The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 2023-24 season with Paul Slade Smith’s comedy “The Outsider,” directed by Katie Laris, April 10-27 in the Jurkowitz Theatre on SBCC’s West Campus.

In the story, Ned Newley, the newly appointed governor of a small state, is paralyzed by cameras and terrified of public speaking but great at actually governing, and his chief of staff, Dave, is his biggest fan.

Two men wearing suits, one man lying curled up on a sofa and the other standing behind the sofa, rehearse a scene from 'The Outsider.' (Ben Crop)
Justin Stark as Ned Newley and Nicholas Sheley as Dave Riley rehearse a scene from ‘The Outsider.’ (Ben Crop)

Determined to save his boss’ job, Dave brings in a team of experts that just might save the day, and could even lead to a perfect romance. A timely comedy in the inspiring style of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “The Outsider” is a heartwarming story of loyalty and common sense in the nonsensical world of campaign politics.

“The Outsider” cast will feature Matt Addeman, Lexie Brent, Nicholis Sheley, Justin Stark, Tiffany Story, Raymond Wallenthin, and Grace Wilson.

Playwright Smith, a writer and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. His play “Unnecessary Farce,” winner of nine regional theater awards, has had more than 250 productions throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Switzerland, Iceland and Singapore.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office, 805-965-5935 or online at www.theatregroupsbcc.com.

Ticket prices are: Previews – $18 general/$15 seniors and SBCC staff, $10 students; Wednesday and Thursday evening, Saturday and Sunday matinee – $24 general/$19 seniors and SBCC staff, $14 students,
Friday and Saturday evening – $26 general/$21 seniors and SBCCC staff, $17 students.

Note there is No Late Seating in the Jurkowitz Theatre.