The heart of any comedy production beats with the rhythm of the actors’ timing, energy, and wit. These fearless performers are the ones who take the script’s punchlines and turn […]

Who is David Lindsay-Abaire?
David Lindsay-Abaire is an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his darkly comedic and emotionally resonant works. Born on November 30, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up in […]

About the Authors
This year, our authors range from as nearby as Oakland to as far away as Amsterdam. Regardless of where they live, they’ve all got something to say with thought-provoking narratives, vibrant characters, and powerful storytelling.

The Cast of Small Mouth Sounds
Bess Wohl’s play about six characters who are attending a silent retreat, contains almost no dialogue, but it speaks volumes. It is a satire, but it treats its subject with […]

Who is Bess Wohl?
Bess Wohl is a talented playwright known for her insightful and often humorous exploration of human relationships and societal issues. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Wohl developed a […]

2024 Summer Staged Reading Series
Beginning May 31 and through August 23, we’ll bring you 7 evenings of entertainment with readings of brand-new original works by budding playwrights at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists at 1625 Salvador Ave in Napa.

Small Mouth Sounds
by Bess Wohl April 26 through May 12 at the Yountville Community Center in Yountville. THE STORY: In the overwhelming quiet of the woods, six runaways from city life embark […]

Our 2024 Season
Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl Bess Wohl’s 2016 Critics’ Pick (The New York Times, New York Magazine, Time Out New York) opens our 2024 season. Filled with awkward and […]

The Crew of Men on Boats
We all love watching a show come alive. The lights, the set, the sound, the acting, the story! Without these people, none of that would happen… so here is a […]