The 5 & Dime Theatre Co.

08/05/2026

Only Three More Performances!
THURSDAY Aug 6 • FRIDAY Aug 7 • SATURDAY Aug 8

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AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson

https://The5andDime.org/american-son

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ Heekin • Eugene Lindsey

production photographer: Jon Scherf

08/03/2026

The countdown to prom begins now!

Sadie Sims as Carrie
Regina Torres as Margaret
Mackenzie Sinclair as Sue
Caden Christel as Tommy
Jo Lynn Fletcher as Chris
Noah Stevens as Billy
Rachel Johns as Miss Gardner
Mitchell Wohl as Mr. Stephens / Rev. Bliss
Anecia Francis as Frieda
Natalie Recker as Norma
Miles Genaovargas as Helen
Cianna Desideri as Barbara
Leland Locke as George
Benjamin Sandlin as Stokes
Harper Reed as Freddy

CARRIE THE MUSICAL
music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, book by Lawrence D. Cohen, based on the novel by Stephen King

https://the5anddime.org/s2026/carrie/

directed by Caryl Butterley
music direction by Erin Barnes
choreographed by Terry Star

08/03/2026

Tonight is "Pay What You Please" night at The 5 & Dime!

AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson

https://The5andDime.org/american-son

Only 4 more performances:
Mon Aug 3 • Thu Aug 6 • Fri Aug 7 • Sat Aug 8

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ Heekin • Eugene Lindsey

production photographer: Jon Scherf

08/02/2026

We are pleased to announce the cast of I AM MY OWN WIFE, all of whom are making their debut with THE 5 & DIME!

TREVOR KLUCKMAN was most recently seen in The Pillowman at Lumen Rep, Dudard in Rhinoceros at Limelight Theatre, and Father Dewis in Buried Child for Shepard Fest 2026.

BENJAMIN SANDLIN recently played Macbeth in Macbeth at UNF Shakespeare, Orlando in As You Like It at UNF Shakespeare, and Zach in A Chorus Line at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

NATHAN DASHER recenly played Hamlet in The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon at San Jose Preparatory School.

JACK PERMENTER currently teaches theatre at San Jose Preparatory High School and has been seen as White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland at ABET, Gary/Rogers in Noises Off! at Phase Eight, and Orpheus in Eurydice at Players By The Sea.

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I AM MY OWN WIFE
written by Doug Wright
directed by Kristen Walsh

SEPT 18 19 20 21* 24 25 26
at BABS' LAB, CoRK Arts District North
https://the5anddime.org/s2026/i-am-my-own-wife/

The true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, an East German transgender woman who lived through both the N**i and Communist regimes. An unforgettable portrait of identity and resilience, truth and transformation.

07/31/2026

WE OPEN TONIGHT and we can't wait for you to see this remarkable piece of theatre! Many thanks to everyone who made this production possible. Now let's do this!

AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson

JULY 31 - AUGUST 8
The5andDime.org

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ Heekin • Eugene Lindsey

07/29/2026

For further reading about topics touched on in AMERICAN SON, we have a suggested reading list in our playbill and on the production webpage:

https://the5anddime.org/american-son/

And a reminder that we've already SOLD OUT the Sunday matinee. Other performances currently have tickets still available.

AMERICAN SON | July 31 - August 8

07/28/2026

UPDATE: Our Sunday matinee performance of AMERICAN SON is SOLD OUT!

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If you missed hearing us on First Coast Connect this morning, follow the link below and give a listen or watch on youtube:

https://news.wjct.org/show/first-coast-connect/2026-07-27/on-tuesdays-show-broken-system

American Son playwright Christopher Demos-Brown joined our production's director, cast members, and executive director for a conversation about this extraordinary piece of theatre.

AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson
JULY 31 - AUGUST 8
The5andDime.org/american-son

One night. One family. One broken system. A searing drama where personal anguish and systemic injustice collide when a Black teenager goes missing.

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ Heekin • Eugene Lindsey

A Florida trial attorney witnessed decades of racial bias within the criminal justice system. He decided to write a play about it.

07/27/2026

Opening this Friday ...

One night. One family. One broken system. A searing drama where personal anguish and systemic injustice collide when a Black teenager goes missing.

AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson

JULY 31 - AUGUST 8
The5andDime.org/american-son

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ Heekin • EUGENE LINDSEY

“High tension on every level.” — The New York Times

photographer: Caryl Butterley

07/25/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Harry S. Reagan, a longtime supporter of The 5 & Dime and our 2026 Season Sponsor.

Harry was also the beloved father of our Executive Director, Denise Reagan, and we extend our deepest love, sympathy, and support to Denise and the entire Reagan-Hoogesteger and Wampler families.

Those who would like to learn more about Harry, the remarkable life he lived, and the legacy he leaves in our community are invited to read the beautiful tribute Denise shared here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10165501799546757&set=a.10151045374606757https://bit.ly

~ Mary Robison, Board President of The 5 & Dime

07/24/2026

OPENING NEXT FRIDAY ...

One night. One family. One broken system. A searing drama where personal anguish and systemic injustice collide when a Black teenager goes missing.

AMERICAN SON
written by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rhodie Jackson

JULY 31 - AUGUST 8
The5andDime.org/american-son

starring Zonnetta Marie • Hunter M. Showalter • AJ HEEKIN • Eugene Lindsey

“High tension on every level.” — The New York Times

photographer: Caryl Butterley