Temp

by Nicholas Dunn

ONE-ACT Three temp workers contemplate the meaning of their purpose while they toil within the paradox of wanting to do the work without completing it.

Vaguely inspired by the "Myth of Sysyphus" by Albert Camus.

ONE-ACT Three temp workers contemplate the meaning of their purpose while they toil within the paradox of wanting to do the work without completing it.

Vaguely inspired by the "Myth of Sysyphus" by Albert Camus.

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A nightmare office near the boiler room with a mysterious seemingly never-ending task, that will however, leave the whole cast unemployed once it is complete. Dunn builds a detailed world in a little amount time and gives us three great characters. Slightly bloody, really dark, and tons of fun.

A nightmare office near the boiler room with a mysterious seemingly never-ending task, that will however, leave the whole cast unemployed once it is complete. Dunn builds a detailed world in a little amount time and gives us three great characters. Slightly bloody, really dark, and tons of fun.

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Character Information

Any and all ethnicity and identities. Flexible age ranges. Genders can be non-binary

Helen

Her body is tired and bored. Her mind races. Philosophic. The senior member of the group and so leadership defaults to her.

Character Age

40's-50's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Dane

Irritable, cynical, always near a boiling point.

Character Age

30's or 40's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Jed

Bright-eyed and eager, motivated, a bit naive

Character Age

20's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man

Development History

Type Workshop, Organization Wasatch Theatre Company, Year 2017

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Riot Act Inc., Year 2020
Type Community Theater, Organization Wasatch Theatre Company, Year 2017

Awards

Marius P. Hanford IV Award

Riot Act Inc

Winner

2020