For some, low-level customer service is a trial to be endured before moving on to better things; for others, it is the better thing. Both types collide in this absorbing, briskly-paced, entirely believable piece set in a sometimes-manic coffeeshop. Of particular note is the dialogue, which never feels stilted, and the deft characterizations. Laced with equal parts humor and genuine heart, it's the next best thing to being there - in fact, it may be better.

I was lucky to see a reading of this play at the 2026 Valdez Theater Conference! I was so taken with the precision and specificity of the characters, the frenetic pacing and rhythms of the scenes, and the deeply-felt storylines of young adulthood and its misadventures. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny! This would be a great piece for a group of twentysomething actors to sink their teeth into. Heartily recommend!