About This Reading

Three is definitely a crowd in this beautifully relatable comedy. Up the Ladder, Down the Slide by David Valdes shares the story of three longtime best friends and their aging parents.

Creative Team

Director: Nick Bublitz
Stage Manager: Jazlynne Williams
Stage Direction Reader & Dramaturg: Laura Swindoll

Cast

Laurel: Avis-Marie Barnes
Karen: Tiza Garland
Joann: Karin Amano*
Mamita: Blanca Goodfriend*
Vee: Alanna Fagan
Oscar: Bert Rodriguez*
The Commodore: Michael Morman
Lonnie/Nurse Mike/ Bar Back: Sean Andric

*Member Actors’ Equity Association