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West Coast Premiere of ‘Grangeville’ at Ruskin Theatre in Santa Monica Earns Acclaim as a Masterclass in Acting

17 June 2026 09:15

The West Coast premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Grangeville’ at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica is being hailed as one of the best productions of 2026.

- Jeff LeBeau and Tim Cummings star as estranged half-brothers Jerry and Arnold in a powerful story of childhood trauma and reconciliation. - Director John P.

Flynn, a veteran of Los Angeles theater, guides the cast through Hunter’s character-driven narrative. - The play explores themes of abuse, escape, and forgiveness, with a poignant resolution involving a game of UNO.

Tickets start at $25, with performances running Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, and Sundays at the Ruskin Theatre Arts Center.

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