True West at The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
Dates: (3/27/2025 - 4/13/2025 )
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. |
1286 University Avenue, P. O. Box 222, San Diego, CA 92103-3312
San Diego,CA 92103
Phone: 619-568-5800
Tickets: $10-$45
Mainstage Show
True West
By Sam Shepard
Directed by Phil Johnson
Starring Jason Maddy, David McBean, Dave Rivas & Vicky Dawson
Step into the raw and riveting world of Sam Shepard's "True West," where the blistering heat of the California desert mirrors the searing tensions between estranged brothers, Austin and Lee. Set against the backdrop of a suburban house, this modern American classic unravels a primal struggle for identity and dominance as the siblings confront their turbulent past and uncertain futures. With dark humor and relentless intensity, "True West" explores the fragile line between civilization and chaos, posing profound questions about authenticity, ambition, and the untamed wilderness within us all. Discover Shepard's masterwork brought to life in a production that promises to captivate and provoke.
“A tour de force of dramatic tension and psychological depth.” - Variety
“A searing, intense exploration of brotherhood, identity, and the American Dream” - The New York Times
March 27 - April 13, 2025
Diversionary Theatre
4545 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
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Cast and Creative team for True West at The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
Cast
Jason Maddy
Lee
Jason holds an MFA from the University of Illinois Urban-Champaign and is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association. San Diego Theatre credits include productions at San Diego Repertory Theatre, The Old Globe Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Moonlight Stage Productions, San Diego Musical Theater, Lamb’s Players Theatre, and others. Regional credits include The Utah Shakespearean Festival, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival. Jason is currently the Head of the Acting program at the San Diego School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
David McBean
Austin
David was last seen in Christmas Carol at Cygnet Theater and The Importance of Being Earnest at Lamb’s Theater. Other credits include The Savoyard Murders (Roustabouts), Fully Committed (SD Critics Circle Award), La Cage aux Folles, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Pageant, Dirty Blonde (Cygnet Theater) Psycho Beach Party, The Mystery of Irma Vepp, The Boys In The Band, Twist,86-d (Diversionary Theater), and The Remarkable Mr. Holmes, School For Lies, Glorious, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, All In The Timing, Travels With My Aunt, Unnecessary Farce (North Coast Rep.)
Dave Rivas
Saul Kimmer
Dave is ecstatic to be returning to the stage with TRTC and an extremely talented cast and crew in True West. Last season, Dave played Pastor Greg in TRTC production of Hand toGod here at Diversionary Theatre. Dave was also the Emcee in the recent ComedySmackdown Playoffs, also produced by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Dave is also an accomplished voice actor.He’s voiced countless TV & radio commercials, video games and other audio projects and teaches voice over classes. For more on Dave, visit DaveyBoyProductions.com
Vicky Dawson
Mother
Vicky Dawson has worked professionally in film, television and theater in New York and L.A. since she was ten years old. Recent films include Toxicity, Amazon Queen, All About Hope (currently streaming), Galaxies and Valdemar. imdb.me/vickydawson Theater credits include Tribes, 33 Variations (Ophelia’s Jump), All My Sons, Steel Magnolias, Our Town (Inland Valley Repertory), Tiny Beautiful Things, Painting Churches (Cabrillo Playhouse), To Gillian on her 37th Birthday (Laguna Playhouse), Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Reading, Roustabouts), Memoirs (San Diego International Memoirs Association). Thanks to Phil and this incredible cast and crew. Happy to go to the desert with you.
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