A Night of Theater Created in Less Than a Day

September 27, 2026 - 7pm - Wilshire Ebell Theatre

The Rush has been rescheduled to September 27th, 2026 in anticipation of the large-scale No Kings Rallies happening across Los Angeles on March 28th. While the date has changed, our incredible line up of talent remains, as does our intent to create an inspiring, uplifting, off-the-cuff night of theater benefiting FosterMore. We are very grateful for your support and cannot wait to see you September 27th.

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Meet the Talent

Scheduled to Appear
Check back as new actors, writers, and directors are announced.

Adam Faison
Actor
Fallout, Hellraiser

Alexandra Breckenridge
Actor
Virgin River, This is Us

Andrew Rannells
Actor
The Book of Mormon, Girls

Angel Parker
Actor
The Rookie and All American

Angelique Cabral
Actor
Life in Pieces, Enlisted

Benjamin Hollingsworth
Actor
Virgin River, Code Black

Fiona Gubelmann
Actor
The Good Doctor, Wilfred

Kat Foster
Actor
Jean Claude Van Johnson, Gaslit

Tuc Watkins
Actor
Desperate Housewives, Paradise, Shifting Gears

Zibby Allen
Actor
Virgin River, Grey's Anatomy

Gloria Calderón Kellett
Writer | One Day At A Time, With Love, How I Met Your Mother

Joel Church Cooper
Writer | Brockmire, Going Dutch

Peter Paige
Director | The Fosters, Good Trouble

Host Committee

Kevin Burkhardt, Sara and Todd Schulman, Jennifer Lavin, Joy Gorman Wettels, Peter Mutabazi, Jeremy Blacklow

What Is The Hollywood Rush?

The Hollywood Rush is an exhilarating night of theater unlike anything else in Los Angeles. In less than a day, celebrities come together to write, direct, and act in five to six original one-act plays, all benefiting FosterMore.

The format is fast-paced, unpredictable, and electric. With no time to spare, the audience cheers on every surprise that unfolds on stage.

Produced by NightKAP Entertainment, Zibby Allen, Kate DiRienzo-Payne, and Jason Daley Kennedy.

How It Works

  1. Friday

    Talent gathers for a brief kickoff. Writers receive themes inspired by FosterMore and assigned by the Hollywood Rush producers, then head into an overnight creative sprint — crafting original one-act plays before sunrise. Directors and actors break for the night.

  2. Saturday Morning

    Writers meet with their directors to review and refine the scripts. Shortly after, actors arrive,  and rehearsals begin.

  3. Saturday All-Day

    Each cast works intensively throughout the day, rehearsing, refining, and doing what thespians do best. In the late afternoon, rehearsals pause as actors transition to hair, makeup, and red-carpet prep.

  4. Saturday Evening – Showtime

    As the curtain rises, the audience experiences the result of just ONE DAY of collaboration — a night fueled by creativity, surprise, and extraordinary energy.

Why It Matters

Let’s Work Together to Make a Difference

All proceeds benefit FosterMore, a Hollywood-driven effort to change the narrative and outcomes for youth in foster care through positive storytelling, educational and career opportunities, and foster parent recruitment.

If you can’t attend but want to make an impact, your donation helps FosterMore continue its mission!

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