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Right Before I Go is an ensemble-driven performance project created by renowned playwright Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls. The piece blends real suicide notes with moderated talkbacks, offering a provocative, intimate experience that invites dialogue and reflection. Since its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2015, the company has toured across the East Coast and beyond, with readings and performances designed to engage communities in meaningful conversations about mental health and resilience.

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Gold Coast Tickets is proud to present and support Right Before I Go’s ongoing story – a bold, non-traditional theater experience that pairs powerful storytelling with accessible, community-forward programming. Secure your seats for upcoming engagements and stay in the loop for future appearances across the country.

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Biography: Right Before I Go is the brainchild of theater-maker Stan Zimmerman, whose television legacy includes The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls. The project emerged as a courageous ensemble piece designed to provoke conversation through a unique format: stage readings featuring real suicide notes, followed by moderated talkbacks that address mental health with honesty and care. The presence of Zimmerman’s writing philosophy ensures sharp, character-driven moments within a compassionate framework.

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People behind the production

Discography Highlights: As a live-performance project rather than a traditional recording artist, Right Before I Go emphasizes performance pieces, readings, and collaborations. Highlights include acclaimed world premieres, benefit readings, and festival showcases that have resonated with audiences nationwide. The work has been licensed and distributed through Theatrical Rights Worldwide, enabling diverse productions and adaptations for venues around the country.

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People behind the production

Upcoming Tour & Engagements: Right Before I Go continues to tour and perform for select runs, including a 2025 NYC Off-Broadway engagement at The Tank, running from September 7 to September 22, 2025 (extended). A one-night benefit reading for Mental Health Action Day took place on May 18, 2025 at Curtis Theatre in Brea, CA. Past and ongoing reads have touched Tampa (2024) and other East Coast cities, with additional dates announced as opportunities arise. Licensing remains with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, making it easier for theaters to present this impactful piece.

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Social & Connections: For updates, follow Right Before I Go and related creators on social media and official sites, and keep an eye out for new tour dates and licensing information. Facebook, X, Instagram, and the official website (link provided by the production team) are good starting points for news and tickets.

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Quick Facts About Right Before I Go

  • Playwright/creator: Stan Zimmerman (The Golden Girls, Roseanne, Gilmore Girls).
  • World premiere: Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2015.
  • Format: ensemble stage reading with real suicide notes and moderated talkbacks.
  • 2025 NYC run: The Tank Off-Broadway, 9/7/2025 to 9/22/2025 (extended).
  • May 18, 2025: One-night benefit reading for Mental Health Action Day (Curtis Theatre, Brea, CA).
  • Past/ongoing tours and readings: East Coast and national reads including Tampa 2024, several city engagements; licensing handled by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Biography: Right Before I Go is the brainchild of theater-maker Stan Zimmerman, whose television legacy includes The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls. The project emerged as a courageous ensemble piece designed to provoke conversation through a unique format: stage readings featuring real suicide notes, followed by moderated talkbacks that address mental health with honesty and care. The presence of Zimmerman’s writing philosophy ensures sharp, character-driven moments within a compassionate framework.

Discography Highlights: As a live-performance project rather than a traditional recording artist, Right Before I Go emphasizes performance pieces, readings, and collaborations. Highlights include acclaimed world premieres, benefit readings, and festival showcases that have resonated with audiences nationwide. The work has been licensed and distributed through Theatrical Rights Worldwide, enabling diverse productions and adaptations for venues around the country.

Upcoming Tour & Engagements: Right Before I Go continues to tour and perform for select runs, including a 2025 NYC Off-Broadway engagement at The Tank, running from September 7 to September 22, 2025 (extended). A one-night benefit reading for Mental Health Action Day took place on May 18, 2025 at Curtis Theatre in Brea, CA. Past and ongoing reads have touched Tampa (2024) and other East Coast cities, with additional dates announced as opportunities arise. Licensing remains with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, making it easier for theaters to present this impactful piece.

Social & Connections: For updates, follow Right Before I Go and related creators on social media and official sites, and keep an eye out for new tour dates and licensing information. Facebook, X, Instagram, and the official website (link provided by the production team) are good starting points for news and tickets.

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