The Wayward is proud to present JUICE: A Secret Revealed — an evening of original 10-minute plays that explore what happens when hidden truths come to light. Funny, bold, unsettling, and deeply human, these stories respond to the prompt “a secret is revealed” and showcase the work of outstanding local playwrights. Each piece offers a distinct lens on connection, identity, memory, faith, and desire, reminding us how one moment of honesty can change everything.

FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2026 @7:30pm

SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2026 @7:30pm

SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2026 @7:00pm

Plays and Playwrights Featured in JUICE:

Anteros Was Here by AJ Layague
A myth-infused Western where gods and cowboys collide, and desire carries real consequences.

The Gravity of Black Holes by Linda Goddard Schmenk
A poetic two-person piece that bridges past and present through science, grief, and human connection.

The Green Grocer by Joni Ravenna
A funny and tender look at aging, attraction, and self-image sparked by an unexpected crush.

Merely Players by Eric Eberwein
A priest, a hospice nurse, and a woman in crisis confront faith, hypocrisy, and what it means to truly live.

Tempus Fugit by Greg Atikins
A playful and poignant meeting between a woman and her future self about time, regret, and choice.

The Takeaway by Linda Goddard Schmenk
Estranged sisters reunite in a restaurant where food, culture, and old wounds bring buried truths to the surface.

Trapped in Limbo by John Franceschini
Set inside a psychiatric institution, past and present blur as a woman relives trauma under observation.

Your Pleasure Is All Mine by Nikki Pearson
A near-future story exploring intimacy, consent, and loss through a woman’s relationship with an AI replica of her partner.

IUCC Member Discount
Members of Irvine United Congregational Church receive $10 off tickets by using discount code IUCC at checkout.

Buy tickets here:https://www.theatermania.com/shows/irvine/juice-a-secret-revealed_1816389/