World Premiere of Ilene Beckerman’s ‘Gingy’s Diaries’ at Southampton Arts Center This Weekend

World Premiere Workshop of Ilene Beckerman’s Witty, Moving New Show, “Gingy’s Diaries” I Photo Credit: Dane Dupuis

Workshop performances of a brand-new show, “Gingy’s Diaries (Love Loss and Real Life),” by Ilene Beckerman, author of the beloved “Love, Loss and What I Wore.”

This new gem of a show shines a light on the highlights of Gingy’s life, what she’s seen, what she’s lived, and what she’s learned — a glorious kaleidoscope of memories, wit, and observations. The show traverses a landscape rarely explored — a woman facing 90 who’s lived a lifetime but still faces each day with audacious energy and sass, chatting about sex, lipstick, and the moments that have defined us all, as we look back on decades well-lived.

The show, in workshop form, will be presented at the Southampton Arts Center from May 2 to 4, 2025. Performance times are Friday at 7:00, Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00, and Sunday at 2:00. Tickets are available online.

Gingy’s Diaries Cast I Photo Credit: Dane Dupuis

The 5-female cast, plus 2 alternates/understudies include Myers Bartlett, Patty Greene Brockman, Susan Cincotta, Vay David, Dorit Margalit, Deborah Marshall and Dolores Reilly and Tom Gregory as Harry.

Each woman in the cast represents a portion of the pages of Gingy’s diaries. Collectively, they will bring to life the words, emotions, and heart that come together to create the one and only Ilene Beckerman.

Ilene Beckerman and Michael Disher have a rich and lengthy history. She first performed Gingy (herself) for Disher in “Love, Loss and What I Wore” in 2012. The two then collaborated on “Sex: What She’s Really Thinking” and co-wrote “Mom, It’s MY Wedding!”.

Michael Disher directs this deeply moving performance, a veritable celebration of life. “Gingy’s Diaries” includes musings, reflections on the world and women, and insights only a woman who has lived—and who lives, still, to tell the story—can share.