A First-Class Comedic Revue… Featuring the Reanimated Corpse of a Wright Brother

Written and Directed by Jake Mierva
In Collaboration with Danylo Loutchko, Steph Callaghan, Sarah Halverson, and J. McIntyre Godwin

The Phoenix Theater
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 1-11, 2024

Part of the 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival
WINNER: *2024 Spirit of the Fringe Award*
WINNER: *2024 Audience Pick Award*

Two local comedians have employed the services of a necromancer to reanimate a dead celebrity, hoping to draw a crowd to their mediocre comedy show. 

The most famous celebrity they could afford? Orville Wright, one-half of the brotherly duo that invented the airplane. 

But…Orville doesn’t quite know he’s dead. And he’s wondering where his brother is…

Cast & Crew

Written and Directed by Jake Mierva
In collaboration with Danylo Loutchko, Steph Callaghan, Sarah Halverson, and J. McIntyre Godwin

ORVILLE WRIGHT – Danylo Loutchko
AMY ACORN – Sarah Halverson
CHESTER CHESTER – J. McIntyre Godwin
ELMER THE EXCRUCIATING – Jake Mierva

Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Steph Callaghan

Graphic Design: Erin Thostensen

Photography & Videography: Christopher Bales