The Garbologists

WISCONSIN PREMIERE

September 7–24, 2023

WRITTEN BY Lindsay Joelle

DIRECTED BY Jen Uphoff Gray

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“ 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

201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703

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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.

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Cast

Alys Dickerson

Danny Jones

Actor Name

Character played

Creative Team

Sarah Ross

Scenic Designer

Brad Doberman

Lighting Designer

Karen Brown-Larimore

Costume Designer

Brian Grimm Sound

Designer/Composer

Pam Miles

Props Master

Kevin Zimmer

Technical Director

Kira Neighbors

Stage Manager

Abbi Hess

Asst. Stage Manager

A behind the scenes look at the play, featuring interviews with the cast and director Jen Uphoff Gray.

Forward Theater’s ‘The Garbologists’ turns trash into treasure

BY LINDSAY CHRISTIANS
THE CAP TIMES

Artistic Associate Marcella Kearns explores the themes and inner-workings of our production of THE GARBOLOGISTS by Lindsay Joelle.

WISCONSIN PREMIERE