McClain Directs Staged Reading of ‘The Park’ in West Hollywood
Conger’s work finds a benefit platform helmed by Cady at Marilyn Monroe Theatre LA night!!
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Cady McClain, the Emmy-winning actress best known for her dynamic soap-opera turns, is stepping behind the scenes to direct a staged reading of Eric Conger’s play “The Park.” The special event takes place at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in West Hollywood, with all proceeds benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Behind The Scenes At The Theater
In an Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBvyDzRn9e/), McClain shared a candid shot of herself and playwright Eric Conger arriving at the venue, writing, “My friend playwright Eric Conger and I just landed at the theater tonight and I feel so lucky and grateful to get to direct again a staged reading of his beautiful play, ‘The Park.’ Tomorrow night is our first rehearsal! Huge thanks to the Strasberg Institute and Creative Center for all your generous support! (Shout out to Asher!)” The image shows McClain smiling beside Conger under the theater’s marquee, hinting at the collaborative spirit she’s bringing to the production.
McClain is partnering with Axial Theatre, Zetland Media and the Lee Strasberg Creative Center on this fundraiser. She tagged key collaborators in her caption—@axialtheatre, @katharinemcewan, @conger_eric, @zetlandmedia, @strasberginstitutela and @amandaquinnolivar—underscoring the collective effort behind the reading.
Community And Charity
A previous Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-d7-0xJx-/) highlights the performance’s charitable angle. McClain thanked Soap Hub for promoting the reading, emphasizing that “every bit helps and every bit goes to support the Entertainment Community Fund.” She wrote that guest actor James Patrick Stuart will appear in a “super fun role” and noted that the benefit aims to assist people still rebuilding their lives after last year’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Executive producer Amanda Quinn Olivar and special guest host Finola Hughes will join McClain and Conger in front of a star-studded, all-volunteer cast. The event is billed as an intimate evening of theater and community support, with 100 percent of ticket profits directed to the Fund.
Ticket Info And Details
The staged reading of “The Park” is set for Saturday, June 21 at 7 PM. Doors open at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre, located at 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046. Tickets are extremely limited and available through the link in McClain’s bio. Prices start at an accessible level, with options for added donations for patrons who wish to contribute more generously to the cause.
McClain urges interested theatergoers not to wait: “If you haven’t yet got your tickets, don’t wait! We are very likely going to sell out,” she wrote. Advance sales will ensure seating for what promises to be a heartfelt night of new work and community solidarity.
Cady McClain’s career spans three daytime Emmy wins for her roles on All My Children and As the World Turns. With a background that stretches from daytime drama to primetime series, she brings a wealth of performance insight to the director’s chair. “The Park” marks her latest venture into live theater, following recent development readings she’s helmed at Michael Howard Studios and the Chain Theatre Festival in New York.
Audiences can expect a workshop-style reading, featuring actors reading from the script with minimal staging—an approach that highlights Conger’s dialogue and McClain’s direction. The focus remains squarely on story, character and community impact.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of soap operas, an avid theatre patron or simply looking to support the Los Angeles arts community, this benefit performance promises an evening of thoughtful entertainment and generosity.
Reserve your seat today and join Cady McClain, Eric Conger and a host of collaborators for a night where every ticket helps keep the arts alive and supports those in need.
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