The Ocean: Our Liquid Universe
Following a lauded UK debut, THE OCEAN: OUR LIQUID UNIVERSE, an exhilarating fusion of music, songs, stories, poems, myths and scientific wonders, will be performed by an All-Star cast of Actors, Singers and Musicians at the famed Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Thursday night, March 19th, 2026. This one-night-only benefit is a celebration of our blue planet across the centuries!
The Ocean: Our Liquid Universe
LOS ANGELES | IN PERSON
THE OCEAN: OUR LIQUID UNIVERSE INVITING COMMITTEE
Our Sponsors
Randy & Jane Sinisi
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
and
Our Supporters
Brian Loucks
Leslie Bacon
Mitchell & Stacy Leib
Rick Jacobs
Sara Risher
Kensington Tours
INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A ONE – NIGHT – ONLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Proceeds benefit WORDTheatre and support the work of Ocean Rising, two organisations working together to inspire a new generation of ocean ambassadors.
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
9:15 pm Exclusive After Party for Sharks, Angelfish, & Dolphins
Against the backdrop of a thrilling score led by Musical Directors, Ewan Campbell & Starr Parodi, and Conductor, Anthony Parnther, an ensemble of esteemed actors and singers will bring to life the finest ocean-themed literature woven together with myths, poems, songs, science fiction, history, oceanography and biographical excerpts.
Curated & directed by Cedering Fox
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.
The historic, Art Deco Saban Theatre is located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
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.
Tickets
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$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 benefits of Angelfish Package plus ––
• Increased brand visibility & logo placement in all marketing & advertising
• $3,500 is tax-deductible
$10,000 Starfish Sponsor
•All Benefits of Shark Sponsor plus ––
• Superior brand visibility & logo placement in all marketing & advertising
• Backstage tour & pre-performance photo opportunity with the cast
• $8,500 is tax-deductible
* If you would like to avoid the 3% credit card fee, you can mail a check in the amount of $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000.
Please make check payable to WORDTheatre and send to:
Hollywood Athletic Club
6525 Sunset Blvd., Suite 504
c/o WORDTheatre
Los Angeles, CA 90028
For Standard Tickets, visit The Saban Box Office:
Call 888-645-5006
10am – 6pm
MON – SAT
or email
[email protected]
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Talent
THE ALL-STAR CAST INCLUDES: Actors Bellamy Young (Scandal), Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray), Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones), , Gina Bellman (Leverage- Redemption), Jason George (Grey’s Anatomy), Jason Butler Harner (All’s Fair), Keith David (The Lowdown), Kimmy Shields (Big Little Lies), Martin Sensmeier (1883), Ray Panthaki (Marcella), Stephen Tobolowsky (Freakier Friday), Tracie Thoms (Rent), & Xander Berkeley (The Walking Dead)
Musicians
Dave Bayley of Glass Animals will perform his hit song Lost in The Ocean
The Drifters’ Louis Gates will perform Under the Boardwalk
Guest Performers
Vocalist Amy Keys
Arrangements & Musical Direction
Ewan Campbell, Composer & Director of Music at Oxford’s Murray Edwards & Churchill Colleges
Starr Parodi, Grammy-Award Winning Composer & 2026 Grammy Nominee
Conductor
Anthony Parnther will lead a 16-piece orchestra.
Featuring
Logan Richardson
All appearances are subject to final availability.