No longer the flavor of the month

In the world premiere of “System Wonderland,” playwright David Wiener puts a comic spin on a hot Hollywood career gone cold, told through the travails of moviemaking couple Jerry and Evelyn. With their Oscar-winning success old news, they need a jump-start to get back in the game. Enter their new wunderkind assistant: an ambitious film school grad. Contains mature content and language.

“System Wonderland,” South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Opens 7:45 p.m. Friday. $28 to $60. (714) 708-5555. www.scr.org.* Runs 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; ends May 13.