Alonda Bernice's New Stage Comedy 'Stole Sisters' Begins Casting for September 2026 Run at Broadwater Theater in Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based theater artists and performers should take note: a new original stage production is actively seeking talent right now, with rehearsals scheduled to begin in July 2026 and a confirmed performance date set for September 24, 2026. The project is called Stole Sisters, a comedy-drama heist story about four adopted sisters navigating grief, estrangement, and a gloriously chaotic reunion. The production is currently in the casting phase, which means the window to be considered is open and the creative team is actively making decisions.

Every major creative role on Stole Sisters sits with one person: Alonda Bernice, who is serving simultaneously as Artistic Director, Director, Writer, and Casting Director on the production. That level of singular creative ownership is not unusual in independent theater, and it signals a deeply personal project with a clear and unified artistic vision. Bernice is the driving force behind every aspect of this production, from the page to the casting room to the rehearsal floor. For actors, that means a director who has an intimate relationship with the material and specific ideas about how it should be embodied. For anyone pursuing the project, reaching the right person is straightforward: Bernice is the decision-maker across the board.

The story at the center of Stole Sisters is richly layered for a stage format. Four girls are adopted by a woman named Ms. Price, forming a sisterhood held together by love despite constant conflict. When Ms. Price dies, the bond fractures and the women drift into sharply different lives: one becomes a wealthy housewife, another a struggling artist, and two become a pair of clever scammers. The reunion is sparked by one sister's discovery of her husband's betrayal, and what begins as an emotionally raw moment quickly escalates into a full-blown money heist. The production blends comedy, drama, and heist genre elements into a single piece, which is a demanding tonal balance that will require a cast with genuine range. Performers comfortable moving between heartfelt emotional scenes and broad comedic beats will be particularly well-suited for this material.

The production is being mounted under the banner of Indie Production, an independent theater company rather than a commercial Broadway-style producer or a large regional theater institution. That context matters for anyone assessing the opportunity. This is a grassroots independent production with an entrepreneurial creative lead, the kind of project where contributors often wear multiple hats and where the collaborative atmosphere tends to be tight-knit and highly personal. Budget scale will reflect the indie theater context, and those pursuing roles should approach with that understanding. What productions like this offer in return is creative proximity and the chance to be part of a project from the ground up.

The confirmed performance venue is the Broadwater Theater in Los Angeles, California, a well-regarded independent theater complex in the heart of the city's thriving off-Broadway-style scene. The Broadwater is home to a wide range of indie and fringe productions throughout the year and is a familiar house for LA's working theater community. It offers multiple performance spaces of varying sizes, and its reputation as a launching pad for original work makes it a fitting home for a project like this. Los Angeles has a deep and experienced pool of stage talent, and local performers will have a natural advantage given the production's local footprint. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin July 2026, with the September 24 performance date giving the company roughly two to three months in the room before opening night.

For stage managers, assistant directors, production assistants, and other theatrical support crew interested in an indie LA production, the pre-production phase is the time to make contact. Casting is the current priority, but productions at this stage are typically assembling their full support infrastructure in parallel. Anyone with experience in independent Los Angeles theater who wants to be close to a new original work with a strong comedic and emotional sensibility should be paying attention to this one now. The full listing for Stole Sisters is available on ProductionList.com, where you can find production contacts, office information, and the most current updates as the project moves toward its July rehearsal start. If you're a performer, a stage manager, or a production support professional in the LA theater community, this is the listing to bookmark and check regularly as the team fills out.

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