Pulp

by Joseph Zettelmaier

Los Angeles, 1933. PI Frank Ellery doesn't know it, but he's taken on the strangest case of his life. A literary agent has been gruesomely murdered. The 4 suspects: his remaining clients, all writers for different pulp magazines. Frank dives into the mystery, and his world turns upside down as life begins to imitate literature. Science fiction, romance, adventure, horror...and one down-on-his-luck gumshoe who's...

Los Angeles, 1933. PI Frank Ellery doesn't know it, but he's taken on the strangest case of his life. A literary agent has been gruesomely murdered. The 4 suspects: his remaining clients, all writers for different pulp magazines. Frank dives into the mystery, and his world turns upside down as life begins to imitate literature. Science fiction, romance, adventure, horror...and one down-on-his-luck gumshoe who's about to learn what really lurks between the lines.

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Pulp

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  • Maggie Lou Rader: Pulp by Joseph Zettelmaier
    “

    A delightful play. It's funny, delightful, and never let's you off the hook as it transports you through genres and stories. Memorable characters, and delightful dialogue. Plus, I love that the lady gets all the dirty jokes. she owns her sexuality and keeps the men in her life reeling. Witty dialogue and a fun time.

    A delightful play. It's funny, delightful, and never let's you off the hook as it transports you through genres and stories. Memorable characters, and delightful dialogue. Plus, I love that the lady gets all the dirty jokes. she owns her sexuality and keeps the men in her life reeling. Witty dialogue and a fun time.

    ”
  • National New Play Network: Pulp by Joseph Zettelmaier
    “

    Pulp by Joseph Zettelmaier received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters were Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN), Williamston Theatre (MI), and Know Theatre of Cincinnati (OH).

    Pulp by Joseph Zettelmaier received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters were Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN), Williamston Theatre (MI), and Know Theatre of Cincinnati (OH).

    ”

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis, 2016
  • Community Theater, Theatre On The Ridge, Paradise CA, 2019
  • Community Theater, Michiana Playmakers, South Bend, IN, 2019
  • Community Theater, Centenary Theatre Group, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2019