A new work from one of the undisputed legends of modern American theatre, Light is a sexy, witty love triangle of a king, a beautiful scientist marquise, and Voltaire, the most famous man in Europe-- a passionate, painful, incandescent voyage to enlightenment and revolution. 

“Remarkably compelling… with] emotional exchanges of piercing eloquence whose immediacy stands out…Under Jessica Kubzansky’s stylish directioin, a trio of first-rate performers evokes finely drawn, riveting characters.”   -LA Times

“Jessica Kubzansky’s masterful direction for the world premiere of Jean-Claude Van Itallie’s play Light shows off the little jewel of a theater to its fullest advantage.  The stunningly rich yet spare set, the atmospheric shafts of light, the subtle sound effects and music provide sight and sound transport us.”   -Pasadena Weekly

“Compelling.”   -Pasadena Star News

“The triumphant return of master wordsmith Jean-Claude van Itallie with the world premiere of his gently epic Light is an auspicious event for Los Angeles theatre…Van Itallie’s beguiling account couldn’t be in better hands.”   -Entertainment Today

“Stunning…Director Jessica Kubzansky guides her small cast to superlative performances.”   -LA Weekly

“Under the astute direction of Jessica Kubzansky, this world premiere is a sparkling jewel of wit, manners and history…the production sparkles and teases one to learn more about this lively threesome…If only history classes were all this intriguing.”   -CurtainUp

“Engaging and evocative…with the deft direction of Jessica Kubzansky and the nuanced performances of a talented cast, the play builds to a climactic moment of emotional power and intellectual truth.”   -Backstage.com

Nominated for two Ovation Awards

Lighting Design

Sound Design

Nominated for NUMBER OF Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

Direction

Writing

Lead Performance

Lighting Design