Park Bench Confessions Brings Comedy and Catharsis to SD
Ever had a midlife meltdown in the school drop-off line? Daydreamed about quitting your job mid-Zoom? If so, Park Bench Confessions is your people—and your next must-see show.
Happening at the National Comedy Theatre in Mission Hills, this fresh, funny, and fearless staged reading from the What Next? Collective dives into the invisible labor women shoulder every day—at work, at home, and in the moments no one sees.
Five Plays. One Park Bench. Unlimited Relatability.
Directed by Jena Joyce and set in the fictional Friedland Park, the show features five original short plays penned by San Diego-based playwrights Lindsey Salatka, Julie Alexandria, Melissa Jordan Grey, Lolo Moreno Ines, and Caroline Gilman.
Expect unexpected breakdowns, breakups, breakthroughs—and maybe a bake sale meltdown.
The cast of powerhouse local actors includes Julie Alexandria, Isabel Canzoneri, Susan Clausen, Maria Costello, Blair Hatch, Lucinda Moaney, Analia Romero, and Naomi Welsh.
Confessions From the Front Lines of Womanhood
Each Park Bench Confessions play taps into real, raw experiences: from influencer-fueled insecurities and generational family drama to existential yoga and lavender-scented rage.
Whether you’re a mom, a boss, or just a human trying to hold it together, there’s something here that will hit close to home—and make you laugh while it does.
After the show, join the cast and creative team for a lively talkback session next door at Shakespeare’s Pub.
See you there!
Get ready for a night that’s funny, fearless, and refreshingly familiar—in all the best ways.
📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4 PM (Doors at 3:30 PM)
📍 3717 India St., Little Italy, San Diego
🎟️ Tickets: $25 | Get yours here
ℹ️ More info here
See you there, San Diego!
