California Stage's SacSoloSeries4 to Present Two World Premieres This Summer

This summer, California Stage will feature two witty, revealing world premiere one-man plays in repertory as part of its returning SacSoloSeries4. Elly Award-winning actor Richard Winters returns with his own solo show Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed while local performer and musician Gary Weinberg brings Robert Lautz' The Third Date to life. The SacSoloSeries4 will run in the Dennis Wilkerson Theater, June 12th thru July 5th.

Winters' (pictured, left) Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed takes audiences on an epic yet all-too relatable journey. From the frustrations of finding the edge of a Saran Wrap roll to the farce of internet dating, Winters uses his wide ranging powers of observation to explore the secret life of a newly divorced man. He plumbs his fears and past foolishness-from the sacred to the scary-to create an evening of humor and self-discovery. Long-time collaborator Gary Wright directs. Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed will run Fridays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm in the Dennis Wilkerson Theater.

The Third Date by Robert Lautz takes a compelling, humorous look at the impact of a serious illness and the demands of change in one man's life. Local performer and musician Gary Weinberg (pictured, right) plays Richard Montauk, whose recent experiences run the medical gamut. Now on the brink of a new relationship, the self-assured ad-man finds his needs changed and his previous modus operandi wanting. Beloved local director Maggie Adair Upton directs this touching tour de force. The Third Date will run Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm in the Dennis Wilkerson Theater.

California Stage's SacSoloSeries4 will run June 12th thru July 5th in the Dennis Wilkerson Theater at the R25 Arts Center, a three-venue complex located at 1721 25th Street in Midtown Sacramento. Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed will run Fridays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm in rep with The Third Date running Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm. Ticket prices are $20.00 for general admission; $15.00 for military, students, SARTA members and seniors; and $12.00 for groups of six or more. Tickets can be purchased at calstage.org or by calling 916-451-5822.

Photo Credit: Terry Brindisi

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