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September 10 - October 5, 2025

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2025 - 2026 Season > Beside Myself

World Premiere

Beside Myself

By: Paul Slade Smith
Directed by: David Ellenstein

Laugh Your Worries Away!!

Step into the brilliantly inventive world premiere BESIDE MYSELF, where modern anxiety meets magical possibility, as a revolutionary medical procedure creates an unexpected double dose of identity crisis. This witty, surreal comedy sparkles as two versions of one woman wrestle for control with hilarious and profound results. From Paul Slade Smith, the clever mind behind The Angel Next Door, The Outsider, and Unnecessary Farce, comes a comedic exploration where finding your best life means learning to embrace both sides of yourself.

This production is made possible in part by the generous support of our lead production sponsor Jim Jacobs.

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"A charming and funny and physically comedic consideration of the notion that the part of you that makes you miserable might also be the part of you that makes you you or at least makes you worthwhile."

- San Diego Reader

"Beside Myself is a clever, witty and very funny play with an interesting premise that will have you discussing the choices made long after you leave the theatre."

- The Vista Press/The North County Daily Star

"A wacky, fast-paced comedy performed by a crack six-member cast."

- The San Diego Union-Tribune

"When the lights came up at the end of Act I of Beside Myself, my immediate reaction was, “No!” I was so invested in the proceedings of this stupendous world premiere that waiting fifteen minutes to see what happens next seemed criminal. Such is the payoff of Paul Slade Smith’s writing and North Coast Rep’s production under director David Ellenstein. NCR has a hit on its hands. Not only will it extend, but as productions begin sprouting up nationally, you can brag you were there at the beginning."

- Stage and Cinema

"David Ellenstein’s direction was cohesive, with the cast meshing wonderfully and highlighting each other. Every one of them had various comedic hits, and another cool aspect was that they played multiple roles. Some productions abuse the dynamic of an actor playing various roles, but this one was just right."

- FromAnotherZero

Thomas Edward Daugherty

Erin Noel Grennan, Chrisopher M. Williams, & Matthew Henerson

Erin Noel Grennan & Matthew Henerson

Erin Noel Grennan & Thomas Edward Daugherty

Erin Noel Grennan & Christopher M. Williams

Alanna J. Smith, Matthew Henerson, Erin Noel Grennan, Christopher M. Williams, & Jacquelyn Ritz

The Cast of Beside Myself

Thomas Edward Daughterty, Matthew Henerson, Christopher M. Williams, Erin Noel Grennan, & Alanna J. Smith

Thomas Edward Daugherty, Jacquelyn Ritz, Christopher M. Williams, & Matthew Henerson

Jacquelyn Ritz & Erin Noel Grennan

Erin Noel Grennan & Jacquelyn Ritz

Erin Noel Grennan & Jacquelyn Ritz

Erin Noel Grennan & Alanna J. Smith

Erin Noel Grennan & Alanna J. Smith

Christopher M. Williams, Alanna J. Smith, Erin Noel Grennan, Tom Daugherty, & Matthew Henerson

Cast & Creators

Thomas Edward Daugherty Colin and others

Matthew Henerson Karl and others

Erin Noel Grennan Gemma

Jacquelyn Ritz Dr. Thatcher and others

Alanna J. Smith Sylvie and others

Christopher M. Williams Jerry and others

Paul Slade Smith Playwright

David Ellenstein Director

Shannon Humiston Stage Manager

Marty Burnett Set Design

Matthew Novotny Light Design

Alina Bokovikova Costume Design

Aaron Rumley Sound Design

Michael Wogulis Prop Design

Peter Herman Hair and Wig Design

Victoria Hua Production Assistant/Crew

Mark Tellez Crew

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