Fundraiser: A Play - A World Premiere

By Brent Askari

Directed by

Previews: February 2, 3 & 4, 2027 Opening Night: February 5, 2027 Final Performance: March 14, 2027

There’s more on the line than just a prize as a bidding war quickly becomes a hilarious clash of ideas, tax brackets, and personalities. Fresh from our 2025 Next Wave Festival, this world premiere comedy from the playwright behind The Refugees is sharp, timely, and heartfelt.

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Fundraiser

Robin, much to her husband Paul’s chagrin, invites another married couple, Amy and Bernard, over to their mansion before a fundraiser for the private school their daughters attend. After an awkward first meeting, it seems these couples have almost nothing in common…except the silent auction item they hope to win. As it turns out, there’s more on the line than just a prize as the bidding war quickly becomes a hilarious clash of ideas, tax brackets, and personalities. Fresh from our 2025 Next Wave Festival, this world premiere comedy from the playwright behind The Refugees is sharp, timely, and heartfelt.

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"I think Brent Askari is the next Neil Simon of our time. The Refugees was one of my all-time favorite plays, and Fundraiser did not disappoint at all. I will be following his career with great anticipation. His ability to supply humor along with such convincingly conflicting points of view is pure genius."

Bill W.

Audience Engagement Events

Actor Talkback: Fundraiser: A Play

February 11, 2027 post show

Pre-Show Discussion: Fundraiser: A Play

February 24, 2027 at 1:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall

February 24, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall

February 28, 2027 at 2:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall

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