The CO$T of Living

Are you a watcher? Do you sit at your booth, knowing exactly what’s up with the patrons at the other tables? He’s about to propose. She wants a divorce. They’re on their first date. They are re-kindling an old romance. Oops - they're getting fired. Just once, wouldn’t you like to know if you’re right? Now, you can.

Set against the backdrop of your most favorite Indian restaurant, immerse yourself in the world of "Heera," where the flavors of India and the spice of life come together in an unforgettable evening of theatre.

Admission includes post-show wine and dessert reception with the cast.

Crafted and performed through the ShortBurst Theatre® process by Theatre R.A.W. members Simge Alak, Victoria Bemis, Marty Cohen, Caitlin Crowley, Victoria Domska, Bob Hucul, Linda Kohn, Emily Morgan, Emma Rosignol, Warren Sata, Theda Weston and Playhouse Associate Director of Adult Education Berkeley Sanjay. Written by Evelyn Rudie, directed by Playhouse Co-Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo. 

ShortBurst Theatre® is a collaboration in which professional artists, tyro performers and members of the community at large pool their resources, their time, and their concerns, to create theatre that is relevant on a personal, local and global level, and do it all in a very short span of time, hence the name.

Over the past 36 years, ShortBurst Theatre® has created 50+ collaborative productions locally, nationally and with companies from 11 countries, many that have later become main stage and touring productions, fostering cultural exchange and understanding and making a tangible difference across the city and around the world.  “The performances and collaborations are excellent and very educative. Their work is brilliant!” Fusami Sugimine, Director Global Project, International Human Network, Japan.

Masking is no longer required but still encouraged. We have extras - if you need one, just ask.

How can you become part of ShortBurst Theatre®? Just email us at theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com and we'll give you all the details.