Natasha Rothwell Joins V’s ‘This Is Crazy!’ NAMI Benefit Performance In L.A.

Following the show’s one-night-only debut last year in New York City, This Is Crazy! is coming to Los Angeles with some new faces for a performance benefitting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Natasha Rothwell is the latest to join the star-studded cast of the play by V (formerly Eve Ensler), honoring the late talent manager Chris Huvane, which bows on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

The 3x Emmy nominee joins an ensemble that includes Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow, Rob Morrow, Rachel Hilson, Colette Hayes, Luke Ferrari, Olivia Oguma, Milo Maharlika, and Michael Goven Hackett.

Written and directed by Vagina Monologues creator V, and developed with CAA’s Community & Impact, This is Crazy! is series of original monologues exploring mental illness, family, survival and the complexity of the human experience.

Following Chris Huvane’s death by suicide in 2022, the show is produced by his former sister-in-law Ruth-Ann Huvane, a mental health advocate and NAMI National Board Member, and Tony Montenieri, executive producer of Lotus Productions. All proceeds will benefit NAMI.

“Chris was adored by all who had the honor of knowing him. He was outspoken about living with and battling depression for years before he died by suicide. His experience taught us the importance of providing help and support for people and families affected by mental illness,” said Ruth-Ann in a statement. “To honor the life and legacy of Chris, my family and I are committed to supporting NAMI’s mission to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness about mental illness. We are eternally grateful to NAMI, V, and CAA Community & Impact for embarking on this journey to help pay tribute to our brother Chris.”

Premiering last October at NYC’s Symphony Space, that cast included Jane Fonda, Edie Falco, Mark Ruffalo, Sanaa Lathan and more.