Gates Mills Players Bring Laughter with 'The Savannah Sipping Society'

The comedy about four women who bond over drinks opens March 13 for a five-show run.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Gates Mills Players theater group will present the comedy "The Savannah Sipping Society" about four women who meet in a yoga studio but decide it's more fun to get to know each other over drinks. The play, written by the comedy team of Jones-Hope-Wooten, explores themes of adult friendship and finding common ground. The four-character cast includes Stephanie Rogoff, Debi Tinsley, Becky Cummings, and Jenny Barrett.

Why it matters

The play tackles the common challenge of making new friends as an adult, a theme many audience members can likely relate to. The lighthearted comedy provides an entertaining look at how these four women overcome their individual struggles and insecurities to form a supportive bond.

The details

"The Savannah Sipping Society" opens on March 13 at the Gates Mills Community House and will run for five performances through March 21. The play was written by the comedy team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, known for their laugh-out-loud scripts. Director Shannon Seaber says the four-woman cast is "adorable and hilarious" as they portray the characters of Randa, Dot, Jinx, and Marla Faye.

  • The play opens on March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Additional performances are scheduled for March 14, 15, 20, and 21.

The players

The Gates Mills Players

A local theater group that is presenting the comedy "The Savannah Sipping Society" in March 2026.

Shannon Seaber

A longtime director who is guiding her third play for the Gates Mills Players.

Stephanie Rogoff

An actress portraying the character of Randa in the play.

Debi Tinsley

An actress portraying the character of Dot in the play.

Becky Cummings

An actress portraying the character of Jinx in the play.

Jenny Barrett

An actress portraying the character of Marla Faye in the play, a role she has played before.

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What they’re saying

“It's about four women meeting by happenstance and kind of accidentally getting together and forming friendship -- and they do that over happy hour as the Sipping Society.”

— Shannon Seaber, Director (cleveland.com)

“Marla Faye says it like it is. She's blunt and has a good heart, but just doesn't always say the right things. They should tape (Marla Faye's) mouth shut.”

— Jenny Barrett, Actress (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The Gates Mills Players will follow up "The Savannah Sipping Society" with a night of one-act plays in May and free performances of "Peter Pan" in July.

The takeaway

The comedy "The Savannah Sipping Society" provides a lighthearted and relatable look at the challenges of making new friends as an adult, reminding audiences that laughter and camaraderie can help overcome life's difficulties.