MY SON, THE PLAYWRIGHT

There’s something uniquely captivating about a story that feels like a shared secret. This season, Rogue Machine invites you to an incredibly personal world premiere: “My Son The Playwright,” written and performed by the legendary Justin Tanner.

The vibe is intimate, sophisticated, and refreshingly honest. Directed by Lisa James, the play finds Tanner at his most vulnerable and witty as he portrays both himself and his father, Douglas. It’s a “duet for one” that explores the messy, hilarious, and often heartbreaking layers of a father-son relationship.

Woven together with live songs of love and frustration, the performance moves through decades of shared history—from the sharp stings of disappointment to those quiet, unexpected moments of grace. It’s a masterclass in storytelling that feels less like a formal play and more like a late-night conversation with an old friend.

If you love theatre that is as bold as it is human, come join us. It’s a beautiful, funny, and deeply moving look at the families we’re born into and the forgiveness we find along the way.