There is a mumps outbreak at Eureka Day, an elementary school in Berkely, California. The Executive Committee is trying to decide if they want to change the policy about requiring vaccines. Two of the members have unvaccinated children. They are all trying to be politically correct while looking for the best solution. 

Jonathan Spector has written a very funny and topical play. The pacing is excellent and the laughs and the drama just kept coming. 

At 105 minutes, it would be nice to have an intermission. There are plenty of scene changes where it can be easily added.  Join the Pro-Intermission movement here. 

PJ Powers (Lifespan of a Fact) is hilarious as the leader, who tries his best to make everyone happy. Rebekah Ward is excellent as the anti-vaxxer, who wants her opinion respected. Gabrielle Lott-Rogers (Boulevard of Bold Dreams) is outstanding as the newcomer, who catches on to the group dynamics quickly. Jurgen Hooper is great as the guy who wants to add Trans Racially Adopted to the race drop down in the school’s admission form. Aurora Adachi-Winter is superb as the mother who has some surprises to reveal.

Cost of a ticket: $144 (Front Center Section) to $39 (Value Seats)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Exceptional (Go with the Value Seats in this small theatre)

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for Eureka Day through February 22nd! 

Quinn Delaney