One of the things summer is known for is movie escapism.

Every summer brings a new slew of blockbuster action or superhero movies. “Top Gun: Maverick,” which opened over Memorial Day weekend and has already grossed over a billion dollars worldwide, certainly fits the bill. Escapism rules in the hot summer months.

The same principle often applies with summer theater. Just as movie studios usually wait until the Christmas season to roll out their serious films and possible Academy Award winners, Surflight often schedules its more “heavy” or more artistic shows such as “An American in Paris,” “Chess” and “The Fields of Ambrosia” for early…