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IT: “Garbologists”
April 22 @ 7:30 pm - May 4 @ 7:30 pm MST
Garbologists
April 22, 2025 – May 4, 2025
Invisible Theatre
1400 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
Box Office – (520) 882-9721
Ticket Prices start -$28.00
Ticket Link – https://ci.ovationtix.com/32555
Danny’s a white, blue-collar, New York City mansplainer. Marlowe’s the Black, female, ivy-educated newbie who just joined his garbage route. Thrown together and forced to pick up what the world has discarded, two essential workers from different worlds discover there’s more that binds them than taking out the trash. An unconventional buddy comedy in a garbage truck, The Garbologists is a hopeful story about finding common ground in uncommon times. Lindsay Joelle wrote the play before the pandemic with a co-world premiere in 2021/2022. Joelle frames the play in honor of essential workers and trains her focus on what we ignore (trash, pain, certain people).
“The Garbologists is a noteworthy production with grittiness and heart. Audiences can expect a rousing comedy that tugs on the soul. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and yes, you’ll see LOTS of trash.”-League of Cincinnati Theatres
“The production is brimming with extraordinary eclectic characters, intimate life affirming passions, laughter and even tears.”-The Howard
The show runs 90 minutes with no admission and is rated 16 and up
CAST
Tanisha Ray – Marlow
Christopher Younggren – Danny
PERFORMANCE DATES
Please Note: All performances are at The Invisible Theatre
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, 7:30pm (discount preview)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, 7:30pm (Opening)
Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 7:30pm
Friday, April 25th, 2025, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 2:00pm
Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 2:00pm
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, 7:30pm
Thursday, May 1st, 2025, 7:30pm
Friday, May 2nd, 2025, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, 2:00pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4th, 2025, 7:30pm
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director: Betsy Kruse Craig
Producer: Betsy Kruse Craig
Set Design: James Blair and Kim Kwasny
Technical Direction: James Blair
Production Stage Manager: Linda Pierce
Costume Design: Maryann Trombino
Lighting Design: John Dahlstrand
Production Assistant: Charlotte Rains
ABOUT THE PEOPLE
LINDSAY JOELLE (PLAYWRIGHT)
Lindsay Joelle is a Tucson-based playwright and author whose work explores the rituals, jargon, and humor of insular communities across America. Her published plays include TRAYF (Theater J, Geffen Playhouse, LA Drama Critics Circle nomination for best writing) and THE GARBOLOGISTS (Philadelphia Theatre Company, City Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Theater Alliance, among others). She is the recipient of the Goldberg Award for Graduate Playwriting, Desert Theater League Award for Best Original Writing, and commissions from Vital Theatre Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre/Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project, and the Audible Theater’s Emerging Playwrights Fund for “The Messengers,” produced and recorded by Audible. Lindsay is a proud National New Play Network (NNPN), New Georges, and American Theatre Wing affiliated artist, former Playwright-in-Residence at Curious Theatre, and an alumna of Nashville Rep’s Ingram New Works Lab, the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop, The British American Drama Academy, Columbia University (BA), and Hunter College (MFA). www.Lindsayjoelle.com
THE INVISIBLE THEATRE:
The Invisible Theatre (IT) of Tucson, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to producing quality theatre and arts education experiences for all facets of the community, in an intimate setting that showcases local professional talent and guest artists. Started in 1971 as an arena for local playwrights, the theatre has expanded its programs to include adaptations of classics and recent Off- Broadway plays and musicals, while continuing to encourage new playwrights through both full productions and stage readings. Our award-winning arts education program for special needs children focuses on ability rather than dwelling on disability. Our commitment to artistic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion and quality has made the Invisible Theatre a very visible force in the local, national, and international arts scene.
Tickets are also available 24/7 through AudienceView at www.invisibletheatre.com or 520-882-9721. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.