Scripts & Sips

A casual, fun, immersive afternoon giving audience members a taste of the creative process in bringing new work to life. Enjoy themed cocktails and mocktails, complimentary light bites, and a post-show panel discussion with the writer, director, and cast. The Romeo and Juliet Senior Citizens Project–A Comedy A new play by Jami Brandli. Story by Jami Brandli, Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, and Nina Sallinen (and William Shakespeare, too) Lucas, a recent Yale MFA graduate, is hired to direct an abridged production of Romeo and Juliet for a local senior citizens retirement facility. Hilarious complications arise among the elder actors during rehearsals as an unexpected romance re-blossoms between Rich and Rose, the two star-crossed lovers/residents at the facility. As this comedy about second chances unfolds, we’ll watch both Lucas and his cast of headstrong seniors wrestle with Shakespeare and real-life drama. But will they be able to come together as a team and actually pull off opening night? The odds are against them, but the play must go on…no matter what. Tickets: $20 and $10 This program is supported in part by the Community Arts Grant from the City of Burbank.