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Events on Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM - Opening Night

7:00 PM

A Musical, Political Comedy

Trump’s Inner Circle Weighs Future of MAGA at 81st Birthday Summit

As dusk settled over a secluded Florida estate on June 14, 2027, Donald Trump marked his eighty-first birthday not with fanfare, but with strategy. Behind closed doors, a handful of trusted advisers weighed how to keep the MAGA movement at the center of American politics—and whether talk of an unprecedented third term was mere fantasy or the next step in Trump’s long campaign to shape the Republican future.Read more

Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 PM - Preview/PWYC

7:30 PM

Written by Lisa D'Amour, Directed by Malinda L. Beckham & Curtis Barber, Regional Premiere

A group of people living on the fringes of society face their personal struggles and chase elusive dreams in Lisa D’Amour’s vibrant, poignant, and darkly comedic dive into the gritty underbelly and vibrancy of New Orleans.

Set in a dilapidated motel off the bustling Airline Highway, a group of misfits has formed their own unconventional family. They come together to honor and celebrate the life of Miss Ruby, a beloved community figure and former exotic dancer, as she nears the end of her life. With a palette of raw honesty and unapologetic humor, the play paints a portrait of those who inhabit the edges of the city’s allure, offering a mix of humor and heart as they navigate life’s complexities, and create a family in the most unexpected and overlooked places.Read more

Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 PM

8:00 PM

It's not just the story of a mother and her daughter. It's the story of all of us who have ever had to face the unexpected and find strength where we thought there was none.

In this show, inspired by her book, Claudia Valdés takes us on a profound and luminous journey about love, resilience, and hope. With humor, emotion, and soul-stirring truths, she reminds us that limits can be broken and that every obstacle can be transformed into an impetus to soar higher.

A gathering to laugh, get emotional and leave believing that, no matter who you are or what your story is, we all have an astronaut inside.

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No es solo la historia de una madre y su hija. Es la historia de todos los que, alguna vez, hemos tenido que enfrentarnos a lo inesperado y encontrar fuerza donde creíamos que no la había.

En este espectáculo inspirado en su libro, Claudia Valdés nos lleva a un viaje profundo y luminoso sobre amor, resiliencia y esperanza. Con humor, emoción y verdades que tocan el alma, nos recuerda que los límites pueden romperse y que cada obstáculo puede transformarse en un impulso para volar más alto.

Un encuentro para reír, emocionarse y salir creyendo que, sin importar quién seas o cuál sea tu historia, todos llevamos un astronauta dentro.Read more