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Minneapolis, MN – Thirst: The Return will perform 10 consecutive Mondays, five shows each night,
beginning January 25, 2010, running through March 29, 2010 at Joe’s Garage (1610 Harmon Place) in
downtown Minneapolis. Single tickets are $15. Cash or check’s accepted at the door. Reservations are
encouraged and can be made by calling Joe’s Garage at (612) 904-1163. For more information visit
ThirstTheater.com.
“It’s loose, a bit surreal…wordy, subversive, and quite crackling” - City Pages
Thirst Theater is back and even thirstier! After two months of countless meetings, readings, and heated
pleadings the Thirst Committee Members (Tracey Maloney, Chris Carlson, Philip Callen, Amy
McDonald, Tom Poole and Lily Shaw) have assembled a line-up of raw, in-your-face world premiere
playlets by notable Minnesota playwrights and featuring some of the Twin Cities’ most recognizable
actors. These 28 actors will swing punches, shed tears, and spread a modicum of cheer in the relaxed and
casual setting of Joe’s Garage, revisiting the tradition of Thirst’s motto “Drink Theater.” With the
support of local Surly Brewing Company, Thirst offers Surly beer specials coupled with world premiere
productions.
Returning to Joe’s Garage after a two-year hiatus the Monday night line-up will consist of five out of the
twelve 10-15 minute playlets separated by libations and conversation. Playlet descriptions, photos, actor
and playwright biographies and a performance schedule will be available on ThirstTheater.com on
January 15, 2010.
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Playlet performance schedule (subject to change):
Hand Sell by Tom Poole Up on the Fools Hill (an excerpt) by Kim Hines
Starring: Chris Carlson and Phyllis Starring: Terry Bellamy and Payton Woodson
Wright Playing: 2/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Playing: 1/25 (Opening), 2/1, 3/15, 3/22,
3/29
Lonesome, Wild and Blue by Matt Everett In the Weeds by Matt Sciple
Starring: Alayne Hopkins, Sam Starring: Stephen Cartmell, Charles Fraser and
Bardwell Bromoll and Sasha Andreev Carolyn Pool
Playing: 1/25 (Opening), 2/22, 3/2, 3/15 Playing: 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15
Generation Exit by Patrick Coyle Thirst for Kung Fu; a Spirited Debate by Matt
Starring: Zoe Pappas and John Skelley Dawson
Playing: 2/1, 2/15, 2/22, 3/8 Starring: Matt Dawson, Jim Lichtscheidl,
Catherine Johnson Justice and Michelle
Hutchison
Playing: 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/29
All performers are members of Actors’ Equity and are performing under a special negotiated contract
WHAT: Thirst: The Return, 12 new works performed over 10 weeks, 5 shows each night
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Actors include: Sasha Andreev, Patrick Bailey, Terry Bellamy, Chris Carlson,
Stephen Cartmell, Maggie Chestovich, Bob Davis, Mary Allette Davis, Matt
Dawson, Charles Fraser, Sam Bardwell Gromoll, Peter Hansen, Terry Hempleman,
Alayne Hopkins, Michelle Hutchison, Catherine Johnson Justice, Ann Kim, Jim
Lichtscheidl, Tracey Maloney, Amy McDonald, Kris Nelson, Zoe Pappas, Carolyn
Pool, Aaron Preusse, John Skelley, Payton Woodson, and Phyllis Wright
TIX & INFO: Cash or check accepted at door beginning January 25, 2010. Reservations are
encouraged and can be made by calling Joe’s Garage at (612) 904-1163.
INFORMATION: ThirstTheater.com
SPONSORED BY:
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