Ensemble Theatre Company has revealed casting for its upcoming world premiere of Jay Martel's Parents in Chains, presented in association with J. Todd Harris. Performances will run March 12–30 at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. Andy Fickman is set to direct. 

The cast will include Sharon Lawrence, with select performances to feature Jane Lynch (Glee, The Weakest Link), John Ross Bowie (The Big Bang Theory, Speechless), Melora Hardin (The Office), Joshua Malina (The West Wing, Scandal), Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Other Desert Cities), Gina Torres (Suits, 9-1-1: Lone Star), and Matt Walsh (Veep, The Hangover). 

Parents in Chains follows six L.A. parents exchanging texts as their 17-year-old daughters drive home from San Francisco with a hurricane looming. The trip and the inclement weather bring out the best and the worst in the parents as they confront what it means to let go of their kids.

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome this incredible roster of talent to Parents in Chains," Scott DeVine, executive artistic director of Ensemble Theatre Company, said in a statement. “Having industry icons like Jane Lynch, Melora Hardin, Josh Malina, John Ross Bowie, Thomas Sadoski, Gina Torres, and Matt Walsh join Sharon Lawrence brings an extraordinary energy to this world premiere. Their collective comedic timing, dramatic depth, and undeniable stage presence will make each performance a unique and unforgettable experience. Santa Barbara audiences are in for a rare theatrical treat.”

Visit ETCSB.org for tickets.