World Premiere of Resisted Living Brings Mischief and Madness to The MAIN

A Comedic Ride through the Trials of Elderly Parents, their Aging Children, and the Twisted Chaos of the Familial Bond

Brace yourself for an evening of laughter and loving dysfunction this fall as Resisted Living, a brand-new comedy, takes center stage at The Main Theatre from October 9-19, 2025.

Written and directed by award-winning playwright Braddon Mendelson (BraddonMendelson.com), this sharp and witty production dives headfirst into the mayhem of family dynamics.

The play follows Robert and Marge Dudek (played by Larry Shilkoff and Meggan Taylor), a couple in their nineties who have spent their lives in the same home since their wedding day 70 years ago.

When Robert’s reluctance to discuss end-of-life planning with his three aging children becomes clear, their ex-con middle child ropes his sisters into a wild scheme to seize control of their parents’ estate. Add a shady car dealer, a mysterious caregiver, and a web of deceit, and the fuse is lit for a riotous family meltdown. This laugh-packed theatrical romp, according to author Mendelson, promises an exploration of that age-old conundrum, “Where are my reading glasses and why is there Metamucil on my shirt?”

Rounding out the cast are Mia Zumsteg, Tamara Koltes, Goreti da Silva, Paige Ryan Caver, and Gary Raff as the ever-scheming son.

Resisted Living features a skilled behind-the-scenes creative team, led by Heather Mendelson as producer. Eduardo Arteaga’s set design brings the Dudek family’s hectic universe to life, while Bobby Williams, a familiar face onstage, lends his expertise as assistant director. Tim Berreth returns for his third collaboration as Braddon’s lighting designer, with longtime creative partner Jerry Danielson composing the incidental and theme music. Costumer Lynn McQuown is also back as wardrobe consultant.

Santa Clarita audiences may be familiar with Braddon’s previous works. Rembrandt Perfected made its world premiere at The Main in 2023, while Provenance played at both The Main and Curtain Call Performing Arts in 2024.

His other plays include Gallows Falls, a ghost story set in Vermont (published by Next Stage Press), Minor Character, a farce about the backstage pandemonium of a Broadway show, and High Occupancy, a farce that takes place aboard an airliner destined for Paris.

Don’t miss this heartfelt, hilarious journey through family, love, and the beautifully messy ties that bind us all.