It's just business.
Coworkers and friends, Ford was fired from Anders and Hoff while Jen was not. Now Ford is living a real bacchanal as he spirals down with liquor, drugs, and partying. But Jen has a better idea: start a new company that uses shame as its enterprise. But when a younger, more recent hire shows up to party, what happens when morals and money collide for the need to survive? In Keith Hovis’ new play, he examines our capacity to hurt one another and the justifications we provide for destruction in the digital age. This is the story of the next American company.
WORLD PREMIERE
WORLD PREMIERE
The Scott Strong Building | Makers Space
451 Taft St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
December 9, 10, 16, 17 7:30
December 12 PWYC 7:30
December 18 2:00
Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Due to the nature of the venue, there is no late seating.
If you need accessibility, please contact us.
General Admission | Tickets
Due to limited seating, it is recommended to purchase your tickets ahead of time.
Graphics by Brittany Ottum
Photography by Trevor Beaty
451 Taft St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
December 9, 10, 16, 17 7:30
December 12 PWYC 7:30
December 18 2:00
Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Due to the nature of the venue, there is no late seating.
If you need accessibility, please contact us.
General Admission | Tickets
Due to limited seating, it is recommended to purchase your tickets ahead of time.
Graphics by Brittany Ottum
Photography by Trevor Beaty
REVIEWS
For one reason or another, many shows I’ve seen haven’t lived up to my expectations, so I have to thank Market Garden Theatre for bringing me a breath of fresh air with Public Exposure.
Between the sharp script, no holds barred performances, excellent direction, and the perfect venue, Public Exposure is likely my favorite show of the year.
One Girl, Two Cities
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But you soon forget you're watching a play, rather it feels like you're eavesdropping on this very real and intense conversation. That's largely thanks to the cast, who all give raw and real performances, with nowhere to hide in the small space. Director Lucas Skjaret uses all areas of the space and keeps the show moving at a riveting pace.
Cherry & Spoon | 2016 Favorite Productions
For one reason or another, many shows I’ve seen haven’t lived up to my expectations, so I have to thank Market Garden Theatre for bringing me a breath of fresh air with Public Exposure.
Between the sharp script, no holds barred performances, excellent direction, and the perfect venue, Public Exposure is likely my favorite show of the year.
One Girl, Two Cities
_
But you soon forget you're watching a play, rather it feels like you're eavesdropping on this very real and intense conversation. That's largely thanks to the cast, who all give raw and real performances, with nowhere to hide in the small space. Director Lucas Skjaret uses all areas of the space and keeps the show moving at a riveting pace.
Cherry & Spoon | 2016 Favorite Productions
Cast
Marci Lucht (Jen)
Born and raised a native of Minnesota, Marci Lucht is the co-founder of Theater Maenad and has worked throughout the Twin Cities including the Old Log Theater, Freshwater Theater, Classical Actors Ensemble, Seasons Dinner Theater and Theater 301. Currently, she is persuing a Bachelor's Degree from Augsburg College in Theatre Arts - with an emphasis in Acting as well as Directing.
Born and raised a native of Minnesota, Marci Lucht is the co-founder of Theater Maenad and has worked throughout the Twin Cities including the Old Log Theater, Freshwater Theater, Classical Actors Ensemble, Seasons Dinner Theater and Theater 301. Currently, she is persuing a Bachelor's Degree from Augsburg College in Theatre Arts - with an emphasis in Acting as well as Directing.
Nick Wolf (Ford)
Nick is a theater artist from St. Paul. He is a graduate of the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His credits include work with Savage Umbrella, Transatlantic Love Affair, Sheep Theater, Freshwater Theater, Shadow Horse Theater and Good Arts Collective.
Nick is a theater artist from St. Paul. He is a graduate of the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His credits include work with Savage Umbrella, Transatlantic Love Affair, Sheep Theater, Freshwater Theater, Shadow Horse Theater and Good Arts Collective.
Marika Proctor (Hannah)
Marika performs frequently as a member of Classical Actors Ensemble, most recently, as Hermia in their outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has also collaborated with Savage Umbrella on the devised piece June, featured in performance at this year’s Ivey Awards, and with Swadive Theater as part of their Veggie Stock summer reading series. You can see Marika this spring in One Man, Two Guvnors at Yellow Tree Theater. Thanks to Keith and Lucas for the chance to bite into this most juicy of scripts.
Marika performs frequently as a member of Classical Actors Ensemble, most recently, as Hermia in their outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has also collaborated with Savage Umbrella on the devised piece June, featured in performance at this year’s Ivey Awards, and with Swadive Theater as part of their Veggie Stock summer reading series. You can see Marika this spring in One Man, Two Guvnors at Yellow Tree Theater. Thanks to Keith and Lucas for the chance to bite into this most juicy of scripts.
