I Don't Care

by Joe Swenson

(One Act - 10 Minutes)

Have you ever had a conversation with a customer support agent that you felt didn't go the best it could? Have you ever had a strong desire to know if a dolphin can outrun an orca? Well this play has both. High speed chases and low speed internet are no match for this displacement anger management patient and the employee of the month for Fiber Line Internet.

(One Act - 10 Minutes)

Have you ever had a conversation with a customer support agent that you felt didn't go the best it could? Have you ever had a strong desire to know if a dolphin can outrun an orca? Well this play has both. High speed chases and low speed internet are no match for this displacement anger management patient and the employee of the month for Fiber Line Internet.

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  • Steven G. Martin: I Don't Care by Joe Swenson
    “

    "Oh, fuck you and this fucking world where you’re killing slow dolphins." This short play by Joe Swenson spotlights modern life and its annoyances in a funny, absurd way. The dialogue is brisk and crisp, the characters are driven with their singular need. Terrific stuff!

    "Oh, fuck you and this fucking world where you’re killing slow dolphins." This short play by Joe Swenson spotlights modern life and its annoyances in a funny, absurd way. The dialogue is brisk and crisp, the characters are driven with their singular need. Terrific stuff!

    ”
  • Emmet L.F. Cameron: I Don't Care by Joe Swenson
    “

    It’s always a bit surprising when you learn something real about somebody on a customer service call, whichever side of the equation you’re on. & so much more unusual to find out what really motivates the person on the other side & leverage that to your advantage. A tight ten that works great as an audio play, shoutout to Theatrical Shenanigans.

    It’s always a bit surprising when you learn something real about somebody on a customer service call, whichever side of the equation you’re on. & so much more unusual to find out what really motivates the person on the other side & leverage that to your advantage. A tight ten that works great as an audio play, shoutout to Theatrical Shenanigans.

    ”
  • Cole Hunter Dzubak: I Don't Care by Joe Swenson
    “

    We've all been there, Joe. Regardless of what end of the call we've been on, we've all been there.

    We've all been there, Joe. Regardless of what end of the call we've been on, we've all been there.

    ”
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Character Information

The VRU and SIRI are the same character.
  • Peter
    Fiber Line Internet customer, very disappointed in everything that has
    been offered, isn’t get the speed, and has deep rooted anger issues.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Mary Beth
    Call center employee for Fiber Line Internet, is very sweet, but also not very caring about anyone else’s situation. Perhaps doesn't have the right disposition for the job.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • VRU (Voice Response Unit)
    Literally just a Voice Response Unit and Siri, with a bit of Sass.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Dr. Anderson
    An anger management therapist.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+