After history professor John Oldman abruptly resigns from his university, his puzzled colleagues gather at his home seeking answers. What begins as a casual farewell soon turns extraordinary when John confesses the astonishing truth behind his sudden departure: he is immortal—having walked the earth for more than 14,000 years—and must leave every decade before his secret is uncovered.

Skeptical yet captivated, the professors press him relentlessly, testing his tale against the limits of science, history, and faith. Each question only leads to deeper revelations, blurring the boundary between reason and belief. Over the course of a single evening, their gathering transforms into a gripping exploration of mortality, memory, and the meaning of human existence—culminating in a shattering and unforgettable climax.

Conceived in the 1960s by acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby—creator of legendary episodes of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone—The Man from Earth is celebrated as his final and most profound masterpiece: a timeless story that challenges how we see history, humanity, and ourselves.

You know Laura Nyro's songs: "Eli's Coming" (a hit for Three Dog Night), "And When I Die" (Blood Sweat & Tears), "Stoney End" by Barbra Streisand. The 5th Dimension recorded many of Laura's songs, including the chart-topper "Wedding Bell Blues". Songwriters at Play brings together the music of Laura Nyro and The 5th Dimension in a special tribute concert.

Dec. 7 performers include local faves Ricky Berger, Donna Phillips; Bay Area balladeer Zoe Fitzgerald Carter; and SoCal singers Jason Luckett, Jeanne Newhall, Naomi Nektare, and Alison Lewis.

You'll hear 5th Dimension pop standards such as Workin' On a Groovy Thing; Up, Up and Away; Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. We'll also dig deep into Laura Nyro's discography for Sweet Blindness, Christmas In My Soul, and many more.

The concert is produced by Songwriters at Play, husband-wife team Steve Key and Bonnie Nelson-Key. Bonnie is a lifelong fan of Laura Nyro, and will be hosting the show. Their tributes at CCAT have included the music of Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. www.songwritersatplay.com