Synopsis
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go, adapted by Laura Eason from short stories by award-winning author Elizabeth Crane, is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered. When the Messenger Is Hot is part of the 3rd Annual First Look Repertory of New Work which also includes Gary and Tranquillity Woods.Content Advisory
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Costume renderings of 'Josie' by designer Debbie Baer
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Set model, designed by Marcus Stephens
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Program director Ed Sobel
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Actors Marilyn Dodds Frank, Amy Warren, ensemble member Kate Arrington and Lauren Katz
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Actors Marilyn Dodds Frank, Amy Warren, ensemble member Kate Arrington and Lauren Katz
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Ground plan of set, designed by Marcus Stephens
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Costume designer Debbie Baer
credit: Jay Geneske
First Rehearsal of When the Messenger Is Hot
The cast and crew in the very first rehearsal of the First Look production of When the Messenger Is Hot.Marilyn Dodds Frank as Mom and ensemble member Kate Arrington as Josie 1
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.playwright Laura Eason
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Lauren Katz as Josie 2 and Coburn Goss as Man
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.ensemble member Kate Arrington as Josie 1 and Marilyn Dodds Frank as Mom
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Coburn Goss, director Jessica Thebus and Amy Warren as Josie 3
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Lauren Katz as Josie 2
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Coburn Goss as Man
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.ensemble member Kate Arrington as Josie 1
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Lauren Katz and ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Coburn Goss as Man
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Rehearsal
The cast and crew in rehearsal for When the Messenger Is Hot.Marilyn Dodds Frank and ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Coburn Goss and Amy Warren
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.ensemble member Kate Arrington and Coburn Goss
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Lauren Katz, Amy Warren and ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Marilyn Dodds Frank
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Coburn Goss and Amy Warren
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Lauren Katz and Coburn Goss
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Lauren Katz, Amy Warren and ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.ensemble member Kate Arrington and Amy Warren
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Marilyn Dodds Frank, ensemble member Kate Arrington and Lauren Katz
credit: Jay Geneske
When the Messenger Is Hot in Production
Three years after Josie’s mother died, no one expects her to telephone from a bus station in North Dakota. This smart and slyly comic study of love and letting go is an insightful look at the disparity between what you expect and what is delivered.Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Assistant Director: Jennifer Avery
- Costume Design: Debbie Baer
- Dramaturg: Heidi Coleman
- Stage Manager: Lauren V. Hickman
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Sound Design: Gregor Mortis
- Scenic Design: Marcus Stephens
- Directed by: Jessica Thebus
- Assistant Director: Kate Walsh
Featured Ensemble Members
Program Articles
As was the case last year, two Steppenwolf productions will be showcased in New York City this year.