By Bekah Brunstetter

writer and producer of NBC’s This Is Us

A heartfelt, funny, and deeply human play about faith, family, love, and the communities that shape us.

July 8th – 26th

ACT II - 315 Main St

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The Cake

Life is complicated. Cake helps.

In Bekah Brunstetter's laugh-out-loud comedy, a beloved Southern baker finds herself facing unexpected questions about love, friendship, and the people who matter most. Packed with heartfelt humor, memorable characters, and plenty of cake, this charming comedy celebrates the messy, beautiful work of being human.

The Cake is a joyful reminder that connection often begins with simply listening to one another.

Please Note: The Cake includes adult themes and language.

By Bekah Brunstetter

Directed by Heather Dupree

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News

“The Perfect Date Night”: Theresa Bertram of BroadwayWorld Reviews "The Cake"

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

"A Slice of Reality": The First Review of “The Cake”

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

Director Heather Dupree on The Cake: “It Makes Us Feel and Think”

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

Now in Previews: "The Cake" at Argenta Contemporary Theatre

Opening Night is Friday, July 10, at ACT II The Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Center; preview photos by Corbin Pitts are available for publication. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2026 Media Contact: Coburn Goss, Artistic Director cgoss@argentatheatre.org 501-353-1443 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR — Argenta Contemporary Theatre’s production of The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter, writer and producer of NBC’s This Is Us, is now in previews ahead of Opening Night on Friday, July 10. Directed b

Come for "The Cake". Stay for the Comedy. An Interview with Artistic Director Coburn Goss

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

Now on Sale: “The Cake” by "This Is Us” writer Bekah Brunstetter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2026 Media Contact: Coburn Goss, Artistic Director cgoss@argentatheatre.org 501-353-1443 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) continues its 2026 Season of Community with The Cake, a funny, heartfelt comedy by acclaimed playwright and television writer Bekah Brunstetter. Best known for her work on the hit television series This Is Us, as well as Maid, American Gods, and Switched at Birth, Brunstetter has built a national r

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Coburn Goss, Artistic Director

cgoss@argentatheatre.org

501-353-1443

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Argenta Contemporary Theatre

“The Perfect Date Night”: Theresa Bertram of BroadwayWorld Reviews "The Cake"

"A Slice of Reality": The First Review of “The Cake”

Director Heather Dupree on The Cake: “It Makes Us Feel and Think”

Now in Previews: "The Cake" at Argenta Contemporary Theatre

Come for "The Cake". Stay for the Comedy. An Interview with Artistic Director Coburn Goss

Now on Sale: “The Cake” by "This Is Us” writer Bekah Brunstetter

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