SHIT. MEET. FAN. PLAYED ITS FINAL PERFORMANCE ON DEC 15, 2024
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Here’s the game… Phones Out. Face Up. Volume High. Every text, every email, and every call must be shared aloud. That’s what a group of long-time friends gather to play on the night of the eclipse. With the cocktails flowing among grownups who refuse to grow up, outrageous secrets and skeletons begin to emerge… SHIT. MEET. FAN. Are they ready for the ensuing chaos? Are you?
The mayhem unfolds in real time in this World Premiere uproarious new satire written and directed by Tony Award® nominee ROBERT O’HARA (SLAVE PLAY, MCC’S BLKS, BOOTYCANDY).
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Recommended for Ages 16+. This production contains simulated drug use including vaping, strong language, and sexual content.
The Newman Mills Theater
THE ROBERT W. WILSON
MCC THEATER SPACE
511 W 52 ST
NY, NY 10019
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1 Hour & 45 Minutes with no intermission.
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ROBERT O'HARA
writer & director
ROBERT O’HARA is the Tony-Nominated Director of Slave Play and is currently working on several Film, Television, and Broadway projects. He’s a two-time Obie Award Winner and two-time NAACP Award Winner whose work has been seen around the country.
Cast
GARRET DILLAHUNT
BRETT
(Brett) Broadway: INHERIT THE WIND; THE FATHER. Representative roles Off-Broadway: MAD FOREST (NYTW and MTC); A PERFECT GANESH (MTC); THINGS OF DRY HOURS (NYTW); THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST (Atlantic); TRIUMPH OF LOVE (CSC Rep); 900 ONEONTA (Circle Rep); BOOTH (York) among others. Other representative roles: Prior Walter in ANGELS IN AMERICA Pts I and II and THE INVENTION OF LOVE (both at A.C.T.); SIDE MAN (Steppenwolf); GLASS MENAGERIE (Cincinnati Playhouse); SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, MILK TRAIN DOESN’T STOP HERE ANYMORE, THERESE RAQUIN, and PRESENT LAUGHTER (all at Williamstown); NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (BTF); EYE OF GOD (Seattle Rep) and CONVICTION opposite Sarah Paulson (Bay St. Theatre). Upcoming onscreen projects include the features “THE HUNTSMAN” and “SARAH’S OIL” with “HIGH POTENTIAL” (ABC), “LATERNS” (HBO MAX), and “HYSTERIA” (Peacock) on the small screen. Other favorite films include THE DEAD DON’T HURT; RED RIGHT HAND; A MILLION MILES AWAY; WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING; AMBULANCE; ARMY OF THE DEAD; WIDOWS; 12 YEARS A SLAVE; WHEELMAN; WINTER’S BONE (Spirit Award); ANY DAY NOW; LOOPER; OLIVER SHERMAN; THE ROAD; LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT; ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES etc; NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (Oscar and SAG Awards); HOUSTON (best actor Fantosporto Int’l Film Festival) and THE BELIEVER (Grand Jury Prize Sundance), to name a few. On television Garret may be best known for playing three different roles on HBO’s acclaimed series DEADWOOD and five seasons as Burt Chance on RAISING HOPE and three seasons of THE MINDY PROJECT. He also produced and starred in the comedy series SPRUNG for Amazon; played the beloved John Dorie on FEAR THE WALKING DEAD as well as roles on HIGHTOWN; DEAD TO ME; GHOSTS OF BEIRUT; MONSTERS OF GOD; THE GUEST BOOK; HAND OF GOD; JUSTIFIED; JOHN FROM CINCINNATI; TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES; BURN NOTICE and THE GIFTED, to name a few. Garret is a graduate of NYU’s Graduate Acting program and is thrilled to be making his MCC debut.
GENEVIEVE HANNELIUS
SAM
Genevieve Hannelius (Sam) A Sarah Lawrence College graduate currently residing in New York City, Genevieve Hannelius has been acting since the age of eight-years-old. She was most recently seen starring in the Netflix original film Along For the Ride and the Netflix original series “American Vandal”. She is perhaps best known for starring on the three-time Emmy-nominated Disney Channel series, “Dog with a Blog”. Credits include the critically-acclaimed reboot of the landmark TV mini-series “Roots”, the independent thriller Day 13, and American High’s comedy feature Sid is Dead.
