The Empty Nesters at Zephyr Theatre

FROM ONE OF THE PRODUCERS OF THE 2019 GOLDEN GLOBE-NOMINATED ANIMATED-FILM "THE INCREDIBLES 2"Los Angeles PremiereThe Empty Nesters Written by Garret Jon GroenveldStarring John (JW) Walker and Pamela Gaye WalkerDirected by Richard SeydZephyr Theatre in Los AngelesJanuary 17 - February 17, 2019Funny and warm a middle-aged couple on the brink, figuratively and literally, light up The Empty Nesters. - San Francisco Examiner"Superb!" - TheaterWorldHelicopter parents facing the question of what they want to be when their kids grow up is the focus in the new comedy-drama The Empty Nesters by award-winning playwright Garret Jon Groenveld. This warm and witty look at a couple who drop their youngest child off at college and then take what may be a life-changing trip to the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon, is directed by Richard Seyd, and stars real-life empty nesters John (JW) Walker and Pamela Gaye Walker, who reunite on stage after a 20 year hiatus. In The Empty Nesters, hard working parents Greg and Frances stop for a visit to the Grand Canyons breathtaking Skywalk, a not-to-be missed sight, after delivering their final child to college in Phoenix. But instead of seeing a limitless horizon full of fresh possibilities, one half of the couple faces an empty chasm, while the other begins to wonder if freedom is only a loss of solid footing. John Walker is a film producer (The Incredibles - Academy Award-Best Animated Picture, Tomorrowland, The Iron Giant) and actor, whose extensive theatre background includes 30 stage productions with his wife. Pamela Gaye Walker is an award-winning actress who has appeared in film, television, and on stages in New York, Chicago, and across the country. The Empty Nesters plays at the Zephyr Theatre (7456 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046) from January 17 - February 17, 2019. Playing schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. (Opening: Sunday, January 20 at 5:00 pm). Preview prices are $30 for General Seating and $40 for Reserved Seating; regular prices are $35 for General Seating and $45 for Reserved Seating. Student tickets are available at the Box Office one hour prior to the performance time and subject to availability. Valid student ID must be presented at the time of purchase. Tickets are available online at EmptyNestersPlay.com or by phone at 866.811.4111.For more information about The Empty Nesters visit www.EmptyNestersPlay.com.
Ages: For ages 12 to 102.