2026 Season

We’re delighted to share a new review of The Cake from Theresa Bertram at BroadwayWorld. Bertram calls the production “a delicious blend of humor and thought-provoking conversation” and “the perfect date night,” describing it as “an evening that will have you laughing, thinking, and talking long after you leave the theatre.” She also praises the decision to stage the play in ACT II, writing that “having this particular play in their smaller area was a genius idea.” Scenic des

There is something especially meaningful about seeing a production reflected back through the eyes of an audience member. Our first review of The Cake is in, and we are deeply grateful for the care, thoughtfulness, and generosity Caleb Patton brought to his response. He writes: “We are incredibly fortunate to have a space like Argenta that is willing to take risks on contemporary scripts that speak directly to the complexities of the Southern experience. It is through these

The Cake is a comedy with heart, but underneath the laughter is a story asking deeply human questions about love, faith, family, and what it means to take a step toward someone else. For director Heather Dupree, who makes her ACT directorial debut with this production, the draw was immediate. “The story,” she says. “It’s beautifully written and very relevant to today. Both funny and poignant just like life.” Written by This Is Us writer Bekah Brunstetter, The Cake centers on

What makes The Cake so funny, so timely, and so deeply human? In this short interview, Artistic Director Coburn Goss shares what first drew him to the play, why audiences are often surprised by it, and why he believes this story belongs on the ACT stage. Click here to read the transcript Come for "The Cake". Stay for the Comedy. Join us for unforgettable performances, meaningful conversations, and a vibrant community gathered around live theatre. Please note: The Cake include