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Main Stage Show

An Act of God

By David Javerbaum

Directed by Phil Johnson


An Act of God is a comedic play in which God, taking on the form of a witty and irreverent human, delivers a new set of Ten Commandments while reflecting on biblical stories, morality, and the nature of existence.

March 7 - 29, 2026



Scripps Ranch Theatre

9783 Avenue of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131


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David Javerbaum

Playwright


David Javerbaum is a celebrated playwright, author, and 13-time Emmy Award winner known for his razor-sharp wit and satirical brilliance. A former head writer and executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Javerbaum brought his comedic voice to the stage with the hit Broadway play An Act of God, starring Jim Parsons. With a background in both television and theater, his work seamlessly blends humor, intellect, and cultural commentary. Javerbaum’s unique ability to tackle big ideas with irreverence and insight has made him a standout voice in modern comedy and an influential force in both scripted and unscripted storytelling.

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Phil Johnson

Director


Phil Johnson is the Artistic Director and proud co-founder of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. He’s directed for The Roustabouts, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Playwrights Project, and started the new Great Jewish American Playwright Series/JPlays at the JCC. He’s appeared at almost all San Diego theaters and in numerous original solo shows including A Jewish Joke which opened Off-Broadway in NYC in 2019. As an actor, he’s played in Les Misérables on Broadway and on tour; Canadian production of Sunset Boulevard; and the 1st National Co. of Miss Saigon. He is a two-time winner of the SD Critics Circle Craig Noel Award for acting, and he is a founder of the San Diego Theatre Alliance.