A philosophical allegory of the human situation and the mystery of life, this fantastical play remains one of Calderón's best-known works. Nilo Cruz's adaptation is a sublime translation which renders Calderon's soaring poetry into richly elegant, modern language.

Produced by South Coast Repertory Theatre in 2007, Main Street will present the regional premiere of this stunning adaptation. Recommended for audiences 18 and up.

Pablo Bracho directs Life Is a Dream.  The cast includes David Grant (The Light in the Piazza), Steve Garfinkel (The Coast of Utopia: Salvage), Bobby Haworth, Philip Hays (Dog Act), Joanna Hubbard, Beth Lazarou (Dog Act), Crystal O’Brien (Richard III), Justin O'Brien (The Coast of Utopia: Voyage), and David Wald (Dog Act). The design team includes Jodi Bobrovsky (set design), Carrie Cavins (lighting design), Chris Bakos (sound design), Kelly Switzer (costume design) and Rodney Walsworth (properties design).  Lauren Smith is the production stage manager.