Two Rooms, a play by Lee Blessing, 7456 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

Zephyr Theater
Los Angeles, CA
April 25 - 27, 2025

A play about the emotional toll of political conflict, Two Rooms by Lee Blessing follows an American professor and his wife as they navigate separation and fear, questioning the cost of freedom. His wife, Lainie, has wiped bare a room in their United States home so that, at least symbolically, she can share his ordeal. This is the setting for bo

th imaginary conversations between husband and wife, and real conversations with two other players, an ambitious reporter set on getting the story out and an accomplished State Department official who would prefer the story remain quiet. As the story moves forward we learn that conflicting interests, while based on good intentions and sound principles on each side, can have dangerous and often deadly results. Such is the state of the world we live in now, as Two Rooms written in 1988, still rings true today.

04/21/2025

Kelly McCall
as "Lainie Wells"

Kelly is an American actress from Altadena, CA. She is known for her roles as Debbi in the series “Adopted,” Laura in the short film “Maxine,” and as producer and actor in the short film “Rosalie.” Kelly currently lives in Los Angeles and studies at The Aquila Studio.

04/19/2025

Chaley Rose
as "Ellen"

Chaley was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana. She is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Zoey Dalton on ABC’s hit show, “Nashville.” She has lead several TV movies including Hallmark’s “A Christmas Duet.” Chaley has sung in venues around the world, including numerous occasions at both the Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, The Troubador in Los Angeles, Dublin’s 3Arena and the Hammersmith in London.

04/18/2025

Brian Yeun
as "Walker"

Based in New York, Brian has recently starred in a Theresa Rebeck play called “Seared” at Lachat Farms in Connecticut. Prior works include a role in a new play titled “THIRDS” at the Zephyr Theater and playing ‘Job’ in a Salvation Army produced production called “Book of Job” at Theater 315. Brian began his training with Deb Aquila at the Aquila Studio and graduated in 2023 from Stella Adler’s Evening Conservatory in New York. Brian is a former Los Angeles restaurant owner and Michigan native. This is Brian’s first producing credit.

04/09/2025

Carlo Mancasola
as "Michael Wells"

Currently based in Los Angeles, Carlo just wrapped a supporting role in the Rosario Dawson produced feature film “Midnight” which is set for a theatrical release in late 2025. He recently was on stage in the Deb Aquila produced “THIRDS” at The Zephyr Theater. He can also be seen in the feature films “Maya”, and “Spin The Bottle” which released in 2024. Carlo has studied Stella Adler at The Aquila Studio in Los Angeles and completed a 3 year program at The Meisner Technique Studio in San Francisco. Carlo is also an exceptional athlete who competed collegiately at the NCAA Division 1 level in basketball.

04/07/2025

Troy Ruptash - Director

Troy is an actor/writer/director. Theatre credits (Director): Rosemary With Ginger and Lone Star at The Lounge Theatre; Nigel, The Seabird at The Elysian. Troy’s screenplay, ‘They Who Surround Us’ was a finalist in the Duplass Brothers’ Hometown Heroes competition. He went on to direct, produce and play the lead in the film. The film was released by Mongrel Media in Canada and The Film Arcade in the U.S. and U.K. It is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. After teaching at The Aquila Studio for the last ten years Troy has gone on to create his own eight week intensive scene study workshop: Conscious Creation. Combining Troy’s years of experience as an actor and director with cutting edge techniques to regulate the nervous system, Conscious Creation is a systematic approach that enables the actor to develop their craft working from a place of internal safety. Insta: Troy Ruptash

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