Thursday, March 19, 2026

Venue: The Art Deco Saban Theatre located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

6 pm Doors & Bar open
6 – 6:45 pm Exclusive access to Silent Auction for Starfish, Sharks, Angelfish & Dolphins
6:45 – 7:15 pm General Admission to Silent Auction for Standard Ticket Holders
7:30 pm Performance begins

This original WORDTheatre production is presented with support from Palisades Post – special thanks to Randy & Jane Oster Sinisi, and a grant from Ocean Rising, an initiative launched by the Schmidt Ocean Institute & Nekton to create advocates for The Ocean.

INVITING COMMITTEE
Randy & Jane Sinisi
Mitchell & Stacy Leib
and
WORDTheatre’s Board of Directors
April Webster • Cara Robin • Chris Schmidt • Deborah Del Prete • Jason George • Jan Munroe • Jennie Lew Tugend • Michael Tomlinson • Ruth True • Suzy Stevens • Swati Shetty • Yardenna Hurvitz

INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A ONE – NIGHT – ONLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE FOR WORDTHEATRE & OCEAN RISING

Following a lauded UK debut, WORDTheatre® will bring THE OCEAN: OUR LIQUID UNIVERSE, an exhilarating fusion of music, songs, stories, poems, myths and scientific wonders, performed by an All-Star cast of actors, singers and musicians, to the famed Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. This one-night-only benefit is a celebration of our blue planet across the centuries!

Against the backdrop of a thrilling score led by Musical Director, Starr Parodi, and Conductor, Anthony Parnther, an ensemble of esteemed actors and singers including Keith David (The Lowdown), Jason Butler Harner (Ozark), Bellamy Young (Scandal), Stephen Tobolowsky (Freakier Friday), Xander Berkeley (The Walking Dead), Gina Bellman (Leverage- Redemption), Jason George (Grey’s Anatomy), Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones), Kimmy Shields (Big Little Lies), Ray Panthaki (Marcella), Tracie Thoms (Rent), Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray), along with narrators Dave Fennoy & Iona Morris, will bring to life the finest ocean-themed literature woven together with myths, poems, songs, science fiction, history, oceanography and biographical excerpts.

Please note that all appearances are subject to final availability.
Keep checking this page for casting updates!

Did you know that the Beatles’ song “Octopus’s Garden” actually pre-dated the discovery of the four underwater habitats where 6,000 pregnant female octopi gather in geothermal waters before giving birth?

People of every age will experience the childlike awe and wonder that this journey across the centuries engenders. The magical creatures who live below the sea, the gifts our ocean gives, the power and majesty of our Ocean are brought to life in a myriad of delightfully different ways in a program you won’t soon forget…..

Whether you are 6 or 106, we invite you to set sail with us at The Saban!

WORDTheatre® brings stories to life in performances featuring esteemed authors, actors and musicians. Since 2002, this non-profit organization has been presenting world-class writing that plumbs the depths of human relationships, offering new insights into the world around us. Collaborations with other important organizations have given rise to unique events that entertain, inform and enlighten.

Ocean Rising is an initiative launched by the Schmidt Ocean Institute and Nekton to deepen people’s relationship to the Ocean by galvanizing connections within all major sectors of global culture.

Curated & directed by Cedering Fox

TICKETING INFORMATION – All tickets are charged additional fees by our partners

Early bird til 2/19
 $25 / $45 / $65 / $95 / $105 / $275 Dolphin (Premium seat + After-party)

Standard pricing after 2/19
$35 / $55 / $75 / $105 / $115 / $300 Dolphin (Premium seat + After-party)

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGES:
To purchase Angelfish, Shark, or Starfish Premium Packages, click HERE.

You may also buy packages through The Saban Box Office by calling

(888) 645-5006 or emailing boxoffice@wmmts.com.

Any questions, please email admin@wordtheatre.org.

$2,500 Angelfish Package

• 10 Premium Tickets
• Your name on all printed & digital material
• Early access to the silent auction
• Guaranteed best seats to the performance
• Exclusive entry to the catered VIP After-Party with the performers
• $1,000 of the VIP Premium Package is tax-deductible

$5,000 Shark Sponsor

• All of the Angelfish Package Benefits Plus —
• Increased brand visibility & logo placement in all marketing & advertising
• $3,500 is tax-deductible

$10,000 Starfish Sponsor

• All of the Shark Sponsor Benefits Plus —
• Superior brand visibility & logo placement in all marketing & advertising
• Backstage tour & pre-performance photo opportunity with the cast
• $8,500 is tax-deductible

Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Paying Adult.

With regard and respect for the safety of our patrons no bags are allowed unless they are clear and their contents are clearly visible.