this is the week that is
Written & Performed by the This Is The Week That Is Ensemble: Jennifer Childs, Sean Close, Pax Ressler, Jackie Soro, Lexi Thammavong, Brenson Thomas, Robyn Unger
Directed by Tanaquil Márquez
Assistant Director & Choreographer Melanie Cotton
Music Direction & Vocal Arrangements Pax Ressler
Head Writer Jennifer Childs
News Writers Thomas E. Shotkin & Sean Close
Understudy Newton Buchanan
Costume Designer: Leigh Paradise • Lighting Designer: Amanda Jensen • Properties Designer: Scott McMaster • Scenic Designer: Colin McIlvaine • Sound Designer: Jordan McCree • Video Designer: Michael Long • Stage Manager: Thomas E. Shotkin* • Assistant Stage Manager & COVID-19 Compliance Officer: Julia Levis • Production Manager: Ben Levan • Master Electrician: Myles Martin • Sound Engineer: Nat Merrill • Run Crew: Santiago Castro • Wardrobe Crew: Alfonso Valdespino
“A celebrated part of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 16 years, This Is The Week That Is delivers sharp satire and content that changes with the headlines. Featuring musical parodies, improvised comedy, and a versatile cast of comedy pros, This Is The Week That Is is a hilarious mix of SNL, The Daily Show, and The Carol Burnett Show on a mission to tell the truth and make it funny!"
— 1812 Productions
