Nickel and Dimed

By Joan Holden, based on the 2001 book of the same title by Barbara Ehrenreich
Directed by Brian EG Cook

October 25 - November 9, 2013*
Extended due to popular demand!

Following the Sunday, Oct 27 matinee, audience members and the general public were invited to a panel discussion about minimum wage issues, moderated by Cook. The panel included professors from the University’s departments of sociology and psychology, and the School of Management, as well as an academic advisor from the Office of Student Support Services, and the director of the local food bank.

Nickel and Dimed production poster

CAST

Barbara:

Rachel Blackwell

Woman, Daughter, Customer, Carlie,
Marge, Patient 3, Lady:


Melissa Buchta

Gail, Maddy, Patient 4, Mom:

Daniels

Nita, Server 1, Hector, Rich Lady, Patient 1, Melissa:

Nicole Cowans

George, Man, Boyfriend, Stock-boy, Pete, Timid Man:

Ian Hendren

Editor, Philip, Customer, Ted, Howard:

Marley Horner

Server 2, Joan, Holly, Social Worker, Sari:

Katrina Kuharich

Teenager, Manager, Cashier, Customer,
Nan, Patient 2, Kim:


Nancy Nguyen

CREW

Director:

Brian EG Cook

Set, Lighting & Sound Designer:

Kade Mendelowitz

Costume Designer:

Bethany Marx

Assistant Director:

Mary Ludolph

Stage Manager:

Steve Keller

Media

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