When the Lights Go Out

Sensory deprivation. Solitary confinement. A total eclipse. A broken heart.

When they’ve pulled the plug and your world goes dark, who will ignite the spark to light your way?

Written by Evelyn Rudie - Directed by Chris DeCarlo

Crafted & performed by Smita Bagla - Carly Barnhill - Bob Hucul - Linda Kohn

 Cassandra Murillo - Eléonor Nebot - Berkeley Sanjay - Annette Diana Walter

Admission includes post show “in the dark” wine and nibbles reception with the cast

Created by Playhouse Co-Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie as a tool for international theatrical and cultural exchange, and further developed for use locally and nationally by Associate Director Serena Dolinsky, ShortBurst® Theatre allows non-performers through professionals to address issues of concern and discover their artist's voice, combining movement, speech, performance art, text, ensemble work, improvisation, research and writing to create intense original productions performed for the public, with the goal of fostering a sense of community, gaining a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences in our shared and diverse traditions and cultures, and providing audiences and participants with dynamic tools to make a difference in their lives and the health and well-being of their community.

Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Santa Monica Rotary Club Foundation and Playhouse PALS.