Business Ideas

An award-winning comedy about getting rich (or not?), and whether money really buys happiness – one cup of coffee at a time.
By Milo Cramer
Directed by Matt Torney
 

Winner of the 21st annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Business Ideas is a comedy about getting rich. In a too-cute café, a desperate mother and daughter brainstorm get-rich-quick schemes to pay for college (or maybe to make ends meet?), while their hapless server tries to network with a revolving cast of customers (hilariously played by one actor). Inspired by playwright Milo Cramer’s own experiences with his enterprising mom, Business Ideas is an award-winning comedy about getting rich (or not?), and whether money really buys happiness – one cup of coffee at a time. Theatrical Outfit's Artistic Director Matt Torney directs. 

Ticket prices start at $25.
 

 

 

Kendeda Winner
World Premiere

Hertz Stage

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Four women stand against a black background; one is covered in sticky notes, another holds cash and wears an apron, and the others wear casual clothing.
White text on a black background reads "BUSINESS IDEAS" in a bold, distressed font.

An award-winning comedy about getting rich (or not?), and whether money really buys happiness — one cup of coffee at a time.

Nov 16 – Dec 15, 2024

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An award-winning comedy about getting rich (or not?), and whether money really buys happiness – one cup of coffee at a time.
By Milo Cramer
Directed by Matt Torney
 

Winner of the 21st annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Business Ideas is a comedy about getting rich. In a too-cute café, a desperate mother and daughter brainstorm get-rich-quick schemes to pay for college (or maybe to make ends meet?), while their hapless server tries to network with a revolving cast of customers (hilariously played by one actor). Inspired by playwright Milo Cramer’s own experiences with his enterprising mom, Business Ideas is an award-winning comedy about getting rich (or not?), and whether money really buys happiness – one cup of coffee at a time. Theatrical Outfit’s Artistic Director Matt Torney directs. 

Ticket prices start at $25.
 

 

 

Creative Team

Director

Matt Torney

Matt Torney

Director

Writer

Milo Cramer

Milo Cramer

Playwright

Creative

Chika Shimizu

Chika Shimizu

Scene Design
A woman with straight brown hair smiles in front of shelves displaying various colors of yarn.

April Andrew Carswell

Costume Design
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Alberto Segarra

Lighting Design
Jimmy Garver

Jimmy Garver

Sound Design

Cast

Courtenay Collins

Courtenay Collins

Georgina
Devon Hales

Devon Hales

Lisa
Courtney Patterson

Courtney Patterson

Customer
Michelle Pokopac

Michelle Pokopac

Patty

Crew

R. Lamar Williams

R. Lamar Williams

Stage Manager
Myah Harper

Myah Harper

Stage Management Production Assistant
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Courtney O’Neill

Production Management Lead

Understudies

Katie Ivey

Katie Ivey

Customer
Vicki Ellis Gray

Vicki Ellis Gray

Georgina
Aliya Kraar

Aliya Kraar

Lisa/Patty
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