“I’ve learned a lot during our previous run of the play about how important it is to utilize everything the audience gives us and to be specific about what success looks like for each character to maintain a driving want in the story.”
WHO: Katie Gaven
WHAT: “Five people walk into a room, and only one will make it out alive. 00:45:00 is an experiment that plays out in real time through the lens of a scientist pursuing an answer to the philosophical question: is one person’s life more valuable than another’s and how can anyone make that decision? This story is about daring those who sit back and watch to do something and exploring what happens when they do.”
WHERE: Venue 45 at theSpace @ Venue 45 & Stephenson Theatre at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venues 45 & 53)
WHEN: Varies (55 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Yes, we are all first time Fringers! My entire cast and crew is completely made up of BFA acting majors from the college, UNCSA, and we’re beyond excited to be going to Edinburgh! We’ve been incredibly lucky to talk with some amazing people who have been to the festival before, and everyone has been so kind and helpful with giving some insight on what the Fringe experience can be like. That being said, we have absolutely no idea what to expect beyond seeing some fantastic shows, being really tired at the end of each day, and having the experience of a lifetime!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2025 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Oh my gosh, I’ve learned so much from this experience already. 00:45:00 really plays with audience participation and invites the audience into the story in such a pivotal way, which leaves a lot of room for crazy and unpredictable responses. As the director/writer of this piece, I’ve learned a lot during our previous run of the play about how important it is to utilize everything the audience gives us and to be specific about what success looks like for each character to maintain a driving want in the story.
I’ve also just learned so much overall about what it takes to produce new work! Managing the technical components of putting up a show as well as working on publicity and still devoting time to re-writing and refining the material have been such great skills to develop.
Tell us about your show.
Well, do you have 45 minutes? Just kidding 🙂 Here’s what I can tell you:
Five people walk into a room, and 45 minutes later, only one of them will make it out alive. DUN DUN DUUUN!! 00:45:00, written and directed by myself, Katie Gaven, is an experiment that plays out in real time through the lens of a scientist pursuing an answer to the philosophical question: is one person’s life more valuable than another’s, and how can anyone make that decision? Audiences can expect a gripping, immersive story that challenges them to examine passivity and engage in actionable change!
00:45:00 is also so incredibly lucky to be fully supported by the amazing Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts and fiscally sponsored by the renowned Producer Hub! We had our first few performances of the show at the college UNCSA and are hoping to be able to produce it in other venues across the UK and in the states if we get the opportunity!
Jake Bryant is our producer, Rosaline Hodgetts is our incredible publicist, and the cast is made up of 6 ridiculously talented actors; Mary Kathryn Brown, Paris Finch, Grace Hoy, Magda Riha, Zakiya Hall, and Sam Wade.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I’m horrible at choosing just one, so I have two recommendations!
Seleka, written by Uliana Klimchuk and directed by Lily Afghani, is a genuinely
incredible one-woman play about a Russian army official, General Seledka who forces
the audience into his recruitment program. The play is a political-satire that uses
comedy in such a brilliant way to make an incredibly important and poignant point about the war and the people of Ukraine who continue to tell their stories. I had the privilege of seeing this show back in March and spent the entire performance laughing and crying before leaving genuinely inspired.
For my second recommendation, I saw Chris Grace’s solo show Sardines in New York about a month ago and walked back from the show in the rain, sobbing to my mom on the phone about how incredible Chris Grace is. Chris combines the perfect amount of comedy and genuine vulnerability to provide audiences with an entertaining and inspiring experience. He’s bringing his hour-long comedy show Chris Grace: 88% to the Fringe this year, and although I haven’t had the chance to see it yet before this interview, I’ve already bought my ticket to what is surely going to be a show not to be
missed!
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