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Theatre 40 at the Reuben Cordova Theatre (Beverly Hills, CA)
When Lisa Dillman was asked what inspired American Wee-Pie, her 2013 comedy that’s now being staged by Theatre 40 of Beverly Hills, she cited three things. First, the recent downturn in the economy caused many of her friends to lose their jobs, forcing them — and Dillman — to consider what should comprise “act two” of life. Second, she noticed that, despite the recession, fancy cupcake shops were opening all over the city. And, lastly, an old memory kept resurfacing: Once, when she was young, Dillman caught the gaze of a stranger in Union Station the second before he keeled over and died on the platform. From such disparate strands, Dillman has woven American Wee-Pie, which follows a middle-aged textbook editor back to his hometown for a funeral. Once there, however, the editor quickly finds himself headed off in unexpected directions. Don’t miss this heartbreaking comedy about life’s second acts — and the persistent power of small surprises.
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