06/13/2026
DIRECTOR'S NOTE:
It is an honor to direct The Gods of Comedy for Mainstage Irving - Las Colinas (MILC), the theater I proudly call home. This is the place where I was nurtured and inspired by extraordinary mentors and teachers—Rob and Jill Stephens, Mary Bongfeldt, Bruce Coleman, Tom and Binnie Tomaro, and so many others. There is something special about returning “home” to direct on this stage.
I have been blessed with an astonishingly talented cast who brought their most creative, playful, and hilarious selves to every rehearsal. They made this process pure joy and delivered performances filled with boundless energy, sharp wit, and inspired comedic timing. A special thank you to our remarkable understudies, whose extraordinary talent and dedication deserve to be seen and celebrated.
None of this would have been possible without my essential partner and friend, Amy Cave, whose work as Intimacy Director and Choreographer elevated every moment. I am forever grateful to our indispensable Stage Manager, Hannah Hayes, who seems to know what I need before I even ask. And to our phenomenal creative team—Michael Robinson, Zach Cantrell, Dave Tenney, Rowan Gilvie, and Hank Baldree— and crew, thank you for making The Gods of Comedy look and sound so fantastic. Deep thanks as well to Evelyn Hall and Clayton Cunningham for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey.
Ken Ludwig has said that Homer’s The Odyssey was his favorite book by the time he was fifteen. Decades later, Emily Wilson’s celebrated translation inspired him to write The Gods of Comedy, embracing the delightful idea that the gods might step down from their mountain, mingle among mortals, and gleefully sow chaos in the process. I’m so glad he answered that inspiration!
So leave your worries at the door, embrace the spirit of adventure, and join us for this wild, comedic romp. Allow theater magic to happen as you come along for the ride — but be careful, a god might just be sitting right next to you, ready to create a little chaos!
Photo Credit: Kris Ikejiri
