Thinking Cap Theatre Opens Season With WINK, A Dark Comedy About Love And Power

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 audiences 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.

Performance Schedule:

Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $45 plus fees: eventbrite.com/e/wink-by-jen-silverman-tickets-1986774731705?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 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.