Atypical Grace explores the challenges faced by parents of children with learning disabilities through the eyes of Marilynn, a compassionate support group leader. Written and performed by Maria Fagan Hassani, the show delves into themes of empathy, forgiveness, and the ongoing journey of parenting. As the diverse group navigates complexities related to ADHD, math, and reading difficulties, they discover the importance of community and understanding in their shared experiences. The performance will include a post-show Q&A for deeper engagement with the audience.
Cast and Creative team for Atypical Grace at Santa Monica Playhouse
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Shelley Cooper
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Emmet Sempek
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Paul Linke
The Summer I Got Old
Theda Weston
The Six at Ten
Madeleine Lemay
The Six at Ten
Tim Torre
The Six at Ten
Misha Kofman
The Six at Ten
Ruthie Danziger
My Great Turnaround
Anne DiGiovanni
EXES: The musical
Rahvaunia Johnson
tHis Is Very IMPORTANT
Paulina Combow
Adopted by Appalachians
Dee Freeman
Poison Gun
Albie Selznick
Letter From David
Rejyna Douglass-Whitman
Trans Mom vs Family court: Justice Sees No Gender
Miles Otway
Black Don’t Crack
Alia Atkins
Black Don’t Crack
Darrell Goss
Black Don’t Crack
Jeff Keller
Black Don’t Crack
Mz. REKA
Black Don’t Crack
Zuleika Moreno
Black Don’t Crack
Andrew Searles
Black Don’t Crack
Natasha Mikha
Marilyn Monroe, Unknown Letters
Ian Michael Scheller
My Unexpected Journey Into Magic
Jenn Brown
If Truth Be Told
Venessa Verdugo
HOOLIGANI
Jackie Brehiman
Cruel Landlord
Carmen Scott
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Sonja Marie
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Director
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Music
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Writer
Becca Beberaggi
Writer
Becca Beberaggi
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Writer
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Director
Leslie Stewart
Producer
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Writer
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Director
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Writer
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Director
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Writer
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Performer
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Creator
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Writer
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Developer
Anne DiGiovanni
Writer
Anne DiGiovanni
Producer
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Director
Joseph Lewczak
Writer
Jeannette Lawler
Drums
Shelley Cooper
Writer
Kelsey Miller
Director
Tanya Thomas
Writer
Maegan Mandarino
Writer
Heather Dowling
Character Coach
Marilyn Anderson
Writer
Carmen Scott
Writer
Carmen Scott
Producer
Jen West
Director
Jen West
Producer
Rheagan Wallace
Writer
Rheagan Wallace
Producer
Jessica Lynn Johnson
Director
Pina
Presenter
Maria Fagan Hassani
Writer
Heather Dowling
Director
Jessica Lynn Johnson
Producer
Christinna Chauncey
Acting Coach
Cynthia Spierer
Writer
Eric Scott Golovan
Director
Suzanne Bressler Zoltan
Associate Producer
Pattie Fitzgerald
Performer
Wendy Hammers
Performer
Susan Landon
Performer
Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett
Writer
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