By Jake Brasch
Directed by Shelley Butler
World Premiere
In Partnership with Alliance Theatre and Geffen Playhouse
Josh’s life is a mess. He’s come home to Denver from NYU to get his life together but can’t manage to stay sober. Struggling with fogginess, memory loss, shame, and regret, he finds unlikely allies in his four loveable grandparents.
Desperate for camaraderie, Josh resolves to bring his grandparents along with him on the road to recovery. He pressures them into playing memory games. He drags them to Jazzercise class at the JCC. He forces them to eat spinach by the handful. Eventually, he slams up against the limits of his quest. When he can no longer help his grandparents, they begin to help him.
The Reservoir, by Denver’s own Jake Brasch, left audiences buzzing at the 2023 Colorado New Play Summit. Join us for the World Premiere production of this hilarious and heartbreaking story at the DCPA next season!
A brilliant piece of work and an emotional roller coaster. One that will stay with me for a while. It must have a full production!
– 2023 Colorado New Play Summit attendee
SHOW RESOURCES
Buell Theatre
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Singleton Theatre
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Kilstrom Theatre
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Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex
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Wolf Theatre
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Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre
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Theatre Company, Comedy, Drama, World Premiere
Approximately 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission
Feb 12, 18, 20
ASL-Interpretation & Audio Description: Feb 9
Adult themes, graphic and sexualized language, suicidal themes, alcohol and drug use, and mental health. Includes moments of strobe lights and stage fog. Recommended for ages 15+.
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Takeshi Kata
Sara Ryung Clement
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Michael Costagliola
Grady Soapes, CSA &
Jody Feldman &
Phyllis Schuringa, CSA
Tara Rubin Casting
Claire Burke, CSA
Olivia O’Connor
Zoe Lesser
Shelley Butler
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
The Reservoir is the recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
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