The Outsider

at the Oak Grove Theater August 20-26, 2026

The Outsider
by Paul Slade-Smith

Directed by Emily Bump Girard
Produced by Terry Southerington

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for the worst candidate to ever run for office…. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Cast List

Paige Caldwell   April Huff
Dave Riley   Austin Shifflett
Ned Newly   Gary Wilson
Louise Peakes   Jenny Howard
Arthur Vance   Jeff Johnston
Rachel Parsons   Emmy Hays
AC Peterson   Lori Greene