The Spy Who Went Into Rehab at Pacific Resident Theatre

What happens when a James Bond-like spy gets sent to rehab for his excessive drinking, gambling, womanizing and anger issues? His journey to enlightenment gets derailed, when his archenemy shows up for a final confrontation. A comedic look at how an outdated male relic, who still embodies toxic masculinity, learns to think differently, courtesy of a colorful group of “woke,” self-aware recovering addicts. 

“As a lifelong fan of James Bond, the movies and books, as well as all things 60's era spy, I was musing on the character of Bond. I realized that he was an alcoholic, a sex addict, nicotine addict and gambling addict. The story grew from that,” explains playwright Gregg Ostrin. “It's a play about taking ownership of your behavior, about becoming the best version of the person you were meant to be. But with a lot of comedy.”

Written by Gregg Ostrin/ Directed by Cyndy Fujikawa. Pacific Resident Theatre presents works of the highest quality, in order to entertain, inform and educate its multicultural community. In addition to the company’s commitment to rediscover the rarely performed classics, PRT is focused on fostering and developing new works through the collaboration of an artistic ensemble influenced by societal relevance, past, present and future. 8pm Fridays, Saturdays, and at 3pm Sundays through October 6, 2024. Pacific Resident Theatre is located at 703 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. Street parking or limited free lot behind building.

“A total must-see delight. Gloriously irreverent, and often, surprisingly endearing and touching… triumphs on many levels. Sexy … so much fun” - Broadway World