‘The Spitfire Grill’ at American Coast Theatre Company

A diner, a wide-open road, and a story that proves even the smallest places can hold the biggest hearts.

Sadie Black. Photo courtesy of American Coast Theater Company.

by MaryAnn DiPietro

American Coast Theatre Company is heading somewhere a little quieter this summer, somewhere with porch swings, mountain air and the kind of stories that sneak up on your heart. The company invites audiences into the small town of Gilead, a place where folks know your name and all of your business. Guiding us there is Susan Berkompas, who not only produces the piece but also.... [ Read the full article here ]

‘The Spitfire Grill’

American Coast Theatre Company

When: June 4-28, 2026

Where: 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Information: (714) 668-6145, www.americancoasttheater.com

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