Mosaic Theatricals Presents: Odds Are
Description
The World Premiere Production of an award-winning autobiographical play about love, loss, and luck.
Fresh from a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Best of Fringe 2025, The Times) and a Grand Prize win at the United Solo Festival, ODDS ARE makes its world premiere as a fully staged production. Performed by playwright Smita Russell, with live cello accompaniment, this funny and fearless piece blends mythology and medicine, math and memory to explore the stories we tell ourselves to survive and the ways we search for meaning when dealt an impossible hand. Sharp, surprising, and profoundly moving, ODDS ARE reminds us that sometimes the moments that nearly break us become the experiences that save us.
Written and performed by Smita Russell
Directed by Katherine Wilkinson
Co-Producer Shinzong Lee
Show Dates & Times:
Thursday, October 8 & 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 2, 9, & 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 10, & 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 & `18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
PLAYDATE: Theatre for you. Theatre for them.
Want to see the show, but need a plan for the kids? At select Saturday matinees, parents and caregivers can enjoy the performance while their children ages 5-12 participate in a complimentary, supervised creative theatre program with Mosaic Theatricals.
PlayDate takes place during the performance and is included at no additional cost with adult admission. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
2026–2027 PlayDate Performances
Odds Are — Saturday, October 3 & Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2 PM
Falsettos — Saturday, April 17 & Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 2 PM
Always...Patsy Cline — Saturday, July 17 & Saturday, July 31, 2027 at 2 PM
Click here to register!
About Mosaic Theatricals
Bringing artists and audiences together to spark dialogue, reflection, and empathy.
Mosaic Theatricals is a place where artists and audiences meet to explore meaningful ideas, reflect on our shared experiences, and consider the future we want to shape together. Our work is grounded in three core pillars that define who we are and how we serve our community:
Theatrical Excellence: Productions that engage, challenge, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our region.
Workforce Pathways: Apprentices in the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory working alongside seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on training that supports real careers in the arts.
Creative Youth Development: Students in our Camp ¡Exprésate! programs building confidence, collaboration, and a sense of belonging through high-quality theatre education.
From acclaimed plays and musicals to inventive programs for young audiences and interactive events outside traditional theatre spaces, Mosaic Theatricals creates opportunities for connection, dialogue, and creativity.
A visit to one of our events is an invitation to harness the transformative power of theatre and strengthen the fabric of our community.
Additional Venue Info
ADMISSION INFO
All ages are welcome. Please note that children who do not sit on a lap will require their own ticket.
Limited ADA Seating! Please email Luke at lukeh@campusoflife.org to request the code for ADA seating.
DINING
Enjoy a preshow meal at our on-site cafe, Common Grounds Café, from 4:00–8:00 PM for dinner and 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM for brunch. View the menus here. Every purchase at the Café and The Bornemann Theatre directly supports programs and services for the special needs community.
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The Bornemann Theatre & TERI Campus of Life - Supporting the Special Needs Community and Greater San Diego
When you purchase a ticket to a show at The Bornemann Theatre, you’re supporting individuals with special needs – and the families who walk alongside them. For over 45 years, TERI Campus of Life has transformed lives through specialized programs and services. Mission-driven businesses – like The Bornemann and TERI Common Grounds Café – welcome the community, creating a place where inclusion is a way of life and all abilities are celebrated. Learn more at tericampusoflife.org.
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