Current Projects
POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women
Trying to Keep Him Alive
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with
the Long Beach Playhouse
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
April 24 – May 23, 2026
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Kathy Paladino and David Rodriguez
One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global
crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon
most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the
commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school
comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations.
Pictured left to right: Brittani Noel (writer/actor/producer), Deborah Lee Smith (Producer), Megan Le, Julian Baber, Jessalyn Waldron
Mission Statement
This film highlights the quiet crisis of postpartum in a country with no paid leave. It seeks to honor mothers' resilience, raise awareness, and advocate for a world where care and support are non-negotiable.
The Story
A new mom discovers a clever loophole to get more time with her baby: postpartum depression. But as her fib takes hold, she's forced to confront the blurred lines between control and collapse.