'Lost In Yonkers'

Scripps Ranch Theatre continues their 43rd Season with their production of Tony and Pulitzer prize-winner "Lost In Yonkers" written by Neil Simon and directed by Jaquelyn Ritz. The production runs at Scripps Ranch Theatre on the campus of Alliant Int’l University.

It previews on Friday, May 19, opens Saturday, May 20 and runs through June 11; Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. No performance on June 4. Added matinee on Saturday, June 10.

To reserve seats, contact the box office at (858) 395-0573 or online at www.scrippsranchtheatre.org 

Director Jacquelyn Ritz, a multi-talented San Diego actor, director and educator, shared “Real, honest and bursting with humor, it's easy to see why Neil Simon has been called “the Shakespeare of his time.”  Set in Yonkers in 1942, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows the story of young brothers Jay and Arty, as they are left to live with Grandma Kurnitz and Aunt Bella for the next 11 months - while their father Eddie takes to the road to repair the family's devastated financial situation.  We also meet Uncle Louie and Aunt Gert, with their own idiosyncrasies and set of survival issues.  Look out!  I love the humanity, vibrancy and spirit of this play.  Loaded with humor and heart, perhaps we'll see that with a little help, we can make it through our darkest days.”

The cast of San Diego Performers includes SRT Artistic Director, Jill Drexler as Grandma Kurnitz, Katee Drysdale as Bella, Kenny Bordieri as Eddie, Eddy Lukovic as Louie, Melanie Mino as Gert, J.P. Wishchuk as Arty and Giovanny Diaz de Leon as Jay.

About Scripps Ranch Theatre

Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) is a professional theatre company located on the campus of Alliant International University and is celebrating its 43rd Season. Helmed by Artistic Director, Jill Drexler, Scripps Ranch Theatre produces a mainstage season in their intimate 118 seat space. SRT is a leader in the Southern California Arts Community in developing and producing new plays with their annual Out On A Limb - New Plays From America’s Finest City. To learn more, visit www.scrippsranchtheatre.org