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 Jim Beaver plays a proponent of Intelligent Design in this drama that frames a debate between science and faith.
In this powerful new play, a high school classroom becomes a courtroom battleground between two estranged brothers (JIM BEAVER and CHARLIE MOUNT) on opposing sides of the Evolution/Intelligent Design issue. With MEG LIN, ANNE LEYDEN and JOHN COMBS as the school board members, whose decision on whether or not to accept the state’s re-definition of science (allowing for the legal introduction of Creationism into their science classrooms) is being carefully watched by the country’s media and may influence school systems across the country. GEORGE TOVAR and CORRINE SHOR play parents of a child whose teacher was killed while teaching a Bible Literacy class. Adding her sly wisdom to the debate is the Board Secretary (SCOTTIE NEVIL) looking for a “lost cause” of her own to champion.
As the brothers engage in their battle of wits, the tension builds, and it becomes increasingly unclear who will win. Will the School allow the teaching of Intelligent Design? It’s a question being asked in actual school boards across the country right now!
Here Be Dragons is a harrowing (and occasionally hilarious) contemporary take on Inherit the Wind.
Jim Beaver portrays Jerome, the faith-inspired idealist. He’s well-known to national audiences for his long-running portrayals of characters on television, including Bobby Singer on Supernatural, Whitney Ellsworth on Deadwood, and Shelby Parlow on Justified, as well as his recent recurring appearances as the Secretary of Defense on The Boys.
Playwright and director Charlie Mount plays Robert, the science-based rationalist. Previously at the Whitefire Theatre, Charlie portrayed Ray Bradbury in Martians-An Evening with Ray Bradbury, a show that he co-wrote with Jeff G. Rack. Charlie’s other plays include The Leather Apron Club, Against the Wall, Trumpets and Table Tipping, and One Inch Taller. His directing credits include (Off-Broadway) Our Man in Santiago, Conversations with an Average Joe, (Los Angeles) Gaslight, Seascape, Waiting for Lefty, The Fantasticks (with Lee Meriwether), Waiting in the Wings (with Betty Garrett), Acting-The First Six Lessons (with Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges), and The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall….Oh, and Merry Christmas. He is also a Magic Castle Magician.
In the debate between science and faith, which will prevail?
Presenter / Producer: Whitefire Theatre
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Theater > Drama
Event Phone: 626-674-0504
Venue
Whitefire Theatre
13500 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks CA 91423
Regions:
LA - San Fernando Valley
North Hollywood / Burbank / Glendale
Performance Dates: 2/4/2026 - 3/11/2026
Wednesday, 02/04/2026
Wednesday, 02/11/2026
Wednesday, 02/18/2026
Wednesday, 02/25/2026
Wednesday, 03/04/2026
Wednesday, 03/11/2026
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Performance Times
8 p.m.
Ticket Information:
$40
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