[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Group Rep presents the world premiere of Tami Yardenne’s The Young and the Rest of Us, running April 2 – May 10.
Murder, scandal, and soap opera secrets take the stage in the world premiere of The Young and the Rest of Us at The Group Rep
Playwright Tamir Yardenne brings The Young and the Rest of Us, a new dark comedy mystery set behind the scenes of a fictional daytime drama, to the stage at the Group Repertory Theatre. The play is directed by Douglas Jewell and produced by Susan Carey Heenan for the Group Rep.
Daytime TV goes off the rails in this wickedly funny murder mystery: stylish, darkly unhinged, and fueled by ambition, power, and deceit; an Emmy is up for grabs.
Set during an Emmy nomination celebration for a long-running soap opera, the play begins when a cast member announces she plans to expose everyone’s secrets. 34 minutes later, she’s found dead… and suddenly the glamorous world behind the show is full of suspects. As rivalries, affairs, and hidden agendas surface, the characters scramble to uncover the truth before the scandal destroys them all.
Inspired by classic whodunits in the spirit of Agatha Christie, The Young and the Rest of Us blends theatrical mystery with biting Hollywood satire. The play pulls back the curtain on fame, ego, and the chaos that can unfold when actors stop pretending.
Tamir Yardenne is a playwright and actor whose television credits include appearances on the daytime dramas All My Children, Guiding Light and The Young & the Restless. With The Young and the Rest of Us, Yardenne brings his love of mystery storytelling and soaps to the stage.
The Cast
The cast features the talents of D. Anthony Boone, Tharon Dulla, Evelyn Kotch, Marcel Licera, Suzy London, Cierra Lundy, Erik Nothstein, and Erin Lee Smith.
The Team
Written by Tamir Yardenne
Directed by Douglas Jewell
Produced for the Group Rep Theater by Susan Carey Heenan
Asst. Director: Cynthia Bryant
Stage Manager: Kiana Irene
Costumes: Cyndy Payo
Board Operator: John Ledley
More Info
The Group Rep Theatre – Upstairs (second floor) is not handicapped accessible. Free limited early bird parking is available in the parking lot next to the theatre. Free street parking is also available on Burbank Blvd. as well as side streets.
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