The Best Medicine
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 (The 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. Directed by Jane E. Unger.
Dates / Tickets / Special Events
Previews
October 7-9
Wednesday – Friday at 8pm
Opening
Saturday, October 10 at 8pm, Sunday, October 11 at 2pm
Every Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm
($3 service charge added when paying with a credit card)
The Best Medicine Talkbacks
Oct. 9: Amber Rollo | Comedian and Wife of Podcaster
Matthew Christman
Oct. 16: Debra Stricklin |Actor and Widow of Comedy Writer,
Barry Blaustein
Oct. 25: Gail Humphries | Artistic Consultant, Director, and Teacher—with Robin Gerber and Caroline Aaron
Nov. 1: Dr. Adrienne Keener | Professional Neurologist—with
Judy Yaras of PCLA
Nov. 8: Amy Brenneman | American Actor and Political Activist
Nov. 14 Cristol Barrett O’Loughlin: | Founder & CEO of Raregivers.global
A Love Letter to a Husband, Written in Laughter
Interview: Playwright Robin Gerber of THE BEST MEDICINE at the Odyssey Theatre
“LIFE-AFFIRMING… DELIGHTFUL… a sweet, humorous take on loving someone deeply.”
“SUPERB… sensitively helmed… see[s] the hidden humor in life’s daily moments… plumbs the depths of despair – and finds hope and love.”
Credits / Cast / Crew
Production
Written by Robin Gerber
Directed by Jane E. Unger
Lighting Designer Leigh Allen
Scenic Designer Robert Mark Morgan
Costume Designer Lisette Lee
Sound & Video Designer Ramiro Hermosillo
Stage Manager Jennifer Palumbo
Graphic Artist Fred Baxter
An Odyssey Theatre 2026 season production.
Cast
Caroline Aaron
We would like to thank our partner for this show:
Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
our patrons :
Will Robinson, Richard Haigh, Harvey and Ellen Friedman
and our sponsors:
Libbie Agran
Deedee Dorskind and Brad Tabach-Bank
Judth Hale Norris and Bill Norris
Dr. Anthony and Barbara Hirsch
Dr. Gail Humphries
Richard Posell and Pam Wick
Debra Stricklin and Barry Blaustein
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Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 -
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026