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Bakersfield & Backfire

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Image Play on the Grounds at Montalvo Arts Center
Bakersfield & Backfire

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Experience the magic of two captivating stories in one unforgettable night! From a high-stakes art discovery in "Bakersfield Mist" to the heartwarming twists of "Backfire," our talented duo delivers powerhouse performances that will leave you spellbound.

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Date

Friday, Aug 22, 2025 6:00PM

Name

Bakersfield Mist & Backfire

Description

PLAY ON THE GROUNDS

A series of outdoor staged readings that focuses on essential storytelling through performers and text, with minimal staging.

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join us for an intimate and dynamic night of theatre as two actors take on two very different worlds in this double feature of one-act plays.

Bakersfield Mist introduces us to Maude, a fifty something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park who bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. She’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when a world art-expert arrives from New York to authenticate the painting he has no idea what he is about to discover! Inspired by true events!

Backfire gives us Jimmy and Amy reconnecting after their 30-year high school reunion/ As sparks fly as they reminisce about their past feelings, what starts as a romantic reunion takes an unexpected turn, revealing a slight misunderstanding with big consequences.

  • Bakersfield Mist- written by: David Sachs
  • Backfire - written by: David Lee White
  • Director: Linda Piccone

SEASON PACKAGE: Ticket Information

  • Individual shows: $30 (including fees)
  • Season packages for all three 2025 shows: $72 (special discount)

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE THE SHOW

  • Outdoor venue
  • Folding chairs are provided
  • Dress in layers for temperature changes

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