Sedona, AZ – Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) proudly announces the world premiere of The Dinner, an original play by Ross, and Palumbo, running October 3–5, 2025, at The New Room in Sedona.
This compelling new production explores the bonds of female friendship across generations. Five women come together to share stories of love, loss, family, and resilience with younger women, revealing how support, honesty, and connection carry us through life’s challenges. At its heart, The Dinner is about women uplifting women and honoring both their differences and common ground.
The production is co-directed by Camilla Ross, award-winning producer, director, playwright, actor, and President of Emerson Theater Collaborative, and Kaycee Palumbo, theatre artist, international business leader, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Together, they bring a blend of artistic vision and global perspective to this world premiere.
The cast features local and regional talent, including Joan Westmoreland, Dr. Karmen Smith, Tricia Greer (Cottonwood), and Gale Grove (Camp Verde). Audrey Young (Flagstaff) returns to the Emerson Theater Collaborative stage following her critically acclaimed performance in Silence is Not Golden. Also returning is Annie Thomas (New York City), following her own acclaimed performance in Silence is Not Golden.
The creative team includes Ginny Burkitt, Terra Shelman, and Craig Schneider.
Performances will be held at Sedona UMC – The New Room, 110 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona 86336:
Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Reserved Seating $40; General Admission $35 in advance / $45 at the door. Purchase at https://bit.ly/etc-dinner-tickets or call (860) 705-9711. More information at www.emersontheatercollaborative.org.
Founded in 2008, Emerson Theater Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to serve youth, underrepresented communities, and artists by producing innovative and socially resonant theatre in Sedona, AZ, and Southeastern Connecticut. ETC is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and exploring the human condition through original works and modern classics.