Photos: Noah Galvin and More in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company

The play explores memory, recovery, and cross-generational connection.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Atlantic Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation are presenting the new play "The Reservoir", written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler. The cast features Caroline Aaron, Heidi Armbruster, Noah Galvin, Peter Maloney, Mary Beth Peil, Matthew Saldívar and Chip Zien. The play began performances on February 6 and officially opens on February 24 for a limited engagement through March 15 at the Linda Gross Theater.

Why it matters

The Reservoir explores themes of memory loss, addiction recovery, and the connections between younger and older generations, which are timely and relatable topics for many audiences.

The details

The play follows Josh, a man who has moved back to Denver to get sober after years of drinking. Struggling with memory issues, confusion, and shame, he finds himself relating to his four aging grandparents in unexpected ways. The Reservoir is described as a "funny, human play" that delves into these complex themes.

  • The Reservoir began performances on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • The play officially opens on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • The limited engagement runs through Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Jake Brasch

The playwright of The Reservoir.

Shelley Butler

The director of The Reservoir.

Noah Galvin

One of the stars of The Reservoir.

Atlantic Theater Company

The theater company co-producing The Reservoir.

Ensemble Studio Theatre

The theater company co-producing The Reservoir.

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The takeaway

The Reservoir explores timely themes of addiction, memory loss, and the relationships between younger and older generations, providing a poignant and humorous look at the human experience.