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Three couples gather for their annual beach trip to scatter the ashes of Joy, the friend who held them together for 40 years. But Jack, her widower, shocks everyone by inviting Evelyn—a widow who understands his grief—to join them. What should be a healing reunion fractures as the group grapples with an impossible question: How long should you mourn before you’re allowed to live again? Spreading Joy explores love, loss, and the courage to open your heart when those closest to you think it’s too soon.
September 4 – 20, 2026
By Cricket Daniel
Co-directed by Richard Choate and Whitney Garner.
Age Rating: TBA
The link to buy tickets will be available soon.
PLAY SYNOPSIS
AUDITIONS
Upcoming auditions for our next season’s production Spreading Joy by Cricket Daniel! Co-directed by Richard Choate and Whitney Garner.
Auditions are July 5th, 6th and 7th. There are 6 roles, 3 men and 3 women. More info TBA.
Three couples gather for their annual beach trip to scatter the ashes of Joy, the friend who held them together for 40 years. But Jack, her widower, shocks everyone by inviting Evelyn—a widow who understands his grief—to join them. What should be a healing reunion fractures as the group grapples with an impossible question: How long should you mourn before you’re allowed to live again? Spreading Joy explores love, loss, and the courage to open your heart when those closest to you think it’s too soon.