San Diego, CA - January 19, 2010 - Scripps Ranch Theater today announced its performance selections and schedule for the upcoming 2010 - 2011 season, starting Sept 10, 2010. 
 
"Scripps Ranch Theatre continues to grow professionally and artistically," says  Jill Drexler, Scripps Ranch Theatre's Artistic Director.  "Long-term season ticket holders tell us they are delighted with our productions. Those who are discovering SRT for the first time say they are impressed with the high quality and intimate theatre experience." 
 
Social Security by Andrew Bergman 
Our season starts with a hilarious adult comedy about the shattering of yuppie bliss, the timelessness of romance and an aged Jewish mother who turns her children’s lives upside down in the nicest way.  “… you can laugh out loud joyfully … for the play is a hoot and better yet, a sophisticated hoot.” N.Y.Post.
 
Deathtrap by Ira Levin
A classic thriller written by the author of Rosemary’s Baby, Deathtrap is an exquisite blend of mystery, thrills and even humor. This gripping tale, told with icy skill, will amuse you, confuse you and hold you in its spell up to the final moment. “Scream a little. It’s good for you.” Cue Magazine
 
Painting Churches by Tina Howe
At its core this is a beautifully written play about love - love that has survived the crucible of a long marriage, love that continues to sustain even in the dimming of the day. It is said that Tina Howe uses words like brushstrokes.  “A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits.” N.Y. Times
 
Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
Spend an evening with the sisters: Lenny, Meg and Babe as they wind their way out of trouble and into your heart. This Pulitzer Prize winner is a poignant, comical, touching story of life and love in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.  “From time to time a play comes along that restores one’s faith in our theatre …” New York Magazine
 
Rounding Third by Richard Dresser
Come be a little leaguer as Coach Don and Coach Michael (a bit of an Odd Couple) lead you to victory or to, um, enjoyment of the game?  A very comical and heart-warming look at baseball and fatherhood and life values.  “This play reflects the passions, the joy and the pain that fills the heart of any person who has ever loved a child who was competing for anything, from sports to spelling bees …." ­San Jose Repertory Theatre
 
All performances are held in the Legler Benbough Theatre on the campus of Alliant International University (formerly United States International University) on Avenue of Nations in Scripps Ranch, one-half mile east of the I-15/Miramar-Pomerado Road exit. 
 
Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For season tickets and reservations, check the Website www.scrippsranchtheatre.org or call 858-578-7728. Scripps Ranch Theatre encourages patrons to make reservations early as performances sell out quickly.