The Last Grain of Rice at The Tank

Bill’s Rice, a restaurant that serves only white rice, runs out of rice.

Things are only complicated further when a vengeful reanimated ferret, Lil’ Pip, ropes Lenny and Margaret’s often-ignored daughter, Jaundicia, into his schemes.

When the opportunity arises to sell the space to a chain of tweenage girl’s accessories stores, everyone is forced to confront their dreams and relationships. This is especially true for Lenny, the new owner of Bill’s Rice who longs to reunite with his ex-wife, Margaret, and bring his family back together, despite his exciting new relationship with George, a devoted longtime employee.

Featuring a cast of nine passionate, gross, jazzy, chain-smoking characters, The Last Grain of Rice is one part family-drama satire, one part absurdist comedy, and one part earnest exploration of family, legacy, and how to let go of what’s not serving you anymore. Also, jelly bean jar competitions.

Written by Hott Lettis (Alison Vincitore & Milo O'Connell) Directed by Hannah Marie Pederson Assistant Director Katie Lavelle Stage Manager Dexter Warren

Candi DeMule's Music & Lyrics by Timothy ‘StoneDancer’ Coleman Lil' Pip's Music by Dexter Warren Lil' Pip's Lyrics by Hott Lettis

Costume Designer Sophia Costanzi Set Designers Yiseul LeMieux & Masson LeMieux Props Designer Cat Gillespie Puppet Designer & Builder Alyssa Parkhurst

Intimacy Coordinator Katie Lavelle

Starring (in order of appearance) Jackson Kienitz Mera Caulfield Frank Muni* Tom Staggs* Liz Days* Grace Maddux Marcina Manaloto Timothy ‘StoneDancer’ Coleman Alyssa Parkhurst

Equity Approved Showcase

*Equity Member appearing with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production