STORIES THAT HEAL

A One-Night Benefit Performance in Support of Mental Health

Join us for an extraordinary evening where storytelling becomes a catalyst for connection, understanding, and hope.

Stories That Heal brings together an exceptional collection of established and emerging writers whose original works explore themes of mental health, addiction, grief, trauma, healing, and resilience.  Through powerful stories performed by award-winning actors, this special event aims to reduce stigma, expand the conversation, raise awareness and critical funds for Friends of Semel, NAMI Westside Los Angeles, and Monumental Artists.

Actors:

 Jason Ritter, (Parenthood, Matlock), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld), Jaime Ray Newman (General Hospital and The Punisher), Toby Huss (King of the Hill), Noah Bean (Damages), Stephanie Courtney (Madmen), Tom Lenk ( Buffy the Vampire), Isaac Wang (Raya and the Last Dragon), Ali MacLean (She’s Not There), Alexandra Lee (Scrubs and Buffy the Vampire), and more.

Writers:

John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck), Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal and 13 Reasons Why), Gary Lennon (Orange is the New Black), Larissa Fasthorse (The Thanksgiving Play), Stephen Chbosky (Perks of Being a Wallflower), Lauren Weedman (Hacks), Dan O’Brien (Grey’s Anatomy and Law and Order), Caridad Svich (Twelve Ophelias), Jenny Lawson (Let’s Pretend It’s Never Happened), Kristina Wong (Sweatshop Overlord)

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Doors Open: 4:00 PM

Performance: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

UCLA James Bridges Theater

Melnitz Hall

235 Charles E. Young Drive North

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Come for the stories. Leave with a deeper understanding, greater compassion, and renewed hope.