A Swimming Lesson in a Theatre Without a Lifeguard

Written & Performed by Jake Mierva, J. McIntyre Godwin & Danylo Loutchko
Directed by Jake Mierva

Theatre In the Round
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 4–12, 2023

Part of the 2023 Minnesota Fringe Festival
WINNER: *2023 Spirit of the Fringe Award*

Three swim instructors attempt to teach swimming and water safety to an audience seated in a theater.

They have all the equipment they need…except a swimming pool. 

As the lesson continues, it becomes clear that each of these instructors have their own idiosyncratic fears and anxieties around swimming and water that begin to bleed into their instruction.

Cast & Crew

Written & Performed by Jake Mierva, J. McIntyre Godwin & Danylo Loutchko
Directed by Jake Mierva

ALBERT – Jake Mierva
BENNIE – Danylo Loutchko
CLARK – J. McIntyre Godwin

Stage Manager: Sarah Halverson

Light & Sound Design: Eric Wigham

Photography & Videography: Christopher Bales

Marketing & Graphic Design: Erin Thostensen