"What Opa Did", a world premiere at Theatre 40

Name: "What Opa Did", a world premiere at Theatre 40
Start: 2026-01-15T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-15T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Theatre 40

Schedule

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Theatre 40 | Beverly Hills, CA

Gripping family mysteries and secrets revealed, by Christopher Franciosa
About this Event

Theatre 40, in partnership with Holocaust Museum LA, proudly presents the World Premiere of:
"What Opa Did", by Christopher Franciosa
Directed by James Paradise

Produced by David Hunt Stafford

Opening January 15th, and running through February 15th,
Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
A mystery play about the secrets we keep and the actions we take to protect the ones we love. A young American woman receives disturbing news about what her German/Jewish grandfather may have done during World War II. While uncovering the shocking facts, she learns the truth about the terrifying choices both of her grandparents made to survive. Sometimes secrets can eat you from the inside, but sometimes they can save your soul.

Featuring the talents of: Meghan Lewis, Victor Montez, Lilli Passero, Jeremy Schaye, and Allan Wasserman
Set Design - Jeff Rack, Lighting Design - Derrick McDaniel, Sound Design - Nick Foran, Costume Design - Michael Mullen, Hair/Wig/Makeup Design - Judi Lewin, Stage Manager - Bill Froggatt
Running time: 2:05, including one intermission

At this time there are no additional safety regulations required of audiences, though you are welcome to wear a mask if you wish. If you do feel unwell please stay home.

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Now in our 59th Season, Theatre 40 is a multi-award-winning professional theatre company in Beverly Hills. We produce plays and staged readings of comedies, dramas, thrillers and mysteries, from world-premieres to beloved classics. Something for everyone, and always free parking!
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