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\u201cO: A Rhapsody in Divorce\u201d debuts at Inside Out Theatre of Highland Park (Photo \u2013 Outside In Theatre)<\/p>\n

A new theatrical work exploring heartbreak, reinvention, and the science of emotional survival begins its first public performances this week as Jami Brandli\u2019s O: A Rhapsody in Divorce opens previews at Outside In Theatre on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Directed by Jessica Hanna, previews run through May 16, followed by a regular engagement from May 17 to June 9.<\/p>\n

By Melanie Hooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside Out Theatre, coming off its successful coproduction of Octopus\u2019s Garden with Pasadena\u2019s Boston Court Theatre, continues its commitment to debuting original works. The company now brings Brandli\u2019s play to its York Blvd. space.<\/p>\n

A Contemporary Odyssey<\/p>\n

The play reimagines the Greek epic The Odyssey through a modern lens. It follows O, a neurobiologist in her 40s whose life abruptly destabilizes when her husband requests a separation but refuses to leave their shared home. Forced into a state of displacement, O begins a couch\u2011to\u2011couch journey that blends memory, science, and surreal theatricality.<\/p>\n

As she navigates the fallout of her unraveling marriage, O turns to the neurobiology of heartbreak\u2014examining dopamine reward systems, the brain\u2019s response to emotional separation, and the physical toll of lost love. The play positions heartbreak not as a conclusion but as a pivotal moment of transformation, charting O\u2019s attempt to build a new sense of home from the fragments of her former life.<\/p>\n

Audience Experience<\/p>\n

Outside In\u2019s lounge and caf\u00e9, The Lobby, will open one hour before each performance and remain open for at least two hours afterward. Light bites and a full bar will be available, including cocktails themed to the production.<\/p>\n

Talk Back Conversations<\/p>\n

Select performances will feature pre\u2011show and post\u2011show discussions with artists, creatives, and community members. All events take place in The Lobby.<\/p>\n