A Whirl of Texts and Fun

A new comedy about texts, sex, and empty nests, Parents in Chains – written by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Jay Martel – is the latest Ensemble Theatre Company production at the New Vic.

Directed by Andy Fickman, the play focuses on six Los Angeles parents dealing with communications from their teenagers driving home from an event in San Francisco as a hurricane approaches.

The trip and bad weather bring out the best and worst in the parents and interesting reactions from the 17-year-olds.

The first night starred Jorja Fox, Pete Gardner, Melora Hardin, Sharon Lawrence, Thomas Sadoski, and Matt Walsh.

Later this month the show’s cast will change to include Montecito actress Jane Lynch.

Give it a whirl!