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The Roustabouts Theatre Co.

A San Diego theatre company, bringing new plays and reimagined classics to the theatre scene.

08/20/2026

The fight of the century is coming to San Diego! 🥊 Meet Samantha Ginn as Colleen & Woman in White in 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙!

Samantha is thrilled to be back getting silly with director Phil Johnson, following her turn as God Herself in An Act of God. Her San Diego credits include Hand to God with The Roustabouts, Hickorydickory (Craig Noel Award), The Revolutionists, Minneola Twins, Well, Scrooge in Rouge, How High the Moon, The Servant of Two Masters, The Miss Firecracker Contest, and Sylvia, among others. She is also an accomplished director, with credits including The Roommate at New Village Arts and Falling with InnerMission Productions.

This role is extra special: Samantha is dedicating it to her favorite young actor... who just so happens to be her niece, and who also just so happens to be named Colleen. ❤️

Don’t miss Samantha and the full cast of Ripcord! 🎟 theroustabouts.org/ripcord

𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Phil Johnson

📍 Scripps Ranch Theatre
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Oct. 8 & 9
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Oct. 10
𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Nov. 1

08/13/2026

She’s sharp, stubborn, and absolutely not interested in putting up with anyone’s nonsense.

Meet Linda Libby as Abby Binder in 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙!

A fixture on San Diego stages, Linda is an associate artist with Cygnet Theatre and Lamb’s Players Theatre and was the first woman named Actor of the Year by the San Diego Critics Circle. Her many local credits include Oklahoma!, The Importance of Being Earnest, Cabaret, The Rocky Horror Show, Handbagged, and An Iliad. She also premiered the new musical Mrs. Christmas in Long Beach, directed by Karole Foreman, and will bring the production to San Diego this December.

Now she’s stepping into the role of Abby Binder, and let’s just say... she and Marilyn have very different ideas about what makes a good roommate 😤

Tickets are on sale NOW and you don’t want to miss this! 🎟 theroustabouts.org/ripcord

𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Phil Johnson

📍 Scripps Ranch Theatre
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Oct. 8 & 9
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Oct. 10
𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Nov. 1

08/11/2026

She’s relentlessly cheerful, she’s determined to see the good in everything, and she is the LAST person Abby wants as a roommate.

Meet Eileen Bowman as Marilyn Dunn in 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙!

A San Diego native and longtime favorite of local stages, Eileen is back with The Roustabouts Theatre Co. after her Critics Circle-nominated turn as Tallulah Bankhead in Looped. Her extensive credits include The Addams Family, Cinderella, Tootsie, Guys and Dolls, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Company, and On the Twentieth Century, among many others.

She also spent 11 years at The Old Globe in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and famously opened the 61st Academy Awards as Snow White opposite Rob Lowe.

Don’t miss 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 by David Lindsay-Abaire as directed by Phil Johnson! Tickets on Sale NOW 🎟 theroustabouts.org/ripcord

📍 Scripps Ranch Theatre
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Oct. 8 & 9
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Oct. 10
𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Nov. 1

08/07/2026

Get ready for a roommate rivalry unlike any other 🥊 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

Don’t miss the powerhouse cast of 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙, the wickedly funny comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, as they duke it out in a brilliantly bonkers battle of wills. What begins as a simple standoff spirals into outrageous schemes, unexpected twists, and moments you won’t see coming.

Starring Linda Libby, Eileen Bowman, John DeCarlo, Samantha Ginn, Eddy Lukovic, and Matthew Javier-Derek, this show is a wild, witty, and heartfelt ride you won’t want to miss.

𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Phil Johnson

📍 Scripps Ranch Theatre
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Oct. 8 & 9
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Oct. 10
𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Nov. 1
Tickets on Sale NOW 🎟 theroustabouts.org/ripcord

07/29/2026

While summer is in full swing, we're already behind the scenes bringing our next Main Stage production to life. Enter: 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙

This sharply funny comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is headed to the stage this October, and we can't wait to share what's in store.

