Main Street

Reporter

“A lot of the good stuff in the novel is in the descriptions and not the dialogue.  Isbell’s solution is to create a Reporter, played by Olivia Nelson”

“Nelson is always around the stage when she is not on it, providing constant editorial comment through a series of looks and headshots, even engaging members of the audience to ensure they are aware of the absurdity of the action.”

-Lawrance Bernabo, Duluth News Tribune, October 1, 2022

Adapted/Directed by Tom Isbell

Scenic Designer: Curtis Phillips

Costume Designer: Ryan Hamilton

Hair and Makeup Designer: Moriah Babinski

Lighting Designer: Jake Pulkrabek

Sound Designer: Maddy Uecker

Photography: Thressa Schultz and David Cowardin

Something I learned:

How to shape the story by being a bridge for the audience. Sculpting the play through active listening and observation.