Written by Thomas J. Misuraca
Directed by Mia Spencer
Trinity Theatre in Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego, CA 92108
Nov 28 – Dec 14, 2025
November 18th, 2025, San Diego For Immediate Release
Trinity Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their Grown Up Stage’s production of IFs (Imaginary Friends) by Thomas J. Misuraca running from November 28th – December 14th. The production is directed by Mia Spencer. IFs (Imaginary Friends) runs at Trinity’s Mission Valley location in the Mission Valley Mall. To learn more or purchase tickets https://trinityttc.org/current-productions/
Synopsis: Imaginary friend, Pippin, has been released from service by the child who created her. She laments with her other recently released imaginary friends, knowing unless something changes, they’ll cease to exist. When their peer Dab, confesses that he’s been hanging out with an older woman who can see him, the others want to meet her. Bea ends up only able to see Pippin, but introduces them to some of her senior friends, and all but one imaginary friend now have real friends once again. But dealing with older friends has its challenges. Bea’s daughter, Jenna, is overly concerned for her mother. Even more so after Bea breaks her hip while “playing” with her friends. As Bea’s health continues to decline, her friends must fight for their rights as older folks.
Trinity Theatre Artistic Director, Sean Boyd shared “We are big fans of Thomas Miscuraca’s work at Trinity Theatre Company and have shared a number of his pieces over the years including The Stark Truth of Humanity and A Good Game. In April of this year – we presented a staged reading of IFs (Imaginary Friends) in our third annual New Works Festival. This wonderfully heartfelt and moving piece was so strong and well received – that we wanted to see it really on its feet – and programmed it into our season. It is thrilling to be a part of the trajectory of the development of exciting new work. We look forward to sharing IFs (Imaginary Friends) with our community.”
Playwright Thomas J. Miscuraca added “IFs (Imaginary Friends) holds a special place in my heart because it’s about the older generation using their imagination to tap into their youth. I hope it reminds everybody of the importance of play and make-believe no matter what the age on their driver’s license says. You’re never too mature to act immature.“
The Cast of IFs (Imaginary Friends)
Galardriel Bessette Pippin
Jo Darlene Reardon Bea
Lance Pate John/Doctor/Brad
Mary Friedel Veronica
Sean Libiran Dab
Steve Fitzgerald Herman
Ali Impey Jenna
Tara Romanczyk Mimi
Creative Team of IFs (Imaginary Friends)
Executive Artistic Director – Sean Boyd
Director – Mia Spencer
Stage Manager – Vivian White
Scenic Designer – Kayla Brunell
Lighting Designer – Mashun Tucker
Costume Designer – Brenna Maeinschein
Sound Designer – Ash Floyd
Performances run at the Mission Valley Space at 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 128.
Friday, Novemer 28th 7:00pm
Saturday, November 29th 7:00pm
Sunday, November 30th 2:00pm
Friday, December 5th 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th 7:00pm
Sunday, December 7th 2:00pm
Friday, December 12th 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13th 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14th 2:00pm
About Trinity Theatre Company
Helmed by Artistic Director, Sean Boyd, Trinity Theatre Company (TTC) renders productions of great societal value in hopes of unifying friends, family, and community. TTC believes all individuals wishing to participate in the performing arts should have a venue in which they inspire and are inspired. Our shows merge the talents of seasoned performers as well as spirited newcomers, jointly engaged in both performance and technical aspects of theatre. www.trinityttc.org
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