Playwright Robin Gerber and Director Jane E. Unger discuss the inspiration and humor in THE BEST MEDICINE

Running Oct 10 – Nov 15 at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

Free-spirited Rachel finally trades her independence for a long-term marriage. At last, she’s found a connection worthy of commitment with conviction! That is, until the universe decides to test her. In this laugh-out-loud open-hearted solo show, Caroline Aaron (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) dives headfirst into the whiplash experience of what it is to live, love, and lament. Written by candid playwright and best-selling author Robin Gerber, this surprising exploration of love, purpose, and meaning is more than a romantic comedy, it’s an unexpected revelation.

Caroline Aaron is a national treasure on stage. Over 100 feature films, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Comedy, Off-Broadway Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League, Helen Hayes nominations.

Don’t miss her in THE BEST MEDICINE written by candid playwright and best-selling author Robin Gerber.

October 10 – November 15

September 16, 2026

Only 7 shows remain… and we’re almost SOLD OUT!! Join us for ENEMNY OF THE PEOPLE directed by LA Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Bart DeLorenzo.
 
“VIBRANT, MODERN” – LA Theatrix
“DEEPLY THOUGHT-PROVOKING” – Larchmont Buzz
“DEEP THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE” – WFMU Radio
“RECOMMENDED” – Stage Raw
“SHARP” – Life of Beer
“CONVINCING” – Palisadian Post
“WOW!… ELECTRIFYING” – Steven Stanley

Director Bart DeLorenzo rips Ibsen’s classic powerhouse of a play out of the 19th century and thrusts it into 2026. A century and a quarter since its premiere, this lean and urgent reimagining honors Ibsen’s original through highlighting its contemporary likeness – a likeness too uncanny to ignore. Enemy of the People holds up a mirror that flatters no one, a searing staging of a society in freefall. Can you look away? Should you?

Enemy of the People

Aug 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Why does Enemy of the People continue to resonate with audiences today?

Director Bart DeLorenzo rips Ibsen’s classic powerhouse of a play out of the 19th century and thrusts it into 2026. A century and a quarter since its premiere, this lean and urgent reimagining honors Ibsen’s original through highlighting its contemporary likeness – a likeness too uncanny to ignore. Enemy of the People holds up a mirror that flatters no one, a searing staging of a society in freefall. Can you look away? Should you?

Enemy of the People

Aug 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Playwright Lolita Chakrabarti shares what inspired her to write HYMN.

(Thank you to the Almeida Theatre for this wonderful interview!)

Find out what our audiences are saying!

Running now through February 15th!

This season we invite you to discover emerging adventurous young choreographers and the return of some of the most singular dance artists in L.A.

Playful and profound, traditional and provocative, Dance at the Odyssey welcomes you to six weeks of exhilarating contemporary dance. Performing in 2 spaces, featuring 17 choreographers, 6 dance companies, this is no single performance. It’s a powerful collective of choreographers, performers and musicians who seek creativity as a source of inspiration and joy.

Thanks to you, what began as a bold and risky experiment in 2017 has evolved into the largest independent contemporary dance festival in all of Los Angeles. Thousands of patrons like you have watched Dance at the Odyssey become a one-of-a-kind event where artists move freely, audiences discover new voices, and boundless creativity prevails.

These are experiences you can’t miss. Be part of the movement.

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Odyssey Theatre 2025

December 21, 2025

So grateful for every artist, audience member, and collaborator who made this year what it was. Thank you from all of us at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble!