[NoHo Arts District, CA] – WRITE ACT REPERTORY’s HOT SUMMER NIGHTS – THE MUSICALS (2026) – six world premiere one-act musicals – returns July 11 – August 1 at the Brickhouse Theatre in the NoHo Arts District.
A Collection of Six World Premiere One-Act Musical Experiences by 6 writers, 6 directors and 17 actors.
About HOT SUMMER NIGHTS – THE MUSICALS (2026)
Produced by Write Act Repertory’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant with Producer Darrin Yalacki, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS – THE MUSICALS (2026) is a one-act festival featuring six one-act musicals. All of these world premiere musicals are written by Write Act Repertory writers.
ANOTHER TIME
Written & Directed by Darrin Yalacki
As two people mourn parallel losses, their belief in fate is tested when moments of connection hint that love might transcend time, space, and even death.
A HOT MESS
Written by Helema Maggiore
Directed by Tiffani Ann Mills
Four band members are getting ready to perform at a big nightclub in front of a large crowd. They start to play the first song of the set but the vocalist runs off stage in the middle of the song. She gets stage fright and her anxiety doesn’t make it any better.
EMBRACE THE CRINGE
Written & Directed by Dmitry Parkhomchuk
An anxious young man tries to prove he belongs at the best nightclub in town, and his overenthusiastic mom might be the only person who can help him get in.
REAL ID
Written & Directed by Chris McGriff
Three days before her dream destination wedding, a bride-to-be lies about having a REAL ID and rushes to the DMV—only to be stopped by a clerk who forces her to confront a deeper truth: she’s ready for the wedding, but not the marriage.
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NORMAN CRABBE
Written By Susan C. Hunter and Tom Shelton
Directed by Susan C. Hunter
A determined wife arrives on a remote island to rescue her shipwrecked husband, only to find that he doesn’t want to be saved.
The Cast
Olive Banny, Maggie Borgen, Eric V Crumley, Jeron Devonte, Isa Fuller, Joshua Gill, Christina Giordano, Cate Harbin, Christine Hughes, Ann Li, Alyssa Lomosad, Naledi Miga, Linda Nile, Gilad Nilo, Teni Oduntan, Jack Sweeney, Anthony Zermeno.
The Team
Producing Artistic Director: John Lant
Producers: John Lant, Darrin Yalacki
Co-Producers: David Lvov and Dmitry Parkhomchuk
Additional Write Act Rep Producing Partner: Anne Mesa and Tamra Pica
Operations Manager & Associate Producer: Jonathan Harrison
Lighting Design: Zad Potter
PR / Publicity: SANDRA KUKER PR – Sandra Kuker-Franco
About Write Act Repertory
Under the producing artistic leadership of John Lant since 2003, an award-winning producer and director of over 350 plays in LA and NYC, including 18 Off-Broadway plays. WRITE ACT REPERTORY has produced over 75 Mainstage and 200 original one-act plays in Los Angeles and New York City. Write Act Repertory currently has worked on Off-Broadway plays running at St. Clement’s, Theater Row, MTC City Center, St. Luke’s Theatre, Actors Temple Theater and ATA, in the heart of the Broadway Theatre District. This company is dedicated to the development of original plays, lesser-known works by established writers, adaptations of classical-themed materials and musicals. Write Act Repertory also produces rarely seen works and unfinished musicals by composers who passed before their work was completed.
More Info
Walk-ins will be waitlisted at the door. Reserving ahead of time is strongly encouraged. Street parking in the neighboring residential area. Please plan to arrive early. There may be loud noises and limited flashing lights.
Read the NoHo Arts theatre review of Hot Summer Nights – The Musicals>>