Staged Reading & Talkback

Written by Maggie Higginbotham

Directed by Lucien Oberleitner

August 18, 26 & 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Talkbacks to follow performances on August 18 & 27

Greta and Lynda find themselves trapped in a mysterious game show with a seemingly charming host. As the two women are forced to carry on increasingly absurd rounds of card games, they learn what it means to be a winner or a loser in a system rigged for failure, and what it means to be a winner or loser in their relationship. Dark, funny, and deeply rooted in audience participation, The Game Show is designed to leave you asking, “What did I just watch?” and perhaps more importantly, “What did I just do?”

Cast

Greta – Meg Carleton†º

Lynda – Anise Rau*

The Host – Joshua Erme^

Commercials – Amity Blight‡†

Creative Team & Crew

Playwright – Maggie Higginbotham†

Director – Lucien Oberleitnerº

Sound Designer – Lillie Wirthº

Stage Manager – Christine Grovesº†^

Production Manager – Catherine Blake Smith†

Graphic Designer – Justin Lauer^

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