence. It creates an electrifying collision between the worlds of sports and theatre, inviting fans of both into an unforgettable, provocative conversation.
PRODUCTION SPONSOR: Coming soon!
About Season 40:
LOVE AS REVOLUTION
Decade Sponsor: Joann Clark
Season Sponsors: Randy Clark & Tom Maddox
Corporate Sponsor: Show Imaging, Inc.
Each production in our milestone 40th Anniversary Season is a testament to the transformative and unifying force of love, showcasing the beauty of acceptance, understanding, and empathy. As we come together to experience these powerful stories, we invite our community members to join us on a journey of exploration and connection, celebrating the rich tapestry of human experiences.
