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An Evening of Laughter at the Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration at Theatre West
Dates: 10/17/2025 - 10/19/2025
📍 Theatre: Theatre West
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An Evening of Laughter at the Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration honors the legacy of Ellen Idelson, a former Theatre West member known for her work as a comedy writer for shows like Ellen and Will & Grace. This event features a lineup of comedic performances, showcasing original works that explore the humorous side of life’s challenges. Highlights include The Loan, Table for Three, and The Heartbreaker, each offering a unique take on relationships and personal dilemmas, with performances by actors such as Connie Mellors, Artin Karimi, and John Combs. The celebration serves as a platform for both established and emerging talent in the realm of comedic writing and performance.
Cast and Creative Team for An Evening of Laughter at the Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration at Theatre West
Cast
Peter D. Michael
Ensemble
Bryan Siu
Ensemble
George Kappaz
Ensemble
Meagan Truxal
Ensemble
Dan Frischman
Ensemble
Walter Rodriguez
Ensemble
Ensemble
Kathie Barnes
Ensemble
Danielle Weeks
Ensemble
Daniel Korth
Ensemble
Dina Morrone
Ensemble
Meg Lin
Ensemble
Allen Schack
Ensemble
Monika Vidakovic
Ensemble
Beto Ruiz
Ensemble
Paula K. Long
Ensemble
Lily Cadot
Ensemble
Mustafa Hamoudeh
Ensemble
David Mingrino
Ensemble
Anne Leyden
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apurv Khanna
Ensemble
Artin Karimi
Ensemble
Matthew Gademske
Ensemble
Ensemble
Bonnie Kalisher Dukes
Ensemble
Donald Moore
Ensemble
Connie Mellors
Ensemble
Ensemble
Jeanine Anderson
Ensemble
George Tovar
Ensemble
Creative Team
Donald Moore
Producer
Angela Bruning
Director
Mark Wilding
Writer
Thomas Mendola
Director
Monika Vidakovic
Writer
Charlie Mount
Director
Ben Scuglia
Writer
Jeanine Anderson
Writer
Elayne Heilviel
Director
Steve Nevil
Writer
Bill Sehres
Director
George Kappaz
Writer
Director
Tom Walla
Writer
Director
Writer
Director
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