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06.18 – 07.20.2025
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Josh’s life is spiraling, but luckily, his grandparents are here to help. And by help, we mean offering unsolicited advice, relentlessly judging his life choices, bringing up their own mortality over coffee, and dragging him to Jazzercise class at the JCC. From Bev’s no-nonsense tough love to Shrimpy’s wildly inappropriate jokes, these grandparents steal the show—and maybe, just maybe, help Josh find his way. The Reservoir is a sharply funny and deeply heartfelt new play by Jake Brasch about family, memory, and healing.
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Strobe Lighting Effects • Loud Sound Effects Content Advisory: This production contains mature content and profanity. Age Recommendation: 12+ All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
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Hugo / Others
Patricia / Others
Josh
Beverly
Irene
Hank
Shrimpy
u/s Patricia / Others
u/s Hank / Shrimpy
u/s Beverly / Irene
u/s Josh / Hugo / Others
The Reservoir Opening Night
The Reservoir Production Photos (Geffen Playhouse)
Jazzercise, Spinach, or Crosswords?
Navigating "The Reservoir" with Jake Brasch and Shelley Butler
The Reservoir Rehearsal Photos (Geffen Playhouse)
The Reservoir Production Photos (Denver & Atlanta Cast)
Photos by Jamie Kraus Photography
Playwright Jake Brasch at the 2023 Denver New Play Summit
The Reservoir Preview (Denver Center for the Performing Arts)
"The Reservoir" Summary at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
07.01.2025 / Entertainment Today
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The Reservoir is a love letter to my grandparents. One of the joys of working on this play has been getting to hear grandparent memories. Below are some stories from our glorious cast and team.
06.02.2025 / Los Angeles Times
05.30.2025 / UCLA Magazine
05.14.2025 / Playbill
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05.13.2025 / Broadway World