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
RODGER
JANE KRAKOWSKI
EVE
JANE KRAKOWSKI (EVE) is an award-winning actress on stage and television and has been in only one movie that made any money at the box office. Jane has lost roles to many actresses she admires and wonders how Nicole Kidman can star in so many projects in one year. Broadway shows she wishes she had gotten, didn’t say no to or could’ve made work: LES MISERABLES, RAGTIME, PAJAMA GAME, ANYTHING GOES, XANADU, BOEING BOEING. Television pilots she made that never got picked up: “TASTE” (CBS), “SEX, POWER, LOVE AND POLITICS” (CBS), “DEAD BOSS” (FOX). Jane felt she finally made it when she got a washer and dryer in her apartment and now strives to have an elevator that locks off on her floor. Jane wishes Meryl Streep didn’t come to television. Please Google or Wiki her for all else. Please don’t Google “Jane Krakowski feet” because that gets more hits than she’s comfortable with and remember she never dated nor even met the Pillow Guy. Jane is thankful to the entire MCC team for making this show happen each night, and lovingly dedicates her performance to the memory of Gavin Creel.
DEBRA MESSING
CLAIRE
MICHAEL OBERHOLTZER
FRANK
Michael Oberholtzer was nominated for a Tony Award ® for his performance in the recent Broadway revival of TAKE ME OUT. His other appearances on and off Broadway include HAND TO GOD (MCC), THE BABYLON LINE (Lincoln Center Theater), and THE TALLS (Second Stage). On television, he is best known for his recurring roles on the series SNEAKY PETE and GOOD GIRLS REVOLT. He has also been seen on THE AMERICANS, BLUE BLOODS, BULL, THE GOOD FIGHT, and LAW AND ORDER. His film credits include DELIVERY MAN, HAIR BRAINED, HITS, CAT SHOOT KILL, TROUBLE, STARING AT THE SUN, AARDVARK, and SOUTH MOUNTAIN.
TRAMELL TILLMAN
LOGAN
TRAMELL TILLMAN is a SAG and Independent Spirit award nominee for his role of MILCHICK on the Apple TV+ series SEVERANCE starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro. He can next be seen in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 starring Tom Cruise. His TV credits include Marti Noxon’s AMC series DIETLAND starring Julianna Margulies and Joy Nash, GODFATHER OF HARLEM starring Forest Whitaker and HUNTERS, the Amazon series starring Al Pacino and Logan Lerman. His film credits include the HBO Max film SWEETHEARTS starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga as well as BARRON’S COVE starring Garrett Hedlund, Brittany Snow and Hamish Linklater.
Tramell was on stage at the Goodman Theater opposite Sean Hayes in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR. He originated the role of ALVIN and continued to serve as creative consultant for the Broadway production. He made his Broadway debut in THE GREAT SOCIETY (Vivian Beaumont) starring Brian Cox. Before that, he was in CARMEN JONES (CSC) starring Anika Noni Rose. He has been a residing member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he helped launch the Tony nominated play, SWEAT, by Lynn Nottage. He continued performing his lead role at the Arena Stage in Washington DC. He currently resides in New York City.
Tramell Tillman is represented by Principal Entertainment, Jackoway Austen et al, and Jill Fritzo Public Relations.
CONSTANCE WU
HANNAH
Constance Wu received a BFA in Acting from SUNY Purchase and has appeared on stage as ‘Audrey’ in the long running off-Broadway hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Other theatre credits include 2:22 A GHOST STORY (Center Theatre Group), FUENTE OVEJUNA (Knightsbridge Theatre) and THE TEMPEST (Virginia Shakespeare Festival).
Constance will next be seen in THE FRIEND alongside Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and the indie EMBERS AND THE STARS. Recent film credits include Sony’s LYLE LYLE CROCODILE alongside Shawn Mendes and Javier Bardem; HUSTLERS; WB’s romantic comedy hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS, directed by Jon M. Chu (Golden Globe® and Critics Choics nominations). CRAZY RICH ASIANS also made Hollywood history as the first studio movie in over 25 years to star an Asian American woman.
Constance was last seen in Amazon’s THE TERMINAL LIST alongside Chris Pratt and also for Amazon, SOLOS, alongside Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, and Helen Mirren. Her breakout role was as ‘Jessica Huang’ in ABC’s comedy series “FRESH OFF THE BOAT.” The six-season run of the critically acclaimed series is loosely based on the life of chef Eddie Huang. For this role, Constance was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award in the category of Best Actress in a Comedy Series and was honored as part of the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2017.
Constance recently penned a memoir titled MAKING A SCENE. The book is an essay collection that recounts Constance’s experiences growing up in suburban Virginia, scraping by as a struggling actress, falling in love again and again, confronting her identity and influence, and navigating the pressures and pleasures of existing in today’s world.
MARK DANCEWICZ
UNDERSTUDY
Mark Dancewicz was recently seen in the newly released film, THE INSTIGATORS, starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck and as a Guest Star on ABC’s new hit show HIGH POTENTIAL with Kaitlin Olson. Additional TV credits include BLUE BLOODS, FBI, HOMICIDE CITY and THE EQUALIZER. Other Film Credits include WITNESSES and the upcoming Action Thriller, AFTERMATH, directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding. Mark is thrilled to make his MCC debut and return to the stage, after the European Tour of THE WHO’S TOMMY and closing the 7-year run on Broadway in MAMMA MIA. A graduate of Emerson College and a Boston native, Mark would like to thank this family, friends and agents at Take 3 Talent for their endless support.
