Love and Liberation: a groundbreaking musical exploration of sight and sound at Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

A creative exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation starring Lena Winner, Adya Mohanty and Bennet Rine. A one- night-only theatrical concert.

Lena Winner is an actress with a background in psychology and a love for helping her community. She studied the Meisner technique at the Ruskin School of Acting where she learned how to access a deep vulnerability and developed her love of acting. She hopes to continue growing her acting skills and proclivity for empathy through both performance and pursuing a degree in social work.

Adya Mohanty is an actor, singer, and writer. Since graduating from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in 2022 and training at the Ruskin School of Acting in Meisner technique, Adya has quickly landed a series regular role in an independent pilot, a network TV guest star, several leads in independent short films, a featured role in a Nike commercial for the Women’s World Cup. She also recently performed at the Apollo Theater in New York City. 

Bennett Rine is an artist, writer, and poet. With a background in international relations, Bennett believes in language’s ability to disrupt dominant narratives and create possibilities by imagining new futures for us to inhabit. He looks forward to continue sharing his work with audiences as well as future publications. Originally from New Orleans, Bennett now lives in Los Angeles with his cat, Bast.

Produced by Berkeley Sanjay, Santa Monica Playhouse Associate Director of Adult Education. $25 admission includes post-show wine and sweets reception with the cast

Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.