Creative Team
Keith Hovis (Playwright)
Keith Hovis is a Minneapolis based playwright and composer. His work has been performed at the University of Minnesota, Luther College, Box Wine Theatre, Freshwater Theatre, Six Elements, and the Revisionary Collective. His musical, Pioneer Suite, was featured at the 2014 Ivey Awards. Other works include: Teenage Misery, Shakespeare Apocalypse, and Euphoria.
Keith Hovis is a Minneapolis based playwright and composer. His work has been performed at the University of Minnesota, Luther College, Box Wine Theatre, Freshwater Theatre, Six Elements, and the Revisionary Collective. His musical, Pioneer Suite, was featured at the 2014 Ivey Awards. Other works include: Teenage Misery, Shakespeare Apocalypse, and Euphoria.
Lucas Skjaret (Director)
Lucas Skjaret is a freelance director, costume designer, and teaching artist in the Twin Cities. As the founder of Market Garden, he has directed Three Days of Rain, the staged reading of Ghosts & Zombies, and Gray Duck with the Minnesota Fringe 2014. He has also worked with Walking Shadow Theatre, Artistry, Little Life Boats, Yellow Tree Theatre, Theatre in the Round, The Public Theater of Minnesota, Park Square Theatre, History Theatre, Freshwater Theatre, and was an artistic intern at The Playwrights' Center. He has also taught or was a guest artist at Jefferson High School, The Children's Theatre Company, and Normandale Community College. Lucas received his double B.A. in Theatre Arts and Scandinavian Studies from The University of North Dakota and studied abroad twice in Norway, as well as worked for Teater Neuf in Oslo. Upcoming: assistant director on Secret Garden at Artistry (dir. Lisa Channer) and directing Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet at Lakeshore Players. www.lucasskjaret.com
Lucas Skjaret is a freelance director, costume designer, and teaching artist in the Twin Cities. As the founder of Market Garden, he has directed Three Days of Rain, the staged reading of Ghosts & Zombies, and Gray Duck with the Minnesota Fringe 2014. He has also worked with Walking Shadow Theatre, Artistry, Little Life Boats, Yellow Tree Theatre, Theatre in the Round, The Public Theater of Minnesota, Park Square Theatre, History Theatre, Freshwater Theatre, and was an artistic intern at The Playwrights' Center. He has also taught or was a guest artist at Jefferson High School, The Children's Theatre Company, and Normandale Community College. Lucas received his double B.A. in Theatre Arts and Scandinavian Studies from The University of North Dakota and studied abroad twice in Norway, as well as worked for Teater Neuf in Oslo. Upcoming: assistant director on Secret Garden at Artistry (dir. Lisa Channer) and directing Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet at Lakeshore Players. www.lucasskjaret.com
Andrew Turbiville (Stage Manager)
Andrew is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. Recent productions include The Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz, and Antigone. He is the Operations Coordinator at VStar Entertainment Group, working to bring Sesame Street Live and PAW Patrol Live to cities all across America. This is his first production with Market Garden Theatre, and has really enjoyed getting to know this cast as they learn and explore this new work! Enjoy the show.
Andrew is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. Recent productions include The Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz, and Antigone. He is the Operations Coordinator at VStar Entertainment Group, working to bring Sesame Street Live and PAW Patrol Live to cities all across America. This is his first production with Market Garden Theatre, and has really enjoyed getting to know this cast as they learn and explore this new work! Enjoy the show.
Leazah Behrens (Scenic + Props Designer)
Leazah Behrens is a freelance theatrical scenic designer in the Twin Cities area. Leazah's previously designed Three Days of Rain for Marget Garden Theatre. She holds a M.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Scenic Design from Wayne State University's Hilberry Repertory Theatre and B.S. in Theatre Arts and Art: Graphic Design from Southwest Minnesota State University. www.leazahbehrens.com
Leazah Behrens is a freelance theatrical scenic designer in the Twin Cities area. Leazah's previously designed Three Days of Rain for Marget Garden Theatre. She holds a M.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Scenic Design from Wayne State University's Hilberry Repertory Theatre and B.S. in Theatre Arts and Art: Graphic Design from Southwest Minnesota State University. www.leazahbehrens.com
Ben Harvey (Lighting + Sound Designer)
Since relocating from Duluth, MN to the Twin Cities in 2015, Ben has done sound, lighting, and projection design and tech work for Phoenix Theater, The Lab Theater, The Moving Company, Gadfly Theater, Imagined Theater, Mission Theater Company, Hope Theater, and SPOG Theater. He is happy to be back with Market Garden Theater after designing sound for Three Days of Rain at Phoenix Theater a year ago! benjaminharveydesign.com
Since relocating from Duluth, MN to the Twin Cities in 2015, Ben has done sound, lighting, and projection design and tech work for Phoenix Theater, The Lab Theater, The Moving Company, Gadfly Theater, Imagined Theater, Mission Theater Company, Hope Theater, and SPOG Theater. He is happy to be back with Market Garden Theater after designing sound for Three Days of Rain at Phoenix Theater a year ago! benjaminharveydesign.com
