Temp

by Nicholas Dunn

ONE-ACT Three temp workers contemplate the meaning of their purpose while they toil within the paradox of wanting to do the work without completing it.

Vaguely inspired by the "Myth of Sysyphus" by Albert Camus.

ONE-ACT Three temp workers contemplate the meaning of their purpose while they toil within the paradox of wanting to do the work without completing it.

Vaguely inspired by the "Myth of Sysyphus" by Albert Camus.

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Temp

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  • Rachel Bublitz: Temp

    A nightmare office near the boiler room with a mysterious seemingly never-ending task, that will however, leave the whole cast unemployed once it is complete. Dunn builds a detailed world in a little amount time and gives us three great characters. Slightly bloody, really dark, and tons of fun.

    A nightmare office near the boiler room with a mysterious seemingly never-ending task, that will however, leave the whole cast unemployed once it is complete. Dunn builds a detailed world in a little amount time and gives us three great characters. Slightly bloody, really dark, and tons of fun.

  • Ricardo Soltero-Brown: Temp

    Why the hell ain't we doin' this anymore? Used to do this all the time. Short plays, y'know? One-acts. Dunn's 'Temp' is a damn good reason why. Reminds me of the best from De Sica's 'Woman Times Seven', and what else! This play's page length shouldn't be anathema to so many theatres; just add two others, then. One by Dunn, or two. Or a duo by another, or others. Think 'Oh, Hell!' and 'Almost An Evening' or 'Death Defying Acts'. You're a flippin' theatre company, make a goshdarn evening. Dunn's play is about Hell on Earth. Have a laugh.

    Why the hell ain't we doin' this anymore? Used to do this all the time. Short plays, y'know? One-acts. Dunn's 'Temp' is a damn good reason why. Reminds me of the best from De Sica's 'Woman Times Seven', and what else! This play's page length shouldn't be anathema to so many theatres; just add two others, then. One by Dunn, or two. Or a duo by another, or others. Think 'Oh, Hell!' and 'Almost An Evening' or 'Death Defying Acts'. You're a flippin' theatre company, make a goshdarn evening. Dunn's play is about Hell on Earth. Have a laugh.

Character Information

Any and all ethnicity and identities. Flexible age ranges. Genders can be non-binary
  • Jed
    Bright-eyed and eager, motivated, a bit naive
    Character Age
    20's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Helen
    Her body is tired and bored. Her mind races. Philosophic. The senior member of the group and so leadership defaults to her.
    Character Age
    40's-50's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Dane
    Irritable, cynical, always near a boiling point.
    Character Age
    30's or 40's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Wasatch Theatre Company, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Riot Act Inc., Year 2020
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Wasatch Theatre Company, Year 2017

Awards

  • Marius P. Hanford IV Award
    Riot Act Inc
    Winner
    2020