Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage

by Liam Castellan

10-minute play, May 2024 draft. Jeremy is a young soldier in the middle of both a rather large war and a rather large crush on fellow soldier Christine. The cavalry arrives in the form of... Jeremy's grandparents?!?! Oblivious to the danger, Mary Ellen and Perry heard about Jeremy's "fancy new job" and have come for a visit. They embarrass Jeremy, charm Christine, and help save the day in more ways than one.

10-minute play, May 2024 draft. Jeremy is a young soldier in the middle of both a rather large war and a rather large crush on fellow soldier Christine. The cavalry arrives in the form of... Jeremy's grandparents?!?! Oblivious to the danger, Mary Ellen and Perry heard about Jeremy's "fancy new job" and have come for a visit. They embarrass Jeremy, charm Christine, and help save the day in more ways than one.

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Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan
    “

    Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage is a delightful mix of absurdity and charm. With quirky characters, hilarious dialogue, and a unique setting, it turns a classic rom-com trope into a battlefield adventure. A fun, fast-paced, and memorable ride!

    Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage is a delightful mix of absurdity and charm. With quirky characters, hilarious dialogue, and a unique setting, it turns a classic rom-com trope into a battlefield adventure. A fun, fast-paced, and memorable ride!

    ”
  • James Kelsey Nelson: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan
    “

    Fun, funny, and just a little subversive, a great little absurdist comedy. Booya deserves a sequel play, if they live long enough.

    Fun, funny, and just a little subversive, a great little absurdist comedy. Booya deserves a sequel play, if they live long enough.

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan
    “

    This short play about meeting your grandson's almost-significant other under... unique circumstances is adorable. It's a hilarious ensemble romantic war play that's only ten minutes long. (It doesn't seem like all those descriptions should work together, but they do.) What a fun piece with hilarious dialogue and a zany, delightful premise.

    This short play about meeting your grandson's almost-significant other under... unique circumstances is adorable. It's a hilarious ensemble romantic war play that's only ten minutes long. (It doesn't seem like all those descriptions should work together, but they do.) What a fun piece with hilarious dialogue and a zany, delightful premise.

    ”
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Character Information

~All characters can be any race or ethnicity. All­-white casts are a little boring. Try not
to be boring.
  • Jeremy
    20s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Christine
    20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Mary Ellen
    late 60s-80s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Perry
    late 60s-80s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Sarge
    late 30s-50s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
  • Booya
    Very intense and alert, never fully still, never fully upright, helmet always
    askew.
    20s-40s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s

Development History

  • Reading, Berkshire Voices, a program of Great Barrington Public Theater, 2024