with
Lend Me A Soprano
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds
April 23rd – May 17th, 2026
Scripps Ranch Theatre continues their “Diva” Season 46 with the play Lend Me A Soprano, written
by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds, the production runs April 23rd – May 17th on the
campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and
Sundays at 2pm. There are preview performances on Thursday, April 23rd and Friday April 24th at
7:30pm and Press Opening is Saturday, April 25th at 7:30pm. Patrons can purchase Tickets online at
www.scrippsranchtheatre.org or contact SRT Patron Services at 858-395-0573.
The talented cast includes Leigh Akin (Jo), Britania Cortez (Elena), Marcel Ferrin (Leo), Durwood
Murray (Pasquale), Dennis Peters (Jerry), Bobbi Randall (Julia), Hayden St. Clair (Bellhop) and Wendy
Waddell (Mrs. Luille Wylie)
Lend Me a Soprano is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy set in 1934, when glamour, egos, and high
notes rule the opera world. The Cleveland Opera Company is buzzing with anticipation for a sold-out
performance starring their internationally renowned diva. But when the temperamental soprano
finally arrives (hours late) she brings with her a jealous husband, a fiery personality, and enough
drama to rival anything happening onstage.
As tempers flare and misunderstandings spiral out of control, the company’s carefully planned
evening begins to unravel in spectacular fashion. With doors slamming, disguises flying, and identities
constantly mistaken, the women step into the spotlight in this hilarious, high-energy twist on Ken
Ludwig’s classic farce Lend Me a Tenor.
A sparkling screwball comedy where the stakes are high, the egos are higher, and the laughs come at
a breakneck pace. By the final curtain, audiences will be wiping away tears -not from tragedy, but
from pure, unstoppable laughter. .
“Fast and Furious and consistently funny, Ludwig has created a showpiece of controlled chaos,
relentless but deceptively thoughtful in its dissection of performative ego and pride. Mostly, however,
it’s just a dizzying amount of fun…a singling, door-slamming,bed hopping whirlwind of a good time.”
– Houston Chronicle
Director Kate Rose Reynolds shared “I am thrilled to be back at Scripps Ranch with this delightful
show. Lend Me a Soprano turns the world of farce on its head – the women have all the power, all the
agency, and a lot of the fun. Ken Ludwig’s script provides us with indelible characters who, despite
their hilarious quirks and comically bad decisions, are deeply human in their quest to connect and be
understood. This is door-slamming, shirt-losing, identity-mistaking slapstick comedy at its finest, and I
can’t wait to dive in with the truly remarkable cast and design team we’ve assembled.”
Production Team for Lend Me A Soprano
Kate Rose Reynolds – Director
Jennifer Burch – Assistant Director
Tim Benson – Stage Manager
Jayme Rubenstein – Assistant Stage Manager
Ruth Russell – Producer
Dixon Fish – Set Design
Duane McGregor – Set Dressing, Props Design,
Scenic Painting
John Owen – Set Construction Manager
Neal Soderberg – Set Construction Assistant
Josie Gerk – Lighting Design
Robert May – Sound Design
Heather Nunn – Costumes
Rhiannon McAfee – Dialect Coach
Brooklyn Justice – Wigs
Leslie Leytham – Musical Director
Kandace Crystal – Intimacy Director
Andy Benumea – Set Design Assistant
Christy Terill Reid – Set Builder
Scripps Ranch Theatre is located on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances run
from April 23rd – May 17th, 2026 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Patrons
can purchase Tickets online at https://scrippsranchtheatre.org or call 858-395-0573.
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 46th Season. Helmed by Artistic Director, Jill Drexler,
Scripps Ranch Theatre produces a mainstage season in their intimate 118 seat space. SRT strives to
share stories that engage the heart and mind. To learn more, visit www.scrippsranchtheatre.org
Scripps Ranch Theatre * 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131 * 858-578-7728
www.scrippsranchheatre.org
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