by Jason Burkett and Sara Gmitter
based on the film by Dr. Randy Olson

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Production Team

Aaron Henrickson ~ Director
Jon Cohen ~ Asst. Director
Adrienne Bader ~ Stage Manager
Harriet Sogin ~ Production Manager
Ellen Sidel ~ Costume Designer
Claire Sangster ~ Lighting Designer
Sally Weiss ~ Set Designer
Joshua Hurley ~ Props Designer
Dan Carlyon ~ Sound Designer

"Understated, dark comedy is entertaining yet informative."

"Andrew Nowak is excellent as the earnest filmmaker
driven to near-breakdown and King makes for a
charming skeptic foil ... Aaron Henrickson's direction is
dynamic and sharp (especially in the nightmare scene
that opens Act II), highlighting the frustrations of
communication in a technology-ridden world..."

New Suit Theatre Co. is proud to present its third show "Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy" - an adaptation of the documentary film of the same name. It follows Dr. Randy Olson, a scientist turned filmmaker, who is convinced that he can make a movie that will end the global warming debate just by interviewing scientists and placing their ideas side by side. When things don’t go as planned, it’s up to his sensible production assistant, his crazy producer, and his skeptical cameraman to help him maintain his faith in humanity.

“Sizzle” is a story that has its roots in the credibility crisis currently enveloping science in America. It is about the hilarious (and not-so-hilarious) ways we behave when unable to bring others to our point of view. It is about communication and miscommunication. Ultimately, it is about moving forward together.

Performed at the Raven Theatre Complex

Cast

"...the acting is bright and expressive ... the use of lighting is supremely skillful ... 'Sizzle,' ... shows promise - both in its ability to engage with and educate the audience "