Battle of the Sexist

by Steven Hayet

SHORT: When professional tennis player John MacDougal is pressured into facing 16 year-old YouTube phenom, Connie Powers, there’s more on the line for John than his record.

SHORT: When professional tennis player John MacDougal is pressured into facing 16 year-old YouTube phenom, Connie Powers, there’s more on the line for John than his record.

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Battle of the Sexist

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  • Cheryl Bear: Battle of the Sexist

    An enjoyable tennis match, so much more fun behind the scenes. We get to know these characters and we end up loving both of them and their human connection. Great match!

    An enjoyable tennis match, so much more fun behind the scenes. We get to know these characters and we end up loving both of them and their human connection. Great match!

  • Kel Vance: Battle of the Sexist

    I truly enjoyed this deftly crafted play by Steven Hayet. The creative interplay between the two main characters, John and Connie, and their respective 'support' teams, allows us to peak beneath the surface and meaningfully examine the nuances of sexism in the age of 'gotcha moments' in a highly humorous way. Perfect for any play festival.

    I truly enjoyed this deftly crafted play by Steven Hayet. The creative interplay between the two main characters, John and Connie, and their respective 'support' teams, allows us to peak beneath the surface and meaningfully examine the nuances of sexism in the age of 'gotcha moments' in a highly humorous way. Perfect for any play festival.

  • Emily Hageman: Battle of the Sexist

    A strong, tight piece that tackles a difficult issue head on fearlessly, but also with tact and grace. What I really appreciate about what Hayet is done is that he refuses to paint with broad strokes. Neither Connie nor John are exactly who they seem to be. Both are good people trying to do the right thing, fighting against a sea of people who are determined to make a statement about something in order to get money. There is a lot of heart here, a lot of meaningful moments, and a human spirit sprinkled with wonderful humor. Well crafted.

    A strong, tight piece that tackles a difficult issue head on fearlessly, but also with tact and grace. What I really appreciate about what Hayet is done is that he refuses to paint with broad strokes. Neither Connie nor John are exactly who they seem to be. Both are good people trying to do the right thing, fighting against a sea of people who are determined to make a statement about something in order to get money. There is a lot of heart here, a lot of meaningful moments, and a human spirit sprinkled with wonderful humor. Well crafted.

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Character Information

  • Connie's Mother
    Character Age
    35-45
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • John's Agent
    Character Age
    35+
    Character Gender Identity
    Any (but probably Male)
  • Announcer
    May be played/voiced by same actor as John’s Agent
  • Reporter
    May be played by same actor as Connie’s Mother.
  • Michele Walsh
    May be played by same actor as Connie’s Mother.
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • John MacDougal
    A professional tennis player ranked 38th in the world.
    Character Age
    early 30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Connie Powers
    A teenage tennis sensation.
    Character Age
    16
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type High School, Organization Barringer High School, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Eastbound Theatre, Year 2020
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Studio Theatre of Bath, Year 2018