Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage

by Liam Castellan

10-minute play, May 2024 draft. Jeremy is a young soldier in the middle of both a rather large war and a rather large crush on fellow soldier Christine. The cavalry arrives in the form of... Jeremy's grandparents?!?! Oblivious to the danger, Mary Ellen and Perry heard about Jeremy's "fancy new job" and have come for a visit. They embarrass Jeremy, charm Christine, and help save the day in more ways than one.

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James Kelsey Nelson: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan

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Fun, funny, and just a little subversive, a great little absurdist comedy. Booya deserves a sequel play, if they live long enough.

Fun, funny, and just a little subversive, a great little absurdist comedy. Booya deserves a sequel play, if they live long enough.

”
Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan

“

This short play about meeting your grandson's almost-significant other under... unique circumstances is adorable. It's a hilarious ensemble romantic war play that's only ten minutes long. (It doesn't seem like all those descriptions should work together, but they do.) What a fun piece with hilarious dialogue and a zany, delightful premise.

This short play about meeting your grandson's almost-significant other under... unique circumstances is adorable. It's a hilarious ensemble romantic war play that's only ten minutes long. (It doesn't seem like all those descriptions should work together, but they do.) What a fun piece with hilarious dialogue and a zany, delightful premise.

”
Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Dating in the Workplace and Other Acts of Courage by Liam Castellan

“

When you take the standard "meet the family" romantic comedy trope and throw it on to an active battlefield, you get this HILARIOUS short play! So much fun to be had from design to performance. Absolutely memorable piece for your short play festival!

When you take the standard "meet the family" romantic comedy trope and throw it on to an active battlefield, you get this HILARIOUS short play! So much fun to be had from design to performance. Absolutely memorable piece for your short play festival!

”

Character Information

~All characters can be any race or ethnicity. All-white casts are a little boring. Try not
to be boring.

Jeremy

Character Age

20s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Male-identified
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Christine

Character Age

20s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Female-identified
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Mary Ellen

Character Age

late 60s-80s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Female-identified
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Perry

Character Age

late 60s-80s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Male-identified
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Sarge

Character Age

late 30s-50s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Any gender
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
Booya

Very intense and alert, never fully still, never fully upright, helmet always
askew.

Character Age

20s-40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

American of any Race

Character Gender Identity

Any gender
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Berkshire Voices, a program of Great Barrington Public Theatre, Year 2024