Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York’s most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. Who has the right to tell whose story? Simultaneously funny and shocking, Gloria is an adrenaline rush of a show as MacArthur “Genius” grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Please be aware: “Gloria” includes violence, intense themes, scenes, events, and sudden loud noises that may be unsettling to some viewers. Click here for more details.
*** FINALIST for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama
“A whip-smart satire! A sharp-toothed comic drama with a whole lot to say”The New York Times
“A shocking, hilarious, and spectacularly honest play” Chicago Tribune
“Provocative, sharply observant and playfully theatrical. This thought-provoking work continues its talented young writer’s winning streak” The Hollywood Reporter
Executive Producers Linda & Tod White
Associate Producer Laurie Smits Staude
Executive Season Producers Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
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3 Special Events:
Community Night
LGBTQIA+ Night
Wine Night
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Join us before and after the performance for a happy hour and get to know our community partners. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 11 starting at 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks. Be sure to meet our Community Partners!
8:00 PM - Gloria begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
10:15 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and our Community Partner.
10:45 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
11:30 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.
WINE NIGHT
Back by popular demand, Wine Night features a signature wine for the first 50 patrons in the door. Members and their guests receive priority access. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 18 starting at 7:00 PM.
6:45 PM - Check-in Starts
7:00 PM - Wine Night starts. Enjoy free exclusive wines!
7:45 PM - Wine Night ends. Get prepared for the show!
8:00 PM - Show starts, feel free to bring in your cup!
LGBTQIA+ NIGHT
Join us for our LGBTQIA+ nights, where theater lovers who share an identity can connect over refreshments and conversation before enjoying a performance. Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, October 19 starting at 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks.
8:00 PM - Gloria begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
10:15 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and each other.
10:45 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
11:30 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.
Are you part of a Community Organization? Contact us at shinshin@chancetheater.com for information on special discounts and fundraising opportunities.
IN PERFORMANCE
Audrey Forman, Emma Laird, Will Martella, and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Branda Lock in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley and Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Audrey Forman in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella, Emma Laird, and Audrey Forman in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Branda Lock and Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley & Will Martella at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Audrey Forman in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley & Will Martella in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Branda Lock in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Great writing; staging; exploration of interesting ideas around loneliness, writing, depression, guns, the damage done by being too self involved.. Great gem of a theater. Grateful for it being conveniently located; affordable; producing interesting plays. We have been theater goers for over 50 years in LA and OC. Your productions seem to be getting better and better.
— Anonymous
It was interesting, education, and entertaining
— Carrie McFarlane
A near-Pulitzer with superb, superb acting. What more can you ask for?
Great acting, sets, and show! really enjoyed it!
Great writing; staging; exploration of interesting ideas around loneliness, writing, depression, guns, the damage done by being too self involved.. Great gem of a theater. Grateful for it being conveniently located; affordable; producing interesting plays. We have been theater goers for over 50 years in LA and OC. Your productions seem to be getting better and better.
It was interesting, education, and entertaining
A near-Pulitzer with superb, superb acting. What more can you ask for?