Our cast recently gathered for the show's promotional photoshoot. We asked them to pose, but they had other plans. The rivalry had officially begun 😤

Preview tickets are just $35 through August 6, so lock in your seats while early pricing lasts! 🎟 theroustabouts.org/ripcord

𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Phil Johnson

📍 Scripps Ranch Theatre
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Oct. 8 & 9
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Oct. 10
𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Nov. 1

07/21/2026

The photos are in (and it turns out a room full of theatre people look pretty great at a party 😉)! What a way to celebrate 10 years of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. 🥂🎭

'A Perfect 10' was an afternoon filled with brilliant performances, incredible food and drinks, generous bidding, big laughs, and the kind of people who make theatre possible.

We were surrounded by so many of the supporters, friends, and champions who have shaped The Roustabouts from the very beginning. Co-founders and old friends who helped us get started, new friends who have joined us along the way, and artists who have shared their extraordinary talents with us and made an indelible mark on our company.

We celebrated the remarkable Jill Hall, one of our most generous and beloved supporters, and were treated to breathtaking (and hilarious) performances from Samantha Ginn, Sandy Campbell, Eileen Bowman, and our very own Young Roustabout, Natalie Householder.

To everyone who has supported The Roustabouts Theatre Co. over the past 10 years: THANK YOU.

AND a very special thank you to our extraordinary leader, Phil Johnson, whose vision, tenacity, generosity, comedic timing and sheer force of will have carried The Roustabouts through a decade of theatre. We truly couldn't do it without you.

We ate, we drank, we bid, and we basked in the brilliance that is live performance! Till next year ❤️

📸: Riley Lekos

07/14/2026

These party people are ready! Are you? 🥂 Don’t miss your last chance to join the celebration of the summer taking center stage THIS SUNDAY!

Join us for A Perfect 10, an unforgettable afternoon of live entertainment, great company, delicious food and drinks, and a silent auction filled with extraordinary experiences.

Discover thoughtfully curated auction experiences featuring private wine tastings and exceptional dining destinations, nights at the opera, theatre, and live music performances, exclusive arts and culture discoveries, behind-the-scenes theatrical opportunities, and so much more!

Raise your paddle and join the fun 🎭 Every ticket and winning bid supports the next decade of bold productions, arts education, and opportunities for talented artists through The Roustabouts Theatre Co.!

Sunday, July 19
3 - 6 PM
Tickets 🔗 theroustabouts.org/aperfect10

06/30/2026

If this year's annual fundraiser is anything like last summer's 'Seen & Be Scene,' you won't want to miss it!

'A Perfect 10' promises an afternoon filled with incredible performances, delicious food, fine wine, lively conversation, and a party full of people who believe in the power of live theatre.

You will enjoy the festivities knowing your ticket purchase helps fund the next chapter of bold productions, arts education, and opportunities for San Diego artists! Come join us 🥂

🎭 A Perfect 10 Fundraiser
📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 3 - 6 PM
🎟️ Tickets: theroustabouts.org/aperfect10

06/25/2026

Join us for A Perfect 10, a special fundraiser celebrating a decade of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. 🏆✨

The afternoon will feature an intimate cabaret performance by San Diego theatre legends Eileen Bowman, Sandy Campbell, and Samantha Ginn, a tribute honoring author, artist, philanthropist, and arts advocate Jill Hall, distinctive cuisine, fine wines, signature cocktails, and a silent auction filled with unique experiences and one-of-a-kind opportunities.

Most importantly, every ticket helps ensure that the next chapter of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. is just as bold, ambitious, and artistically vibrant as the first.

For ten years, you've helped us bring remarkable stories and artists to the stage. Join us as we celebrate where we've been and raise a glass to where we're headed.

🎭 A Perfect 10
📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 3 PM - 6 PM
🎟️ Tickets: theroustabouts.org/aperfect10

An afternoon of unforgettable performances, great food and drinks, wonderful company, and a celebration ten years in the making? Count us in!

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