“ A surprisingly humane and honest play that’s filled with as much laughter as it is drama…and reminds us that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. We learn that if given a tattered, grimy old volume of text and illustrations, and you take the time to examine it carefully, its value can exceed your imagination.” — CHICAGO THEATRE REVIEW
An off-beat buddy comedy
This off-beat buddy comedy pairs essential workers from two different worlds in the shared cab of a New York City garbage truck. Danny’s a white, blue-collar mansplainer hiding a heart of gold. Marlowe’s a Black, Ivy League-educated newbie learning the ropes from her old-school partner. When they’re thrown together to pick up what the world has discarded, they discover there’s more that binds them than taking out the trash.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show

Runtime:
102 minutes

Performance Dates:
September 7-24, 2023

Age Recommendations:
Not for children under 17
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.
We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast

Alys Dickerson

Danny Jones

Actor Name
Character playedCreative Team
Sarah Ross
Scenic DesignerBrad Doberman
Lighting DesignerKaren Brown-Larimore
Costume DesignerBrian Grimm Sound
Designer/ComposerPam Miles
Props MasterKevin Zimmer
Technical DirectorKira Neighbors
Stage ManagerAbbi Hess
Asst. Stage ManagerForward Theater’s ‘The Garbologists’ turns trash into treasure
BY LINDSAY CHRISTIANS
THE CAP TIMES
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