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Thinking Cap Theatre Opens Season with WINK, A Dark Comedy about Love and Power Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) launches its 2026–2027 season with WINK, a wickedly funny, sharply subversive play that peels back the fragile layers of modern relationships. WINK is written by Jen Silverman, an acclaimed, young playwright, novelist and screenwriter whose recent work The Roommate reached Broadway and starred icons Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone. TCT’s production of WINK debuts Friday, May 15, for a limited run through Tuesday, May 26 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in downtown Hollywood. In a bold return to its roots, TCT presents this production as an intimate, conceptual experience with only 50 tickets available per performance. Audiences will be seated onstage with the cast and fully immersed in the action. Bizarre, laugh-out-loud funny and quietly disturbing, WINK begins with a seemingly ordinary marriage that quickly spirals into chaos after one very bad decision involving the family cat. What follows is a biting, absurd and surprisingly poignant
exploration of love, control and the instincts we try, and often fail, to contain. The play twists expectations and morality, urging audiences to find their own meaning beneath its dark humor and primal edge. TCT’s Producing Artistic Director Nicole Stodard, Ph.D., directs a dynamic cast including John Baldwin, Bree-Anna Obst, Christopher Ross-Dybash and Sergio Tamayo. WINK is one of those rare plays that is as refreshing and hilarious as it is unsettling, profound, and absolutely worth taking a chance on,” said Stodard. “Jen Silverman’s work is daring, smart and provocative, and aligns perfectly with TCT’s mission to bring bold, thought-provoking theatre to South Florida. Audiences will laugh, but they’ll also find themselves grappling with some complex questions about the human quest for meaning and happiness.” One of the most exciting voices in contemporary theater, Silverman is known for genre-defying plays that challenge audi-
ences and expand the possibilities of theatrical form. TCT previously produced Silverman’s Collective Rage and with WINK continues its commitment to promoting innovative storytelling in South Florida.
Local Students
The students from American Heritage Schools who have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates are: Broward Campus: Aaron Alter, Parkland Daniel Cai, Weston Zayn Charania, Weston Lindsey Cheng, Coral Springs Samuel Danzig, Davie Ishika Gadani, Parkland Anisha Garg, Miramar Alexey Guydouk, Plantation Kaitlyn Lee, Sunrise Yechang Liu, Weston Rishitha Marri, Weston Kelsey Montgomery, Plantation Henry Nathanson, Plantation Darsh Patel, Parkland Elizabeth Xiao, Weston
Cole Zuckerman, Boynton Beach
From Page 1A students. We are proud to see the Class of 2026 uphold our tradition of excellence, proving once again that our graduates are prepared to lead at the highest national levels,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, President of American Heritage Schools.” Established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President, this program recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service. Each year, approximately 500 students are selected as semifinalists from across the country. From this group, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars will select 161 exceptional students to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholar Medallion, the highest scholastic honor awarded by the U.S. Government. Scholars are chosen based on their academic records, essays, school evaluations, community service, and leadership. Those selected will be invited to Washington, D.C., in June for a national recognition program, which includes a series of events and the official medallion presentation during a White House-sponsored ceremony.
Palm Beach Campus: Kersh Besharat, Palm Beach Gardens Omar Dahabra, Boca Raton Ziping Dai, Delray Beach Siyuan Du, Boca Raton Joseph Levenston, Boca Raton Michael Mikati, Palm Beach Gardens Ryan Rohit, Delray Beach Sonya Singh, Delray Beach Daniela Staton, Delray Beach Rishan Thangaraj, Wellington
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Performance Schedule: Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 plus fees: eventbrite. com/e/wink-by-jen-silverman-tickets1986774731705?aff=ebdsoporgprofile# location. Tuesday performances are specially priced at $40 and feature “Pizza Party Tuesdays,” including a complimentary slice with admission. Students under 21 may attend for free
For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and American Heritage Schools, please visit: https:// www.ahschool.com/presidential-scholars. About American Heritage Schools: American Heritage Schools is a college-preparatory day school for students in PK3-12th grades, known for academic excellence and top rankings across multiple disciplines. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and another in Palm Beach County, American Heritage Schools provides a diverse and inclusive environment for almost 5,000 students from more than 100 countries. Dr. Douglas Laurie, a distinguished educator and visionary leader, is the President and Co-Owner of American Heritage Schools. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools, among others. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 145 honors classes, 31 Advanced
with a discount code; valid student ID must be presented at check in. Guests who email TCT or post a photo of their cat on social media will receive an exclusive discount code. For more information, call: 310.500.6448 or: contact Managing Director Bree-Anna Obst at: breeanna@thinkingcaptheatre.org. Season Passes Now Available TCT’s 2026–2027 season also includes a WINK, HAMLET, Molly’s Dream and An Enemy of the People, with flexible season pass options available. About Thinking Cap Theatre Known for bold storytelling and inventive staging, Thinking Cap Theatre champions gender, racial and sexual equality while pushing the boundaries of theatrical experimentation. Through its programming and community initiatives, TCT continues to reflect and serve South Florida’s diverse and evolving cultural landscape.
Placement classes, and 130 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, preengineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science with classes taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. American Heritage Schools was named No. 1 Private K-12 School in Florida and No. 1 College Prep Private High School in Florida, according to Niche.com, ranks as the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars for 16 years, and the No. 1 school in Florida for the most Presidential Scholars. The Math Competition team is No. 1 out of all private schools in the nation, Model UN team is top 3 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. In their recent “Book of Lists” rankings, South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) recognized American Heritage Schools as No. 15 in Corporate Philanthropy in South Florida and No. 21 Largest Employer in South Florida. For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website at: www.ahschool.com