2025-26 season
Illustration of three people gathered around a woman sitting on an orange armchair, reading a newspaper titled 'Extra Extra Review'. The woman has red hair, is dressed in a gray blazer and yellow skirt, and is wearing yellow shoes and pearl jewelry. The two men stand behind her, one with dark hair and glasses, the other with a bald head, both dressed in suits.

It’s Only A Play

September 24 - October 19, 2025

Written by Terrence McNally I Directed by Stephen DiMenna

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A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that celebrates - and lovingly skewers - the theatre world.

On the opening night of The Golden Egg, wealthy producer Julia Budder hosts a lavish Manhattan party. Downstairs, celebrities are arriving, but upstairs, the playwright, director, leading lady, and other insiders anxiously await the first reviews.

As egos clash and ambitions run wild, hilarity ensues in this sharp, affectionate look at the highs and lows of show business. With a venomous critic and an eager newcomer thrown into the mix, It’s Only A Play reminds us: in the theatre, sometimes the real drama happens offstage.

“This show is without a doubt hilariously, sidesplittingly funny…These are among the funniest lines to roll off a stage in years…It's Only A Play deserves only a rave.” - The New York Times.

Runtime
2 hours (including one 15-minute intermission)`

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Content Warning
This production includes depictions of simulated drug use, references to addiction, explicit or coarse language, and suggestive innuendo. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Age Recommendation
13 and up

Media

Cast

  • Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with short, salt-and-pepper hair, hazel eyes, and light skin, smiling slightly against a solid dark blue background.

    Sasha Andreev*

    Peter Austin

  • A smiling man with short hair and dark skin, wearing a dark shirt, indoors.

    Warren Bowles*

    Ira Drew

  • A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a colorful patterned top and a necklace with a green pendant.

    Emily Gunyou Halaas*

    Julia Budder

  • Close-up of a middle-aged man with a beard, light skin, blue eyes, wearing a beige cardigan and a green shirt, against a dark background.

    Jim Lichtscheidl*

    James Wicker

  • Close-up portrait of a man with dark hair, blue eyes, a beard, wearing a black shirt and a dark jacket, smiling softly in front of a plain light background.

    Daniel Petzold*

    Frank Finger

  • Portrait of a young man with brown hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a light green shirt, against a plain white background.

    Nate Turcotte

    Gus P. Head

  • Close-up portrait of a mature woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling slightly against a solid blue background.

    Sally Wingert*

    Virginia Noyes

  • Portrait of a smiling bald man with a beard, wearing a maroon button-up shirt.

    Carl Swanson

    u/s James, Ira

  • Portrait of a young man with light skin and blue eyes, wearing a dark blue T-shirt, looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression, against a plain light grey background.

    Brendan Nelson Finn

    u/s Peter, Gus, Frank

  • Close-up portrait of a woman with blue eyes and light makeup, smiling gently against a neutral background.

    Olivia Osol*

    u/s Julia, Virgina

Creative Team

  • A man taking a selfie in front of a theater entrance with a sign that reads "Faulkner Theater."

    Stephen Dimenna^

    Director

  • A man with long black curly hair and a beard is smiling with his eyes closed, wearing a red hooded garment, reaching out with his hand.

    Maje Adams*

    Assistant Director

  • A young man with short hair and a beard smiling, wearing a button-up shirt over a t-shirt, sitting at a table in a social setting.

    Benjamin Olsen

    Scenic Designer

  • A bald man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache wearing a suit with a bow tie.

    Clare Pearson

    Mathew J. Lefebvre+

  • A man with long gray hair, a matching beard, glasses, wearing a blue headband and a blue shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    C. Andrew Mayer

    Sound Designer

  • Close-up of a smiling man with glasses and gray hair, standing outdoors against a blue striped background.

    Marcus Dilliard

    Lighting Designer

  • A woman with short blonde hair, wearing glasses, a gray scarf, and a black-and-white striped top, smiling at the camera.

    Jenny Moeller

    Properties Designer

  • Close-up of a young woman with brown hair, glasses, and a slight smile, in a room with green walls and a mirror in the background.

    Keara Lavandowska*

    Stage Manager

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with short hair, wearing a necklace and watch, smiling with her chin resting on her hand.

    Holly Campbell

    Assistant Stage Manager

Crew

  • Evan Sima | Technical Director

    Richard Graham | Sound Supervisor

    Rebecca Gardner | Costume Shop & Wardrobe Supervisor

    Erin Gustafson | Scene Shop Supervisor

    Erika Soukup | Co-Scenic Charge

    Emerson Stenbeck | Co-Scenic Charge

    Macaria Meza | Painter

  • Roan Childress | Carpenter

    Betsy Foy | Carpenter

    Vincent Kenobbie | Carpenter

    Halle Pelfrey | Carpenter

    Tyler Nordberg | Carpenter

    Tracy V. Joe | Master Electrician

    Leo Chavolla | Electrician

  • Alan Donahue | Electrician

    Chase Foster | Electrician & Light Board Programmer

    Miles Latham | Electrician

    Jacqulin Stauder | Electrician

    Nick Mrozek | Sound Board Operator

Press & Testimonials

  • Logo of The Minnesota Star Tribune newspaper with a black background, white text, and a green star symbol above the text.

    Review: Park Square kicks off 50th season with star-studded ‘It’s Only a Play’

    The Minnesota Star Tribune

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  • Twin Cities Pioneer Press logo with black text on white background and blue banner at the bottom.

    Review: ‘It’s Only a Play’ is a riotous love letter to theater

    Pioneer Press

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  • Cartoon red ladybug with a smiling face and closed eyes.

    Review: "It's Only a Play" at Park Square Theatre

    Cherry & Spoon

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  • Red theater curtains opening to reveal the text 'The Stages of MN' in black cursive font, with a YouTube logo and handle '@TheStagesofMN' underneath.

    Review: It’s Only a Play is a Hilarious Love Letter to the Theater World

    The Stages of MN

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  • Logo for 'Talkin Broadway' with yellow text on a black background, featuring stylized lettering and a marquee sign.

    Review: It's Only a Play Park Square Theatre

    Talkin’ Broadway

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  • Book cover titled 'Play off the Page' by Mary Aalgaard Reviews with black background and white text.

    Review: It's Only A Play

    Play off the Page

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  • Illustration of a woman with glasses reading a book, with text "Lettered in Theatre with Erica Skoholik" and a purple background.

    Review: It's Only A Play

    Lettered in Theatre

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