LENNOX T. DUONG
UNDERSTUDY
Lennox T. Duong is a first-generation Vietnamese-American born and raised in Fresno, CA. She recently played Sean in the new musical HELLO KITTY MUST DIE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her past roles include Imogen in CYMBELINE, Masha in THREE SISTERS, Amina in DANCE NATION, and Mulan in MULAN AND THE BATTLE ON BLACK MOUNTAIN. Duong recently workshopped new plays with Williamstown Theater Festival, La Jolla Theater Company, SOHO Rep, the Song Collective, and NAATCO. She is immensely grateful for her family, friends, and her incredible team at Stewart Talent and Ellipsis Entertainment Group. Training: The Juilliard School.
DELANCE MINEFEE
UNDERSTUDY
DeLance Minefee Originally from Arkansas, DeLance now lives in Manhattan, NY, where he teaches & coaches acting while pursuing his career as an actor/comedian. A former dancer and martial artist with a Bari-Tenor voice, he delights in character work and has performed in Moscow, Berlin, & Ho Chi Minh City, and was awarded the 2016 S.A.L.T. for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Christians.” He is a proud member of SAG/Aftra, AEA, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. For more info visit: www.DeLance.net
JESSE PENNINGTON
UNDERSTUDY
Most recently Jesse Pennington played Karl Lindner in Robert O’Hara’s production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at the Public, and before that, he was seen as Astrov in Richard Nelson’s production of UNCLE VANYA at the Hunter Theater Project. Other Off-Broadway: BOOTYCANDY (Obie Award, Lucille Lortel nomination), FRANNY’S WAY, RODNEY’S WIFE (all at Playwrights Horizons); THE MOUNTAINS LOOK DIFFERENT (Mint); THE WINTER’S TALE (NYSF); A GENERAL FROM AMERICA (TFANA); THE FALSE SERVANT (CSC); A PLACE AT THE TABLE (MCC Theater). European Tour: THE APPLE FAMILY PLAYS (Berlin, Brighton, Vienna). Regional credits include Old Globe, Guthrie, Huntington, A.C.T., Alley, Geffen Playhouse, Williamstown, New York Stage and Film, Actors Theater of Louisville, and People’s Light. Film: “When Zachary Beaver Came to Town,” “American Gun.” TV: “Uncle Vanya” Training: NYU Graduate School of Acting.
OLIVIA REIS
UNDERSTUDY
Olivia Reis is currently seen on the Hulu mystery/comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Olivia has quickly made her mark on stage in New York and was recently honored with the Matador Award for Promise in Classical Theater following her performance as “Young Martius” in CORIOLANUS at the Red Bull Theater. Olivia has performed at the American Shakespeare Center in “Fair Em the Miller’s Daughter” and “Cymbeline,” as well as at RADA’s Shakespeare in Action as “Margaret” in “Much Ado About Nothing.” She was an NYC finalist in the English-Speaking Union’s National Shakespeare competition. She was honored with Best Performance at Donmar Warehouse and St. Ann’s Warehouse’s NYC One Take Shakespeare Competition. With training at The Linklater Center for Voice and Language, RADA, The Red Bull Theater Master Classes, and more, Olivia is poised to have a phenomenal career ahead of her. After four years of honing her craft, she recently graduated from Northwestern University.
JESSICA RUSH
UNDERSTUDY
Broadway: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Rhonda Graam), DEAR HAVEN HANSEN (Cynthia/Heidi standby), GYPSY (Louise standby), SUMMER (Joyce Bogart), JERSEY BOYS (Lorraine), GUYS & DOLLS. Tour/Regional: CINDERELLA opposite Eartha Kitt, MAMMA MIA! (Sophie), Louise in GYPSY (Joseph Jefferson Award). TV: “Billions,” “White Collar,” “For Real,” “Then We Got Help” Co-host of the top-rated podcast “Mamas Talkin’ Loud” (available everywhere). @jessisarush
scenic designer CLINT RAMOS
costume designer SARAFINA BUSH
hair designer COOKIE JORDAN
lighting designer ALEX JAINCHILL
sound designer PALMER HEFFERAN
prop supervisor JOSHUA LARRINAGA-YOCOM
intimacy coordinator ANN JAMES
DEI consultant NICOLE JOHNSON / HARRIET TUBMAN EFFECT
production stage manager IMANI CHAMPION
casting THE TELSEY OFFICE
SHIT. MEET. FAN. is produced in association with Eva Price, Simon Horsman, and Gianni Nunnari.
SHIT. MEET. FAN. is supported in part by the R&S Shulman Fund, which supports artistic development and production of new plays, as well as development and engagement activities, with a focus on work by African American playwrights.
This production is supported in part by Jayne Baron Sherman.
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