Waiting for Godot
by Samuel Beckett
July 30–August 16, 2026
Directed by Mark Fossen
Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait by a lonely tree to meet up with Godot, an enigmatic figure in a world where time, place and memory are blurred and meaning is where you find it. The tramps hope that Godot will change their lives for the better. Instead, two eccentric travelers arrive, one man on the end of the other’s rope. The results are both funny and dangerous in Beckett’s existential classic.
Waiting for Godot comes to Utah this summer. Good Company Theatre is proud to present Samuel Beckett’s tragicomic masterpiece in an intimate Ogden production directed by Mark Fossen, running July 30 through August 16, 2026. Two wandering souls wait by a lonely tree for the mysterious Godot, a stranger who may never arrive. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and as urgent today as it was in 1953, this production brings one of theatre’s greatest plays to downtown Ogden.
PRESS
Mark Fossen to Direct WAITING FOR GODOT at Good Company Theatre, Chloe Rabinowitz,
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Not Today, But Surely Tomorrow: Good Company Theatre's Waiting for Godot, Keolanani Kinghorn, Rhetorical Review
Salt Lake City Weekly's A&E essentials for July 30 to August 5, Scott Renshaw, Salt Lake City Weekly
Good Company Theatre’s ‘Waiting For Godot’, Caril Jennings, The Ogdenite
Don't Wait, Go See WAITING FOR GODOT at Good Company Theatre, Maren Scriven, Utah Theatre Arts Journal
CAST BIOS
Arie Allred (Estragon) Arie has adored Good Company Theater for many years, both as audience and actor. They last played Barfee in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee here, as well as the queer joy romp of Queer the Stage. They’d like to thank Good Company for the amazing experience, and their wonderful spouse Daisy, the best banterer in the business. And they must condemn their cat Toulouse for that ludicrous display last night. He knows what he did.
Oscar Bateman-Rapier (Boy) was most recently seen as Nathan in THE FULL MONTY at the Grand Theatre. His other credits include THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, CHARTING NEVERLAND and MYTHIC QUEST at Youth Theatre at the U. WAITING FOR GODOT is his first show at Good Company! He volunteers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the Humane Society of Utah and is about to start eighth grade.
Alvaro Cortez (Pozzo) Alvaro Cortez, is a local actor in Salt Lake City and is ecstatic to be back in Ogden with Good Company Theatre. Graduate from Westminsters BFA and Hillcrest High Schools theatre program. Most recent productions are The Moors, Mastiff. Emma, Mr. Weston and The Seagull, Medvedenko.
Michael Scott Johnson (Vladimir) is elated to be making his debut at Good Company Theatre! Michael is a Salt Lake City based actor, a graduate of University of Utah’s Actor Training Program. Michael has worked at many theatre companies in the valley, including The Grand Theatre, Pygmalion Productions, Plan-B Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company, Salt Lake Shakespeare, and Pioneer Theatre Company. Favorite productions include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, and Silent Sky.
Elio Patterson (Lucky) is an actor from Ogden, and a senior-standing BFA Acting student at Westminster University. You might have seen Elio on the Westminster stage as Chorus (Henry V), Sporty (Accidental Death of an Anarchist), Liam (Orphans), Mischa (Ride the Cyclone), Moorhen (The Moors), and Evan (The Aliens). This is his first production with Good Company Theatre and couldn’t be happier to get to work on this show with such a phenomenal cast and crew!
CREATIVE BIOS
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), one of the leading literary and dramatic figures of the twentieth century, was born in Foxrock, Ireland and attended Trinity University in Dublin. In 1928, he visited Paris for the first time and fell in with a number of avant-garde writers and artists, including James Joyce. In 1937, he settled in Paris permanently.
Beckett wrote in both English and French, though his best-known works are mostly in the latter language. A prolific writer of novels, short stories, and poetry, he is remembered principally for his works for the theater, which belong to the tradition of the Theater of the Absurd and are characterized by their minimalist approach, stripping drama to its barest elements. In 1969, Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and commended for having “transformed the destitution of man into his exaltation.” Beckett died in Paris in 1989.
