When you come to a fork in the road... pick it up!
THE PLAY
James Stellos portrays a kaleidoscope of characters in his one-person play.
At a personal crossroads, Ulysses, an Uber driver, embarks on a yearlong odyssey through the streets of Los Angeles. Along the way, he picks up a tapestry of riders. And their chance meetings--conjuring humor, hopes, and horrors--may help both driver and riders find their way on the road ahead.
THE DIRECTOR
Over multiple decades, Janis Purins was a accomplished director, actor, set designer, lighting designer and dramaturg in theatres from New York to L.A. and points in between. His talents as director and dramaturg were instrumental in the development of "tEMPORARY sANITY". Mr. Purins passed away shortly after completing his work as director on this piece.
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RECENT PERFORMANCES
​2025
WHITEFIRE THEATRE
13500 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, Ca 91423
SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm
2024
AMT THEATER
354 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Monday Tuesday
Sept 23th - 2pm Sept 24th - 7pm
Sept 30th - 2pm Oct 1st - 7pm
THE PLAYWRIGHT/PERFORMER
James Stellos has graced stages across the U.S. and in Europe in roles from classical to contemporary, musicals to Shakespeare. Partial credits include: Mitch in TUESDAYS WITH WITH MORRIE and The Director in THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Utah Shakes; Mason Marzac in TAKE ME OUT at Ensemble Theater Co; Tom/Phyllis/Leslie in SYLVIA (Stage Scene L.A. Award) at La Mirada Theatre for Performing Arts; Peter in COMPANY (Backstage-West Garland Award) at West Coast Ensemble; Ray in SPEECHLESS IN SEATTLE (ADA nomination), and CUPID FAMBE WITH A DRY WHINE (ADA nomination) at Lonny Chapman Group Repertory; various roles in HAMLET, SHREW, and HENRY IV PART ONE at Illinois Shakes; and Charles in VERY WARM FOR MAY at Equity Library Theatre in NYC. Sample Film & TV credits: THE MORNING SHOW; WALKING THE HALLS; ITS ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA; E.R; GENERAL HOSPITAL; and SUBBING FOR JULIA.
As a writer, Mr. Stellos has penned two screenplays and two pilots. "tEMPORARY sANITY" premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and is his first one-person play. He is a Carnegie-Mellon alum.