This Is A Play About Newscasters

by Sean Pollock

TEN MINUTE PLAY. A farcical, absurdist, surrealist reimagining of the infamous feud between newscasters Carol Erickson and Nicole Brewer of CB3 Philadelphia in 2013. Reimagined for a modern political context, this piece of theatre is a nightmare fever dream that is a crossover between The Eric Andre Show and Theatre of Cruelty, which examines the performative role of being a woman, a newscaster, and how to deal...

TEN MINUTE PLAY. A farcical, absurdist, surrealist reimagining of the infamous feud between newscasters Carol Erickson and Nicole Brewer of CB3 Philadelphia in 2013. Reimagined for a modern political context, this piece of theatre is a nightmare fever dream that is a crossover between The Eric Andre Show and Theatre of Cruelty, which examines the performative role of being a woman, a newscaster, and how to deal with this never-ending sh*tstorm of bad news.

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This Is A Play About Newscasters

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  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: This Is A Play About Newscasters by Sean Pollock
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    O M G what a fabulous and ferocious piece of outstanding satire!!! So whacky and hilarious but also an astounding meditation on everything wrong with our country. Sometimes the zaniest art speaks the mostly clearly, even when it’s totally obnoxious. 10/10

    O M G what a fabulous and ferocious piece of outstanding satire!!! So whacky and hilarious but also an astounding meditation on everything wrong with our country. Sometimes the zaniest art speaks the mostly clearly, even when it’s totally obnoxious. 10/10

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: This Is A Play About Newscasters by Sean Pollock
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    A spectacular night of news as two newscasters go at it in this completely hilarious comedy. Fantastic!

    A spectacular night of news as two newscasters go at it in this completely hilarious comedy. Fantastic!

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  • Justin Guidroz: This Is A Play About Newscasters by Sean Pollock
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    Absolute insanity. And absolutely hilarious. A fun nihilistic nightmare.

    Absolute insanity. And absolutely hilarious. A fun nihilistic nightmare.

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Character Information

Both characters reference being white women, but that does not mean they have to be played only by white people by any means.
  • CAROL
    A newscaster. This role should be played by an actor from the LGBT community if at all possible. Also, age is irrelevant in casting this play--it is very absurd. Feel free to cast any way you want.
    20's-99
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • NICOLE
    A newscaster. This role should be played by an actor from the LGBT community if at all possible. Also, age is irrelevant in casting this play--it is very absurd. Feel free to cast any way you want.
    20's-99
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, Mom's Insurance, 2017

Production History

  • University, Austin College Theatre Program, 2020
  • Fringe, Paper Kraine, 2017
  • Workshop, Mom's Insurance/Dixon Place, 2017