At the age of seventy-six he said: “With diminished concentration, loss of memory, obscured intelligence… the more chance there is for saying something closest to what one really is. Even though everything seems inexpressible, there remains the need to express. A child needs to make a sand castle even though it makes no sense. In old age, with only a few grains of sand, one has the greatest possibility.” (from Playwrights at Work, ed. by George Plimpton, 2000)
Mark Fossen (Director) is thrilled to be working with Good Company for the first time, and even more so to be working on a play he’s been thinking about since he first read it in 1988.
Directing credits include American Idiot, Sweeney Todd, A Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman, Our Town, and Skin of Our Teeth at The Grand Theatre; Ride the Cyclone, The Birthday Party, and others at Westminster University; Arsenic & Old Lace and Bright Star at Hale Center Theatre Orem; three seasons of Shakespeare for Davis Arts Council; and productions with PYGmalion, the University of Utah, Silver Summit, and Pinnacle Acting Company. Regional credits include Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
He serves on the board of The Grand Theatre and is an adjunct instructor at Westminster College. BA, University of Utah; MFA, University of Idaho.
Madison Hill (Stage Manager) is a recent graduate of Westminster with a BFA in Production and Design. Recent productions includeThe Importance of being Earnest, Twofold, Accidental death of an Anarchist (costume designer), and an handful of other shows as prop master, all at or associated with Westminster. This is her first show with Good Company Theatre, and she couldn’t be more elated to work with such talented people, both on and off stage.
Raquel M. Jackson (Scenic Designer) is a dynamic force of creativity originating from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, currently navigates her artistic journey through the dazzling landscapes of both Atlanta and Las Vegas. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, Raquel’s designs are not just creations; they are experiences that have mesmerized audiences worldwide on the grand stages of television, film, music videos, and beyond.
Among her numerous accomplishments, Raquel recently took the helm as the visionary leader of the Art Department for 2 Chainz’s “2 Step” music video, a pivotal contribution to the eagerly awaited “House Party” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. This project not only showcases her extraordinary talent but also stands as a living testament to her unparalleled expertise.
Beyond her stellar portfolio, Raquel is a trailblazer in the creative community. In 2015, she founded the Black Female Interior Designers + Black Male Designers organization, a visionary initiative that has successfully united over 1000 black female and male designers worldwide. Through this groundbreaking platform, Raquel has championed collaboration, empowerment, and the amplification of underrepresented voices in the industry.
For an up-close exploration of Raquel’s awe-inspiring work and to delve into her extraordinary journey, venture into the captivating world of http://www.equiposedesigns.com. Stay connected and be inspired by following her on social media @setdesignerraquel.
Timothy Swenson (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to Good Company Theatre, where he previously performed as Johnny in American Idiot (2018). Lighting design credits include American Idiot and Comedy of Errors (The Grand Theatre). Since 2017, he has served as lighting and production designer for Eclipse 6. Offstage, Timothy works full-time as a scenic draftsman and detailer for 360 Scenery. He thanks his collaborators, friends, and family for their continued support. Design inquiries can be directed to timswensen.creative@gmail.com
Citlali Urquiza (Costume Designer) is a Weber State University alumni with a BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in costume design. She has previously worked with Good Company on “Coach Coach”, “God Kinda Looks Like Tupac”, and “Fremont Jr. High is not doing Oklahoma”. She has had a wonderful time working with the creative team and actors on this production, and is very excited for you to enjoy the show.
Alicia Washington (Producer, Production Designer) is the founder of Good Company Theatre. She holds her BS in Musical Theatre from Weber State University and her MA in Creative Leadership from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She is an Assistant (soccer) Coach and Ogden City Councilperson in her non-theatre life.
Camille Washington (Producer, Scenic Charge Artist) is the co-director of Good Company Theatre. After almost 14 years of GCT, she’s on the brink of considering herself a “theater person.” She holds her BA in Art History from the University of Utah and her MA in Exhibition and Museum Studies from SFAI (rip).
Electrics Crew: Austin Stevenson, Sean Bishop, Taylor Knuth
Scenic Construction Crew: Allen Smith, Taylor Knuth