Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby
Globe-commissioned world premiere
Adapted for the stage by Noah Brody and Paul L. Coffey
from Herman Melville’s Bartleby, the Scrivener
Directed by Emily Young
RUNS: February 20 – March 22, with the official opening night performance on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
THEATRE: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park
TICKETS: Ticket prices start at $45.
DESCRIPTION: Fiasco Theater, who dazzled Globe audiences with Into the Woods and The Imaginary Invalid, returns with a striking new take on Herman Melville’s darkly comic classic, Bartleby, the Scrivener. Set in the buttoned-up world of an 1850s law firm but infused with the spirit of “The Office” and the absurdity of Beckett, Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby is a hilarious and haunting reflection on work, will, and what happens when one mild-mannered employee refuses to go along with the program. “I would prefer not to,” says Bartleby—and chaos erupts. This Globe-commissioned world premiere promises a wildly theatrical rediscovery of one of American literature’s most indelible stories.
CAST: The cast of Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby includes Michael Crane (Off Broadway’s Dracula, Little Women) as Bartleby, Myka Cue (Off Broadway’s Export Quality, Joan of Arc) as Ginger Snap, Matt Dallal (Off Broadway’s Darling Grenadine, Saturday Night Concert) as Turkey, Andy Grotelueschen (Broadway’s Tootsie, Cyrano de Bergerac) as The Lawyer, and Devin E. Haqq (Off Broadway’s Pericles, Knight of the Burning Pestle) as Nippers.
Bartleby understudies include Madi Goff (u/s Ginger Snap and Nippers), Conner Keef (u/s Bartleby), Jon Lorenz (u/s The Lawyer), and Shalyn Welch (u/s Turkey).
CREATIVE TEAM: Also joining Brody, Coffey, and Young as part of the creative team are Lawrence E. Moten III (Scenic Design); Emily Rebholz (Costume Design); Reza Behjat (Lighting Design); Uptown Works – Bailey Trierweiler, Daniela Hart, and Noel Nichols (Sound Design); Chelsey Arce (Movement); Emmelyn Thayer (Voice and Text); Caparelliotis Casting (Casting); and Amanda Salmons (Production Stage Manager).
PRODUCTION SPONSORS: Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby is supported by Lead Production Sponsor Terry Atkinson.
The Old Globe is funded in part by City of San Diego Cultural Affairs. The Theodor and Audrey Geisel Fund provides leadership support for The Old Globe’s year-round activities.
BOX OFFICE WINDOW HOURS: Noon to final curtain, Tuesday through Sunday. American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa accepted. (619) 23-GLOBE [234-5623].
LOCATION: Bartleby will play in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park (1363 Old Globe Way). Starting January 5, 2026 the City of San Diego implemented a paid parking system, introducing a combination of street meters and paid parking lots throughout Balboa Park. Parking lots throughout the park are paid from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Valet parking is also available ($25 for pre-purchase or $27 for drive-up, evenings only). For more information on valet parking, please call (619) 23-GLOBE [234-5623].
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Preview Performances:
February 20 FRI 7:00 p.m.
February 21 SAT 8:00 p.m.
February 22 SUN 8:00 p.m.
February 24 TUE 7:00 p.m.
February 25 WED 7:00 p.m.
Opening Night: February 26 THU 7:00 p.m.
Regular Performances:
February 27 FRI 7:00 p.m.
February 28 SAT 2:00 p.m.
February 28 SAT 8:00 p.m.
March 1 SUN 2:00 p.m.
March 1 SUN 7:00 p.m.
March 3 TUE 7:00 p.m.
March 4 WED 7:00 p.m.
March 5 THU 7:00 p.m.
March 6 FRI 7:00 p.m.
March 7 SAT 2:00 p.m.
March 7 SAT 8:00 p.m.
March 8 SUN 2:00 p.m.
March 8 SUN 7:00 p.m.
March 10 TUE 7:00 p.m.
March 11 WED 2:00 p.m.
March 11 WED 7:00 p.m.
March 12 THU 7:00 p.m.
March 13 FRI 7:00 p.m.
March 14 SAT 2:00 p.m.
March 14 SAT 8:00 p.m.
March 15 SUN 2:00 p.m.
March 17 TUE 7:00 p.m.
March 18 WED 7:00 p.m.
March 19 THU 7:00 p.m.
March 20 FRI 7:00 p.m.
March 21 SAT 2:00 p.m.
March 21 SAT 8:00 p.m.
March 22 SUN 2:00 p.m.
March 22 SUN 7:00 p.m. (Final performance)
OTHER EVENTS: Post-Show Forum events will be held on Tuesday, March 3; Wednesday, March 4; Tuesday, March 10. The Open-Caption Performance is scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Total running time: One hour 20 minutes (one act, no intermission). Visit TheOldGlobe.org for a full schedule and additional information.
ONLINE TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Regular tickets prices start at $45. Visit TheOldGlobe.org.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Patty Onagan Consulting, Public Relations Director, (818) 600-8092, [email protected]
Dave Henson, Director of Marketing and Communications, (858) 213-4429 (cell), [email protected]
Stephanie Ochoa, Public Relations Associate, (619) 344-1822 (cell), [email protected]
