CO-PRODUCED WITH TRADEMARK THEATER

5

By JuCoby Johnson
Directed by H. Adam Harris
March 11 - April 16, 2023

Best friends Jay and Evan run a convenience store in a rapidly changing neighborhood. When a real estate developer stops by with an offer to buy the place, their deep-rooted connection is tested. As the choice to sell weighs on Evan’s shoulders, and with limited time to decide, their community is ripped apart and the very foundation of the world around them begins to rumble and quake.

An intimate play that races towards apocalyptic ends, 5 revolves around a transformative tale of friendship & betrayal—laying bare what is truly at stake when decisions of self-preservation and community are on the line.

Featuring

CREATIVE TEAM

SCENIC DESIGNER CHELSEA M. WARREN
COSTUME DESIGNER SARAH BAHR
LIGHTING DESIGNER BILL HEALEY
SOUND DESIGNER DAN DUKICH
STAGE MANAGER/PROPERTIES DESIGNER JOHN NOVAK
FIGHT CONSULTANT ANNIE ENNEKING
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER SPENCER AREVALO
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SOPHINA SAGGAU

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UNDERSTUDIES

WILLIAM STURDIVANT
TOM REED
AMBER PATTON
SHEENA JANSON KELLEY

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

Photos by Lauren B. Photography

FROM THE PRESS

"It's creative and inventive, grounded yet fantastical, a story of friendship that deals with relevant issues like gentrification. Combining Trademark's talent for fostering new work with the Jungle's excellent production and design values results in a wildly entertaining and engaging night at the theater...don't wait too long - the small theater has a tendency to sell out especially for hot shows like this one is sure to become." READ MORE | Cherry and Spoon

"JuCoby Johnson has written a smart script that is set in real life scenarios and mystical elements. '5' is a must see, and one that will provoke great discussion with your audience mates and keep you reflecting on it long past the curtain’s close."
READ MORE | Play off the Page

"The cast is uniformly amazing. Each character is well rounded and you really get to know what makes them tick, and do what they do. The story covers gentrification, but also race relations. It is mysterious...It provides a lot to think about and honestly the less said, the better. It is a play that is best experienced in person, especially with the wonderful technical wizardry that the Jungle provides. This is my first time seeing a play by JuCoby and I am already looking to see what he does next."READ MORE | Life in Revue

"That's why it's best not to give away too much of what happens in '5.' It's classically constructed, with hints of past events that, when revealed, color how we view the characters. But it's also clear that Johnson is willing to explode things if that's what we — and the characters — need in order to pay attention." READ MORE | STAR TRIBUNE

"...the two companies have created a significant and brilliantly executed piece of new theater for Twin Cities audiences. A script that contains both laugh out loud moments, startling surprises, and leaves you with a lot to unpack and process once the curtain call is done. These performances feel real and lived in, completely authentic." READ MORE | The Stages of MN

“In 2020, he already was working on a play about friends (played by Johnson and Eric Hagen) who run a convenience store and who quiz each other about music. But the pandemic suggested a way of introducing conflict in ‘5’: Maybe there's an apocalypse on the way. And maybe the men and their friends disagree about it…” READ MORE | STAR TRIBUNE | Why M. Night Shyamalan, Cormac McCarthy and JuCoby Johnson are so into apocalypses

“In preparation for the World Premiere of this new play, BroadwayWorld was allowed special access to the cast and creatives behind the show, that is sure to rock Minneapolis when it opens on March 11th. Below, follows the discussion with Eric Hagen (Evan), JuCoby Johnson (Jay/Playwright), Isabella Davis (June), and Tyler Mills (Associate Artistic Director - Trademark Theater)…” READ MORE | BROADWAY WORLD | Eric Hagen, JuCoby Johnson, Isabella Dewis, Tyler Mills of 5 at Jungle Theater In Collaboration With Trademark Theater

TICKETS

As part of the Jungle’s values, we believe a play isn’t complete without an audience and to make our performances accessible to our community, we re excited to continue PAY AS YOU ARE pricing for single ticket purchasers.

PAY AS YOU ARE pricing asks those who routinely pay $45 for theater tickets to pay that amount; it is the actual fair market value of the ticket. If an audience member needs to pay less, they can choose to do so. Likewise by selecting to pay more than the market price, you help cover the cost of someone else’s ticket and welcome more audiences to the Jungle Theater.

Phone: 612.822.7063
Phone tickets available February 22 at 4pm

MARCH 11 - APRIL 16, 2023

ASL INTERPRETED PERFROMANCE March 21
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE March 23
OPEN CAPTION PERFORMANCE March 24

PREVIEWS March 8-10
OPENING NIGHT March 11

SPECIAL COMMUNITY PANEL Monday, March 27 | 7pm

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RUN TIME
120 Minutes with a 15 minute intermission

SHOW/CONTENT WARNINGS 5 contains adult themes and language as well as mild violence. Production also includes haze, flashing lights and loud noises.

As a theater that cares for its people, we work hard to make our venue a safe place for all. Our patrons are welcome to leave the performance at any time to recenter in our Jungle lobby before returning to their seat.

Concerns about COVID-19 are top of mind for everyone, and when joining the Jungle for a performance, we want you to feel confident in your time with us. Please click here to learn more about our response to the coronavirus.

Individually Sponsored by
Jane and Ogden Confer

Prior to this world premiere production, 5 was commissioned by Trademark Theater (2020); workshopped by Trademark Theater and Playwrights’ Center (2021); workshopped by Trademark Theater and Jungle Theater (2022).