A Staged Reading of Cabin 12 Starring Chris Noth

Join Chris Noth, known for Sex and the City, Law & Order, and The Good Wife, and Douglas Ray Williams for a special staged reading of Cabin 12, a one-act play by John Bishop, at Ruskin Group Theatre.

In an aging motel cabin in Virginia, a father and son share drinks, memories, and the things they struggle to say to each other. With sharp humor and uneasy tenderness, Bishop explores the complicated bond between two men navigating family, disappointment, and loss.

Come early for cheap drinks and music, then stay for a Q&A with the actors following the reading.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Bar and music: 7:30 PM Staged reading: 8:30 PM
Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center
2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica

Presented as a staged reading.

NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN

NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN — West Coast Premiere
In a sunny, progressive beach community where the lawns are manicured, the politics are enlightened, and the neighbors are very good people, something has gone terribly wrong.

Spiderman—an award-winning, free-range rabbit—is missing. The prime suspect? Nacho, the shaggy rescue dog next door who has recently developed a troubling interest in what lies beyond the fence.
What begins as a neighborly conversation about pets, boundaries and one suspiciously large hole quickly spirals into accusations, shifting alliances, whiskey, cashew cheese, and the uncomfortable realization that being a good neighbor is a lot easier when nobody is testing the fence.

Michelle Kholos Brooks’ NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN is a wickedly funny new comedy about good intentions, bad behavior, and what happens when civilized people stop being quite so civilized.
Ruskin Group Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN.

The L.A Cafe Plays 

L.A. Café Plays return Sunday November 15th at Ruskin Group Theatre. 7:30pm 

Five brand-new short plays.
Written, rehearsed, directed, and performed — all in 10½ hours.
One café. One day. No second chances.

We started this crazy experiment in 2003, and 250 installments later, apparently we still haven’t learned our lesson.

L.A. CAFÉ PLAYS #252
Sunday, Nov. 15 7:30pm 
Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center
2800 Airport Ave., Santa Monica

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A Staged Reading of "A  Deal Picked For You" 

Set in the near-future, shut-ins MoMo and BreBre have sworn off the chaos of the outside world, only to focus their obsessions on mandatory Amazon shopping, food delivery, and denial—until a string of uninvited guests upends their fragile bubble. A play about what happens when absurdity becomes the new normal, and why we need to keep searching for connection anyway.

Lynda Kay's Blue Room

What if the venue from David Lynch’s cult movie “Blue Velvet” was real? Picture a singer under a spotlight in a Blue Room backed by a stellar 7-piece band, and performing hauntingly familiar classic songs of hope and despair for an intimate audience. That’s what it feels like when Lynda Kay sings at The Blue Room. Join us as we transform the Ruskin Theater into Lynda Kay’s Blue Room for a return performance on Thursday, December 3rd, with Doors at 7:30pm and Showtime 8:00pm-9:30pm. This evening of music will feature songs Lynda Kay is previewing for two forthcoming albums.

About Lynda Kay
Song stylist and Gretsch endorsee Lynda Kay is known for her 4-octave contralto voice, big hair, and classic 1960s style. Lynda Kay Co-Starred as herself in Seasons 3 & 4 of the Golden Globe Award-winning television series Goliath on Amazon Prime starring Billy Bob Thornton. Prior to her casting on Goliath, Lynda Kay also Co-Starred as herself on FX’s Justified and several of her original songs were licensed to the series and featured on the Official Justified Soundtrack for Sony Madison Gate Records. Her latest release entitled “Black & Gold” features a duet with the late-great Lemmy Kilmister. Her previous release, “The Allure of Lynda Kay”, was recorded at the world renowned Capitol Studios.

“With her towering beehive and David Lynchian theatrics, Lynda Kay is a compelling talent.” -Variety

“Never, ever stop singing and dancing girl, you’ve got what it takes!” -QUINCY JONES

"She's like Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield and Roy Orbison all rolled up into one!"
-BILLY BOB THORNTON

“If you were wondering if they’d ever make a fabulous, sexy, powerful, funny, lusciously talented chick singers that grown-ups could love — stop wondering. She’s here. ”
-BRUCE VILANCH (Hollywood Writer)

"Lynda Kay is the total package. She inspires my imagination and makes my spirit soar!"
-CHARLES PHOENIX (Pop-culture Humorist)

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Show Description: "A Life in Jazz", (led by award winning jazz musician, actor, and director John Snow) explores the inspiring canon of this incredible art form, showcasing the music of Cannonball Adderley, Nancy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Nina Simone, poetry of Langston Hughes, and others who have inspired so many throughout the world. This show features an all star ensemble of artists who have performed at venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Hollywood Bowl, and jazz festivals and clubs throughout the world.

Director's Note: "An amazing man, actor Stephen Mckinley Henderson once told me, “As an artist onstage, never make it right, make it TRUE”. I think jazz music and the world of this incredible art form sums up Mr. Henderson’s inspiring words perfectly. Like life, jazz music is not meant to be perfect. It is an art form that thrives on tension and release. Onstage, one must be fully present in the moment, utilizing technique, imagination, and collaboration. Like all great art forms, jazz music strives to get to the core of humanity. There is a reason Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter and a swing beat played on a ride cymbal as part of a drum set have the exact same rhythm. They both mimic a beating heart. Jazz music and the people involved in it changed my life. It has made me a better musician, actor, director, and most importantly, human being. It is a true American art form and I will forever be in its debt. Thank you all for coming on this journey with us tonight."- John Snow