Temp

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:
    28 Aug. 2018
    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:
    29 Sep. 2017
    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

  • Jed
    20's,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Bright-eyed and eager, motivated, a bit naive
  • Helen
    40's-50's,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Her body is tired and bored. Her mind races. Philosophic. The senior member of the group and so leadership defaults to her.
  • Dane
    30's or 40's,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Irritable, cynical, always near a boiling point.

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Wasatch Theatre Company
    ,
    2017

Production History

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

Awards

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