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 Laugh, cry, and reflect with An Ode To Parenting! Chance Lang’s five original one-act plays explore the joys, frustrations, and unexpected tenderness of family life. From quirky comedy to heartfelt drama, this intimate evening shines a light on parent-child relationships, queer identity, adoption, and the universal chaos of growing up.
Writer and director Chance Lang will premiere An Ode To Parenting, a new series of five original one-act plays exploring family, forgiveness, and the complicated love between parents and children wishing to heal generational trauma running April 10 through April 26, 2026, at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in Hollywood.
Performances take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
Written and directed by Lang, An Ode To Parenting blends comedy and drama through a collection of five intimate, character-driven stories that examine generational expectations, identity, and the emotional contradictions of family life. Drawing from true experiences, the plays move between humor and vulnerability, exploring themes of queer identity, intergenerational grief, PTSD, adoption, and the universal struggle between parents and children trying to understand one another.
Lang’s work balances emotional honesty with humor, using recognizable everyday moments to reveal the absurdity and tenderness of love under stress. Through grounded, naturalistic storytelling, the plays invite audiences to laugh while confronting the shared experiences that shape families across generations.
The five one-acts range in tone from lighthearted comedy to deeply felt drama, creating an evening intended to leave audiences feeling both entertained and emotionally uplifted. Rather than tragedy or melodrama, An Ode To Parenting offers a compassionate and hopeful exploration of imperfect families doing their best with what they have.
Lang, an emerging Los Angeles theatre artist, continues to develop a body of work centered on personal storytelling and emotionally immediate performances. With An Ode To Parenting, he aims to introduce his voice more broadly to the LA theatre community while creating a theatrical experience that encourages conversation long after audiences leave the theatre.
The production will star James Lemire, Tallulah Jones, Ben Carr, Gianni Magna, Vanessa Rae Robinson, Roxanne Jaeckel, Lauren Corona, Caleb D Fietsam, Bre Melino, and Leialani Nicol.
Presenter / Producer: Chance Lang
Listed Categories
Theater > Drama
Theater > Theatrical Comedy
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Venue
Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
5636 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90038
Regions:
LA - Hollywood / Westside
Performance Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/26/2026
Friday, 04/10/2026
Saturday, 04/11/2026
Sunday, 04/12/2026
Friday, 04/17/2026
Saturday, 04/18/2026
Sunday, 04/19/2026
Friday, 04/24/2026
Saturday, 04/25/2026
Sunday, 04/26/2026
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Performance Times
6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Ticket Information:
$50
ADMISSION: 16+, 2 hours with intermission
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