2022 Season Main Series

Cry It Out

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by Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Elina de Santos
FREE for Members

Awards and Recognition

  • WINNER 4 OCTG Theatre Awards
  • OC PREMIERE
  • OCTG Recommended
  • Recommended LA Theatre Bites

Reviewer Quotes

“ Funny, compelling, deeply touching ”

StageSceneLA

“ a beautifully cathartic telling of three different women living very close to each other but with very different lives ”

The Orange Curtain Review

A comedy for parents and those of us who love them

Acclaimed writer Molly Smith Metzler (Shameless, Orange is the New Black, and Maid) holds both a microscope and a megaphone to the joys and perils that today’s mothers face. This hilarious and heart-warming comedy takes a sharp and honest look at the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work after being home with a newborn, and the effect that economic and social class has on parenthood in America.

NOTE: This show is recommended for ages 12 and older for mature themes. It also includes a portrayal of cigarette smoking with a non-tobacco e-cigarette. No nicotine, tobacco, or tar will be in use. 

WINNER of 4 OCTG Theatre AwardsOutstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Elina de Santos), Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play (Amanda Zarr), and Outstanding Costume Design (Adrianna Lámbarri)

WINNER of Orange Curtain Award for Best Actress (Amanda Zarr)

Nominated for 3  OCTG Theatre AwardsOutstanding Leading Performance in a Play (Aubrey Saverino), Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play (Angel Dumapias), and Outstanding Lighting Design (Soran Schwartz)

OCTG Recommended

WOW! — StageSceneLA

LA Theatre Bites Recommended

“At times bitingly funny and at other times, achingly bittersweet, Metzler’s play CRY IT OUT is a poignant slice-of-life that takes an eavesdropper’s look at the hopes, fears, and lessons that come with new motherhood in our current times, and just how different each new mother chooses to handle the balancing act.”Broadway World

“Indeed, much of the pleasure of experiencing Cry It Out is discovering how surprising its four characters are and how unpredictable its plot twists prove to be, that and a couple of sensational lead performances that alone make the Chance Theater’s latest a must-see.”
StageSceneLA

“Amazingly, in only a short 90 minutes, Director de Santos creates a vivid, specific portrayal of the joys and hair-tearing, mind-numbing agonies – mental, physical and financial – that these three new mothers face. It’s a story of love, but it’s also about anger, stress, unfairness, loss and the ravages of breastfeeding.”The Show Report

Executive Producer
Elizabeth Jones

Associate Producers Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller

Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
For those who are more cautious, we are offering a select number of Vaccinated+ Performances. As with General Performances, ticket holders are required to wear a mask at all times while inside the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Unlike General Performances, all patrons must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, which means the performance you're attending is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose. To enter the theater, please bring either your physical vaccination card, a picture of your vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record. Most California residents may request a digital vaccination record at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. Boosters are not required to be “fully vaccinated." Ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted.  » Learn more about our health and safety protocols.
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OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOS

Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Angel Dumapias stars in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Seyto James and Aubrey Saverino star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Amanda Zarr and Aubrey Saverino star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Angel Dumapias and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Amanda Zarr and Seyto James star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.

IN REHEARSAL

Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr during rehearsal for “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler. The OC premiere of this witty and warm comedy will run at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1-May 1, 2022.
Angel Dumapias during rehearsal for “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler. The OC premiere of this witty and warm comedy will run at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1-May 1, 2022.
Aubrey Saverino and Seyto James during rehearsal for “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler. The OC premiere of this witty and warm comedy will run at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1-May 1, 2022.
Aubrey Saverino during rehearsal for “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler. The OC premiere of this witty and warm comedy will run at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1-May 1, 2022.
Amanda Zarr during rehearsal for “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler. The OC premiere of this witty and warm comedy will run at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1-May 1, 2022.

FIRST READTHRU

Amanda Zarr, Aubrey Saverino, Seyto James, and Angel Dumapias during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Amanda Zarr, and Aubrey Saverino during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Amanda Zarr during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Aubrey Saverino during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Angel Dumapias during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Amanda Zarr, and Aubrey Saverino during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Seyto James during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Amanda Zarr and Aubrey Saverino during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Aubrey Saverino and Seyto James during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.
Elina de Santos, Rachelle Menaker (Associate Producer), Amanda Zarr, Liz Jones (Executive Producer), Aubrey Saverino, Seyto James, and Angel Dumapias during the first read through for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022.

DESIGN PREVIEW PARTY

Director Elina de Santos giving a presentation at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Costume Designer, Adriana Lambarri giving her presentation at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Aubrey Saverino at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Seyto James at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Angel Dumapias, Aubrey Saverino, and Seyto James at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Angel Dumapias at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Wylie Aitken, Elina de Santos, and Bette Aitken at the Design Preview Party reception. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Elina de Santos, Seyto James, Bette Aitken, Aubrey Saverino, Angel Dumapias, and Wylie Aitken at the Design Preview Party reception. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Aubrey Saverino, and Seyto James at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
Angel Dumapias, Aubrey Saverino, and Seyto James at the Design Preview Party for “Cry It Out”. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long
David Limberg, Seyto James, and Danice Limberg at the Design Preview Party reception. “Cry It Out” runs at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center April 1-May 1, 2022. Photo Credit: Camryn Long

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At a Glance

Approximate Running Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes with no intermissions

Featured Artists

Cast Members

Aubrey Saverino
Jessie
Amanda Zarr 
Lina
Angel Dumapias
Adrienne
Seyto James
Mitchell

Production Team

Molly Smith Metzler
Playwright
Elina de Santos
Director
Bruce Goodrich
Scenic Designer
Soran Schwartz
Lighting Designer
Adriana Lámbarri
Costume Designer
Marc Antonio Pritchett
Sound Designer
Bebe Herrera 
Stage Manager

Partners

Elizabeth Jones
Executive Producer
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Season Producers
Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller
Associate Producers
Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Assc Season Producers
Chance Theater Resident Artist