Now through November 22, 2026
Friday + Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm
by Kelly Younger
directed by Cameron Watson
A funny, inventive, and surprisingly tender new play about the art and science of perception, the courage to be seen for who we truly are, and the mysterious, blotted shape of love itself. RORSCHACH invites audiences to laugh, fall in love, and ask themselves the question that changes everything: What do you see?
World Premiere
Join us on Friday, November 6 at 8:00pm for a special ASL-interpreted performance for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Interpreters: Neil Cordova and Linnae Barber.
Enjoy $25 tickets (including fees) with promo code CONNECT
We look forward to welcoming you for this special performance!
This world premiere of RORSCHACH is made possible with generous support from STAR, the Skylight Theatre Artist Residency program.
“It yields a delightfully rewarding evening of innovative and satisfying artistry. An intellectually nimble, structurally entertaining puzzle that with considerable charm and wit, Younger constructs characters who feel genuinely alive, ensuring that you find yourself truly caring about every individual on stage by the final act. The play’s central triumph is how seamlessly these fictional and nonfictional pieces interlock. Younger keeps the dialogue remarkably fresh and rhythmic. Under Watson’s signature darkly lit and dreamlike directorial vision, the physical and auditory world of Rorschach comes vibrantly to life. The technical craft on display at the Skylight is TOP-TIER. As an engaging, inventive, emotionally resonant piece of theatre, IT SUCCEEDS BRILLIANTLY. It’s a smart, light-on-its-feet puzzle box carried by STANDOUT PERFORMANCES AND FLAWLESS TECHNICAL EXECUTION!”
Travis Holder, TICKETHOLDERSLA.COM“A SPECTACULAR WORLD PREMIERE SEASON OPENER FOR A SKYLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY REJUVENATED UNDER CAMERON WATSON’S ARTISTIC DIRECTORSHIP! A master director, a stellar cast, and the finest design team in town have joined forces to deliver a production so dazzling in every respect, you could plunk it down on the Pasadena Playhouse or Geffen stage exactly as is. Playwright Younger blends fact, fiction, and speculation in the cleverest of ways. One of the most stunning production designs you’ll see all year on this or any L.A. stage. Los Feliz’s Skylight Theatre has been a shining light among L.A. stages for going on a half-century, and if Rorschach is any indication of what lies ahead, theatergoing Angelinos are in for even more greatness in the months and years ahead!”
Steven Stanley, STAGESCENELA.COMRECOMMENDED! “CHARMING, FUNNY AND TOUCHING! Director Cameron Watson, the ensemble, and the tech designers deliver an enticing production that mines Younger’s humor and pathos with equal assurance. Younger’s wit is on hilarious display. Tell me what might this be but a commitment to friendship, art, science, and humanity.”
- Martin Hernandez, STAGE RAW“MESMERIZING! TRANSPORTIVE! TALENTED ENSEMBLE! SHINES A LIGHT! Its six-member cast fluidly choreographed by Watson. Mesmerizing, swirling inkblot projections by Nicholas Santiago... adds an immersive dimension that elevates the experience. Friends, lovers, roommates, siblings - unfolding back and forth across time and space.”
- Anita W. Harris, LATHEATRIX.COM“PITCH-PERFECT CASTING AND ACTING! AUTHENTIC AND DYNAMIC! The production launches an exciting new season at Skylight Theatre under the auspices of artistic director Cameron Watson, who directs with grace and wit. A generous script that gives them all nuance and clarity."
- Laura Fori Cohen, LARCHMONT BUZZ“AWE-INSPIRING! AMAZING! MAGIC! TERRIFIC CAST! SUPERB! The laughs are out loud! Tech transports us in wonderful ways! It is so much fun to be on board for this World Premiere… A revolutionary ride for The Small Stage in Los Angeles. Bravo!”
- Michael Sheehan, ON STAGE LOS ANGELES
Meet the Cast
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Paul Culos*
EMIL
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Linzi Fenix*
OLIVE
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Tessa Claire Hersh
DANA
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Elijah McNally*
JUSTIN
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Carolina Rodriguez
AIMEE
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Mitch Ross
HERMANN
Creative + Production Team
Kelly Younger (Playwright)
Cameron Watson (Director)
Tesshi Nakagawa (Scenic Designer)
Jared Sayeg (Lighting Designer/Production Manager)
Kate Bergh (Costume Designer)
Jeff Gardner (Sound Designer)
Nick Santiago (Projections Designer)
Letitia Chang (Production Stage Manager)
Joshua Gould (Assistant Stage Manager)
Marc Lelerc (Intimacy Coordinator)
Jenny Deck (Assistant Costume Designer)
Angelene Storey (Scenic Artist)
Alex Esparza (Properties)
Neil Cordova and Linnae Barber (ASL Interpreters)
Publicity / Casting
DEMAND PR / David Elzer (Publicist)
Victoria Hoffman (Casting)
Skylight Theatre Staff
Cameron Watson (Artistic Director/Producer)
Nona Chiang (Executive Director/Producer)
Mason McCulley (Board Member/Producer)
Cedes Sifuentes (Program Associate/Assoc. Producer)
Christian Skinner (Artistic Mgmt Assoc./Assoc. Producer /Assistant Director)
Ben Rawls (Technical Director)
*Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
First Look
An extraordinary cast, creative, and production team bring to life a funny, inventive, and surprisingly tender new play about perception, the courage to be truly seen, and the mysterious, blotted shape of love itself.
Photos by Tyson Lindo
Show Info
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Plan Your Visit
Skylight Theatre is located in the heart of Los Feliz Village, with convenient transit and parking options and plenty of nearby spots to grab a bite or drink before or after the show.
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Accessible Seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating and other accessible seating options are available for guests who need them, with companion seating available nearby. Accessible seating may be reserved online or by contacting our Box Office for assistance at connect (at) skylighttheatre.org.
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Ticketing Policies
Our ticketing policies cover everything you need to know about purchasing and picking up tickets, accessible seating, ASL-interpreted performances, late arrivals, exchanges, and more.
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Please join us in continuing Skylight's legacy of developing and premiering new plays by local and emerging playwrights that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles and beyond.
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Our 2026-27 Season Pass includes one ticket to each of our three plays, discounted pricing, flexible date and seat selection, unlimited free exchanges, and early access to the best available seats.
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