RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
July 3–20, 2026
What Price Freedom by Tony Blake
One Bed. Two Founding Fathers. The Fate of a Nation.
With war looming, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin attempt a covert peace negotiation with Britain. Forced to share a bed on the eve of the talks, one of America’s most enlightened pragmatists and one of its most insufferable realists find their greatest obstacle is not the Crown, but each other. As the fate of a new nation hangs in the balance, whose vision of freedom will prevail? In this world premiere by Tony Blake, the wit, fire, and restless brilliance of these founding fathers illuminate the question: What is the true price of independence?
Original Run: April 9-May 3, 2026
“The perfect play for our 250th!
It takes a village, and in this case, a professionally run theater company, to present such an important play.”
–Showmag.com
“Absolutely wonderful! Utterly phenomenal performances. A truly brilliant play. Bravo to all!!!”
–NoHoArtsDistrict.com
“A strong production withpowerful portrayals … and plenty of humor.”
–Discover Hollywood Magazine
“Delightful! Sharply observed and pointedly relevant.””
–Larchmont Buzz
Cast:
Rob Nagle – Benjamin Franklin
Brandon Bales – John Adams
Production Team:
Playwright: Tony Blake
Director: Darin Anthony
Producer: Laura Buckles
Producer: Dana Schwartz
Scenic and Lighting Design: Justin Huen
Sound Design: Warren Davis
Costume Design: Mylete Nora
Props: Dana Schwartz
This production is supported by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.