IFS (IMAGINARY FRIENDS) Comes to Trinity Theatre Company

Trinity Theatre Company has announced their Grown Up Stage's production of IFs (Imaginary Friends) by Thomas J. Misuraca running from November 28th - December 14th. The production is directed by Mia Spencer. IFs (Imaginary Friends) runs at Trinity's Mission Valley location in the Mission Valley Mall.

Synopsis: Imaginary friend, Pippin, has been released from service by the child who created her. She laments with her other recently released imaginary friends, knowing unless something changes, they’ll cease to exist. When their peer Dab, confesses that he’s been hanging out with an older woman who can see him, the others want to meet her. Bea ends up only able to see Pippin, but introduces them to some of her senior friends, and all but one imaginary friend now have real friends once again. But dealing with older friends has its challenges. Bea’s daughter, Jenna, is overly concerned for her mother. Even more so after Bea breaks her hip while “playing” with her friends. As Bea’s health continues to decline, her friends must fight for their rights as older folks.

Trinity Theatre Artistic Director, Sean Boyd shared “We are big fans of Thomas Miscuraca's work at Trinity Theatre Company and have shared a number of his pieces over the years including The Stark Truth of Humanity and A Good Game. In April of this year - we presented a staged reading of IFs (Imaginary Friends) in our third annual New Works Festival. This wonderfully heartfelt and moving piece was so strong and well received - that we wanted to see it really on its feet - and programmed it into our season. It is thrilling to be a part of the trajectory of the development of exciting new work. We look forward to sharing IFs (Imaginary Friends) with our community.”

Playwright Thomas J. Miscuraca added "IFs (Imaginary Friends) holds a special place in my heart because it's about the older generation using their imagination to tap into their youth. I hope it reminds everybody of the importance of play and make-believe no matter what the age on their driver's license says. You're never too mature to act immature."

The Cast of IFs (Imaginary Friends)

Galardriel Bessette:  Pippin

Jo Darlene Reardon:  Bea

Lance Pate: John/Doctor/Brad

Mary Friedel: Veronica

Sean Libiran: Dab

Steve Fitzgerald: Herman

Ali Impey: Jenna

Tara Romanczyk:  Mimi

Creative Team of IFs (Imaginary Friends)

Executive Artistic Director  - Sean Boyd

Director - Mia Spencer

Stage Manager - Vivian White

Scenic Designer - Kayla Brunell
Lighting Designer - Mashun Tucker

Costume Designer - Brenna Maeinschein