Written by Lynn Nottage. Directed by Robyn Rikoon.

Shifting between 2000 and 2008, workers at Olstead form long-lasting bonds over drinks, secrets, and laughs after grueling workdays on the factory floor. Until relationships are put to the test when the Rust Belt factory leaves the union and inevitable layoffs and promotions take place. Using wit and grit as only Nottage can, SWEAT was written after conducting two years of interviews with residents of Reading, Pennsylvania. 

RUNTIME: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
INTERMISSION: One

REGULAR PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Fridays, 7:30 pm
Saturdays, 2 pm & 7:30 pm

SCHEDULE EXCEPTIONS

No Saturday matinee on May 13
No Sunday matinees

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

May 11 & 12: Pay-What-You-Will Performances (Sliding Scale Pricing)
May 13: Opening Night Performance
May 18: Industry Night (Sliding Scale Pricing)
May 20, 2 pm: American Sign Language Interpreted Performance (ASL interpreters are located near the stage for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, in an area of the theater that gives the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage)

CONTENT DISCLOSURE

Depiction of Cigarette Smoking (unlit)
Flashing Lights (Brief Projected)
Prominently Displayed Alcohol and  Alcohol Consumption (non-alcoholic beverages used)
Depiction of Intoxication
Adult Language
Racism​, Racial Slurs, and Racist ​S​​ymbols
Sexism
Choreographed Violence
Mention of intimate partner violence
Mention of drug abuse and depiction of drug use effects
Depiction of Traumatic Brain Injury
Suitable for ages 13+ 

Production Photos

Photos by C Stanley Photography

Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia), James J Johnson (Brucie), and Scott Harrison (Stan)

Kate Udall (Tracey) and Scott Harrison (Stan)

Juan-Andres Apocada (Oscar), Scott Harrison (Stan), and Kate Udall (Tracey)

Joshua Caleb Horton (Brucie), Freddie Lee Bennett (Evan), and Danny Martha (Jason)

Scott Harrison (Stan), Kate Udall (Tracey), and Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia)

Kate Udall (Tracey) and Juan-Andres Apodaca (Oscar)

Karen Gruber Ryan (Jessie) and Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia)

Joshua Caleb Horton (Brucie) and Danny Martha (Jason)

Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia) and Joshua Caleb Horton (Brucie)

Scott Harrison (Stan), Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia), and Kate Udall (Tracey)

Mid-Process Rehearsal Photos

Photos by Gracie Meier

Kate Udall (Tracey), Scott Harrison (Stan), Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia)

Karen Gruber Ryan (Jessie), Danielle Louise Reddick (Cynthia), Kate Udall (Tracey), Juan-Andres Apodaca (Oscar), Scott Harrison (Stan)

Freddie Lee Bennett (Evan), Danny Martha (Jason)

Kate Udall (Tracey), Scott Harrison (Stan)

Joshua Caleb Horton (Chris)

Scott Harrison (Stan), Ambrose Ferber (Fight Director)

Robyn Rikoon (Director)

Emily Rankin (Stage Manager), Robyn Rikoon (Director), Antonio Miniño (Intimacy Choreographer)

Cast & Creative

First Rehearsal Photos

Photos by Gracie Meier

James W. Johnson

Kate Udall and Freddie Lee Bennett

Karen Gruber Ryan, Danielle Louise Reddick, Joshua Horton

Scott Harrison

Juan-Andres Apodaca, Kate Udall, Karen Gruber Ryan

Danny Martha, James J. Johnson

Robyn Rikoon

Karen Grubery Ryan, Danielle Louise Reddick, Joshua Horton, Danny Martha

Joshua Horton, Emily Rankin, Freddie Lee Bennett, Kate Udall, Scott Harrison, Robyn Rikoon, James J. Johnson, Erica Frank, Tyler Thomas, Lucy Felt, Danny Martha, Danielle Louise Reddick, Freedom Hopkins, Karen Gruber Ryan, Ambrose Ferber, Juan-Andres Apocada, James W. Johnson, Patrick Janssen.

Joshua Horton, Freddie Lee Bennett, Kate Udall, Scott Harrison, James J. Johnson, Danny Martha, Danielle Louise Reddick, Karen Gruber Ryan, Juan-Andres Apodaca, Robyn Rikoon

View the SWEAT Program