November 6, 2026 – November 22, 2026
BAKERSFIELD MIST by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Eric Lewis
Featuring: Ingrid Sanai Buron and JAG
Inspired by true events, this quick-witted and thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama asks a fascinating question: Who gets to decide what art is truly worth? Maude Gutman, a foul-mouthed, unemployed bartender living in a cluttered California trailer park, buys a hideous painting at a thrift store for three dollars, only to become convinced it's an undiscovered Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. When a deeply elitist, world-class art expert flies in from New York to authenticate it, a high-stakes, hilarious battle of wits explodes—pitting high-brow academia against low-brow grit.
SHOW SPONSOR: Melody Mistlin
 
MEET THE CAST
 
Ingrid Sanai Buron (Maude Gutman) Ingrid was most recently seen at SSR as Sister Aloysius in “Doubt”. Other favorite SSR roles include Rose in “Dancing at Lughnasa” and Mrs. Reynolds in “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley”. Additional favorite roles include: Lady Windermere in “Murder on West Moon Street” (Phoenix Theatre), Kitty in “Perfect Arrangement” (Woodinville Repertory), Sorel in “Death by Design” (Phoenix), Brooklyn in “The Gods of Comedy” (Phoenix), Lady Anabella in “Ada and the Engine” (EDP), Plodgett in “Chemical Imbalance” (Phoenix), Mrs. Boyle in “The Mousetrap” (EDP) and Linda in “Move Over Mrs. Markham” (Phoenix) for which we won a Best Supporting Actor award from The Sound on Stage,. During her time in Los Angeles, she recurred on “House” (FOX), guest starred on “Gilmore Girls” (CW), “Prison Break” (FOX), etc. Ingrid has also appeared in local films and commercials and in the dramatic audio series “Metropolis”. Thank you to Jag and Eric and Mark for this amazing opportunity. And love to Brian. For more information www.ingridsanaiburon.com.

JAG (Lionel Percy) has been seen on SSR’s stage in “Twelve Angry Jurors”, “Dancing at Lughnasa” and “Holmes and Watson”.  He has recently been seen locally in “Treasure Island”, “The Vibrator Play”, “Murder on the Nile” and “Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol”. Huge thanks to Mark, Eric and Ingrid for making this show happen and thanks to you, the audience, for giving us a reason to do it.  When Jag isn’t acting he is probably on a road trip or drinking bourbon.
 
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
 
Eric Lewis (Director) has been involved in theatre since 1968, when he began as an eight‑year‑old sound technician for his elementary school production. After high school, he continued his training at the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy and later earned his BFA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He ultimately discovered his artistic home in directing, a passion he deepened while completing his Master’s in Directing at Pennsylvania State University.
Following 25 years delivering mail in North Everett — balancing work, family, and homeownership — Eric retired and now lives in Snohomish with his wife, Vicki, and their three cats. He is immensely proud of his daughter, Olivia, who is studying video game design at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond. Eric has spent many years as Resident Director at The Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds, shaping its comedic identity.  Among his favorites are The Lady Demands Satisfaction, A Chemical Imbalance, Tartuffe (Born Again), The Miser, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Importance of Being Earnest, Move Over Mrs. Markham, Wonder of the World, Beyond Therapy, and A Christmas Epic. He is delighted to be directing at SSR and looks forward to collaborating with Mark and the company.