A Writer's Room

by Justin Borak

A play about five late-night comedy writers being brought into an office building for a callback. Their technology is taken away, they are locked in a room, and told to write a comedy monologue. Slowly they see the differences in their perspectives and this locked-up, gray room becoming the scene of a verbal slaughterhouse and rising tension.

A play about five late-night comedy writers being brought into an office building for a callback. Their technology is taken away, they are locked in a room, and told to write a comedy monologue. Slowly they see the differences in their perspectives and this locked-up, gray room becoming the scene of a verbal slaughterhouse and rising tension.

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A Writer's Room

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  • Paige Borak: A Writer's Room by Justin Borak
    “

    This show gives off political satire meets "No Exit" vibes in a quick dark comedy with an ensemble cast to showcase your performers. It has no major tech requirements, making this piece a great choice for any companies wanting to make statements but who are producing with tight budgets or in nontraditional spaces. The open joke sections give your ensemble a chance to experience joke writing themselves and localize the play with topics relevant to your community and mission. Highly recommend!

    This show gives off political satire meets "No Exit" vibes in a quick dark comedy with an ensemble cast to showcase your performers. It has no major tech requirements, making this piece a great choice for any companies wanting to make statements but who are producing with tight budgets or in nontraditional spaces. The open joke sections give your ensemble a chance to experience joke writing themselves and localize the play with topics relevant to your community and mission. Highly recommend!

    ”
  • Austin M. Russell: A Writer's Room by Justin Borak
    “

    This play flies, and it takes you along with it whether you are ready for it or not. A fresh take on the "group of people trapped in a room" drama, and a timely commentary on the state of comedy.

    Regional Theatres and Universities should have this play on their shortlist. SUPER PRODUCABLE.

    This play flies, and it takes you along with it whether you are ready for it or not. A fresh take on the "group of people trapped in a room" drama, and a timely commentary on the state of comedy.

    Regional Theatres and Universities should have this play on their shortlist. SUPER PRODUCABLE.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Broadway Licensing and Jeff Calhoun, 2023
  • Workshop, West Virginia Public Theatre , 2022
  • Commission, Grant - Broadway Licensing , 2021

Awards

  • The Sean Cercone Playwriting grant
    Broadway Licensing
    Winner
    2021