Nevada City, CA — Sierra Stages is thrilled to announce its latest production, The Shorts, a captivating collection of four fun and fast-paced plays by Broadway’s most-produced female playwright, Theresa Rebeck. This dynamic new show will run from October 3 – October 19 at The Unchurch in Grass Valley, CA. 

Hunter Reed, Trish Adair, Judy Merrick are scheming coworkers  in What We’re Up Against
Hunter Reed, Trish Adair, Judy Merrick are scheming coworkers in What We’re Up Against

The Shorts starts by digging into Rebeck’s delightfully dark comedy through three short pieces (Sex with the Censor and Drinking Problem directed by Laura LeBleu and The Contract directed by Judy Merrick). Each explores different facets of the human experience—through the lens of Hollywood’s ultimate Faustian bargain, a woman who shares everything with her bartender, and one hilariously surreal hookup scene. 

Laura LeBleu plays a Hollywood agent in The Contract.
Laura LeBleu plays a Hollywood agent in The Contract.

Rounding out the show is the longer What We’re Up Against, a cuttingly comedic look at the challenging dynamics faced by women in the workplace. Directed by Sands Hall, this battle of the sexes offers a sharp critique on the gender barriers that persist in today’s professional environments. 

Tea Wade and T.E. Wolfe in What We’re Up Against.
Tea Wade and T.E. Wolfe in What We’re Up Against.

Know and Go

What: The Shorts

When: Thursday – Saturday @ 7:30pm / Sunday @ 2pm

Dates:  October 3 – 19

Where: The UnChurch

220 Bresee Place, Grass Valley

Tickets:  $25 – 30

Note: ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE—The Shorts is not for kids

Andie Schaffer and Sam Johnson in Sex with the Censor.
Andie Schaffer and Sam Johnson in Sex with the Censor.

The Shorts features a large cast of talented locals including Trish Adair, Tony Franchitto, Corinne Gelfan, Sam Johnson, Judy Merrick, Laura LeBleu, Hunter Reed, Andie Schaffer, Tea Wade, and T.E. Wolfe.

Sierra Stages has been bringing high-quality productions to Nevada County for 15 years. For tickets and more information on The Shorts, visit www.SierraStages.org or call 530.346.3210.