Written and performed by Diana Gitelman and directed by Faline England, this solo show follows the reluctant adoption of two guinea pigs that unexpectedly becomes a portal into generational trauma, cultural identity, and motherhood exhaustion. The journey moves from Soviet Jewish roots to unprocessed grief tied to family memories, with the guinea pigs serving as absurd spirit guides. The piece culminates in a rediscovery of self-worth and love of life.
Cast and Creative Team for It Ends With Guinea Pigs at 1st Stage
Cast
Ronald Rand
Harold Clurman
Diana Gitelman
Ensemble
Baron Vaughn
Ensemble
Creative Team
Faline England
Director
Aysan Celik
Director
News About It Ends With Guinea Pigs at 1st Stage
Review: BARON VAUGHN: CYCLE BREAKER at 1st Stage
August 24, 2026 Baron Vaughn tells tales of complex family relationships, generational trauma, and breaking that cycle through the way that he parents his own children and manages family life, with just the right amount of comedy.
LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMANCE to Return to 1st Stage in 2026
July 30, 2026 1st Stage in Tysons will present three solo shows during the Logan Festival of Solo Performance, featuring performers Ronald Rand, Diana Gitelman and Baron Vaughn, with support from the Revada Foundation.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at 1st Stage?
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
What shows have played recently at 1st Stage?
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Indecent (06/04/26-06/21/26)
Young Americans (04/11/26-04/26/26)
Between Riverside and Crazy (02/19/26-03/08/26)
Birthday Candles (12/04/25-12/21/25)
Fair Play (10/16/25-11/02/25)
The Logan Festival of Solo Performance (09/18/25-09/28/25)
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Indecent (06/04/26-06/21/26)
Young Americans (04/11/26-04/26/26)
Between Riverside and Crazy (02/19/26-03/08/26)
Birthday Candles (12/04/25-12/21/25)
Fair Play (10/16/25-11/02/25)
The Logan Festival of Solo Performance (09/18/25-09/28/25)
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