On February 8, 2022, Geffen Playhouse previewed the West Coast premiere of “Power of Sail” with opening night soon to follow. Written by Paul Grellong (The Boys, Manuscript) and directed by Weyni Mengesha (Bars and Measures, Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!), the show will run through March 13, 2022. CLICK HERE to read a review from one of our writers.

Geffen Playhouse 2021/2022 Season production of Power of Sail; Photo by Justin Bettman

The cast includes Hugo Armstrong (Mysterious Circumstances, God of Carnage) as Frank Sullivan, Amy Brenneman (Judging Amy, Private Practice) as Amy Katz, Emmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston (All the Way, Network) as Charles Nichols, Donna Simone Johnson (Broken Fences, Pang!) as Quinn Harris, Tedra Millan (Present Laughter, The Wolves) as Maggie Rosen, Seth Numrich (Switzerland, Turn: Washington’s Spies) as Lucas Poole and Brandon Scott (Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us) as Baxter Forrest.

SYNOPSIS:
Distinguished Harvard professor Charles Nichols (Emmy & Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston) finds himself in hot water after inviting an incendiary white nationalist to speak at his annual symposium. His colleagues are concerned, his students are in revolt, but Charles is undeterred in his plot to expose and academically thrash his invited guest. This profoundly relevant new play by Paul Grellong (The Boys, Manuscript) examines the insidiousness of hate disguised as free speech and the question of who ultimately pays the price.

TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets currently priced at $30.00 – $129.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org – Fees may apply; Currently, children under six years of age will not be admitted. Proof of vaccination and masks are required – additional policy details can be found at www.geffenplayhouse.org/plan/reopening/

What: “Power of Sail” 
Where: Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, LA, 90024
When: Previews: Feb 8, 2022 – runs thru March 27, 2022; Tues-Saturday 8pm / Sat Matinee 2pm / Sunday 3pm & 8pm;
Website: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/