News release
“Resisted Living,” a brand-new comedy promising “an evening of laughter and loving dysfunction,” takes the stage at The Main Theatre Oct. 9-19.
Written and directed by award-winning Stevenson Ranch playwright Braddon Mendelson, the production dives headfirst into the mayhem of family dynamics.
The play follows Robert and Marge Dudek (played by Larry Shilkoff and Meggan Taylor), a couple in their 90s who have spent their lives in the same home since their wedding day 70 years ago. When Robert’s reluctance to discuss end-of-life planning with his three aging children becomes clear, their ex-con middle child ropes his sisters into a wild scheme to seize control of their parents’ estate.
Add a shady car dealer, a mysterious caregiver, and a web of deceit, and the fuse is lit for a riotous family meltdown, says a news release from the production.
Mendelson said in the release that the play promises an exploration of that age-old conundrum, “Where are my reading glasses and why is there Metamucil on my shirt?”
Rounding out the cast are Mia Zumsteg, Tamara Koltes, Goreti da Silva, Paige Ryan Caver, and Gary Raff as the ever-scheming son.
The play’s behind-the-scenes creative team is led by Heather Mendelson as producer. Eduardo Arteaga’s set design brings the Dudek family’s hectic universe to life, while Bobby Williams, a familiar face onstage, serves as assistant director. Tim Berreth returns for his third collaboration as Braddon’s lighting designer, with longtime creative partner Jerry Danielson composing the incidental and theme music. Costumer Lynn McQuown is also back as wardrobe consultant.
Santa Clarita audiences may be familiar with Braddon Mendelson’s previous works. “Rembrandt Perfected” made its world premiere at The Main in 2023, while “Provenance” played at both The Main and Curtain Call Performing Arts in 2024.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 10 and 17; 2 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19; and 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19.
Tickets ($27.51 including fees) are available at ResistedLiving.com. The Main is located at 24266 Main St. in Old Town Newhall.
