Look Who's WORKING

"Working: A Musical" is a based on Studs Terkel's 1974 book, "Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do," which features interviews with people from various walks of life.

The musical aims to give a voice to the everyday working American, exploring their hopes, dreams, joys, and concerns. Eight actors portray a wide range of characters, including a waitress, millworker, schoolteacher, mason, trucker, fireman and many more.

The score includes songs by Columbia resident Craig Carnelia as well as Stephen Schwartz, James Taylor, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and others.

The musical explores themes of work, identity, and the human condition, highlighting the importance of dignity and purpose of one's “chosen” profession.

The full cast featuring (left to right); David Hall, Danielle Simpson, Kate Wiegardt, Luca Freccia, Bob Bohon, Joy Powell, Brandon Moore, and Ryan Deshyla Jordan

Talking Horse Productions is proud to announce the incredible cast bringing this show together:

Bob Bohon

Luca Freccia

David Hall

Ryan Deshyla Jordan

Brandon Moore

Joy Powell

Danielle Simpson

Kate Wiegardt

Though Terkel's book was published in 1974 and the musical first opened in 1977, this production asks us to consider what has really changed in the work-a-day world in the past 50 years.

"Working" opens Thursday, May 1 and runs for two weeks at Talking Horse Productions. Tickets are available now!