The Joy Wheel by Ian McRae Directed by Jason Alexander

“Brilliantly acted. Jason Alexander smoothly and sure-handedly directs…one of the most effective opening, introductory scenes” – Broadway World

“Hilarious comedy…ending in a beautifully heartfelt way. Riveting ensemble, the takeaway will resonate long after play’s end” – Stage and Cinema

“Sexy, and hysterical comedy which will entertain and delight. Talented actor/director Jason Alexander keeps the laughs coming and the tale unraveling with gusto. Never a dull moment…excellent cast” – LA Splash

“A terrific, raucous comedy filled with vividly written characters that conjure up memories of the best of Neil Simon, seasoned with whiffs of the head-butting “Honeymooners,” and served up with delicious, outrageous sexual frankness by Jason Alexander’s superb direction” – Paul Myrvold/Theatre Notes

Life is changing for Frank and Stella. On the day of Frank’s retirement party, this once loving and simple couple find themselves pulled in different directions as the winds of change blow through Joy, Illinois. The world is not what it was. Joy is not what it was. Stella is shaken, but inspired, by her best friend becoming a liberated, sexualized, independent woman, while Frank decides to emulate his doomsday prepper friend by building an underground bunker that once was the family swimming pool. It’s as if all of them are riding the Joy Wheel, hanging on to someone else so they can stay their ground.