The Totalitarians

Jamie Jones plays Penny, a former roller derby queen jamming her way toward high public office in Nebraska in this savagely satirical piece of political theater by playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. Kelley Ogden plays the cynical speechwriter who tries to put words in Penny’s mouth. Cassidy Brown and Casey Worthington complete the top-flight ensemble which is directed by Peter Mohrmann. Th, F, Sa 8pm; Sa, Su 2pm; W 7pm. Through 7/24. $25-$35. Capital Stage, 2215 J Street; (916) 995-5464; www.capstage.org. J.C.