Ripcord

A Comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire

Calliope opens its 2026 season with Ripcord, a cleverly crafted comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright David Lindsay-Abaire that is guaranteed to take audiences on a roller-coaster ride of emotions.

Set in an assisted living facility, the play revolves around two incompatible roommates whose clashing personalities spark a hilarious rivalry that will have you in stiches, yet concludes with a resolution that will tug at your heartstrings.

Anticipated running time for this show is 2 hours (including intermission).

Performance Dates

Thursday, March 5, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 6, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2:00 pm
Friday, March 13, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2:00 pm

The performances are color-coded:
White = lots of seats available
Yellow = a popular show
Red = few seats left
Black = Sold Out

Tickets are $20 for regular admission, and $17 for students and seniors.

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Cast

Abby: Laura Steele
Marilyn: Brenda Jenkins Macedo
Scotty: Hunter Campbell
Benjamin, Lewis, Clown: Brendan McGee
Colleen, Woman in White: Aurora Grabill
Derek, Zombie Butler, Masked Man: Rob Killeen
 

Director

Dave Ludt