Kelly Grayum:
30 May. 2024
“
Very funny, until it is not. This piece allows the audience to come into the knowledge of what is being spoken of and it is a dark delight. ”
Choices: A Ten-Minute Play
Recommended by
- Jack Seamus Conley:23 Feb. 2024“ Topical but not overly heavy handed, CHOICES is an excellent satire that at first appears comical (and it does have its genuinely funny moments), but then hits you in the face (in a good way) with the dark reality and relatability of its subject matter. JAMES MCLINDON has given us something to really stop and think about with this piece... and it's one I'll be pondering for a while. ”
- Ian Thal:30 Jul. 2023“ A dystopian satire set just a a few minutes into a future when debt matters even more and life matters just a little less. The logical argument for abandoning our scruples is chilling. ”
Character Information
- Prospective ClientMid-20s to 30s,,AnyAny genderA little anxious, crushed by debt and hence quite poor, really needing this offer to work, but doubtful how it is not a scam.
- Debt Counselormid-20 to 40s, probably older than Prospective Client,,AnyAny genderHe has an enthusiastic love of his product and the confidence that it practically sells itself, once the customer recovers from their initial surprise. For that reason, he does not rely on high-pressure tactics. He’s also alert to steer clear of the troubling aspects of his presentation with a ready euphemism. Nothing here fazes him; he's heard and has an answer for every question and concern.
Development History
- ,Reading,Murmuration Theatre Company2023
- ,Reading,TEDxAsburyPark2021
Production History
- ,University,Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL2024
- ,Professional,Choices: Streaming Production: Rainy Day Artistic Collective Let’s Get Digital Festival2024
- ,Professional,Bluebird Theatre Company2024
- ,Community Theater,Bangkok Community Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand2024
- ,Professional,The Barrow Group2024
- ,Professional,Silver Spring Stage2024
- ,Professional,T. Schreiber Studios Schreiber Shorts2023
- ,Professional,Stillwater Short Play Festival2023
- ,University,Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville, MS2023
- ,High School,St. John's School, Houston, TX2023
- ,High School,The Liberty Bell Drama Company, Winthrop, WA2023
- ,University,Theatre Intime, Princeton University2023
- ,University,Seattle University2023
- ,University,Appalachian State University2023
- ,University,Simpson College2023
- ,University,Simpson College2023
- ,Community Theater,Stockton Civic Theatre2022
- ,University,University of Northern Iowa2022
- ,Professional,Jakespeare VTC Podcast Plays2022
- ,University,Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX2022
- ,Professional,GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT Radio Theater Podcast2022
- ,High School,Burlington Township High School2022
- ,Community Theater,Rome Community Theater2022
- ,University,Amherst College Death Without The Benefits Festival2022
- ,Professional,Playhouse on Whitelake Summer Theatre Festival2021
- ,Professional,Theatre One Productions Slice of Life New Works Festival2021
- ,Professional,American Lives Theatre Second Annual Short Play Festival2021
- ,University,Southern Union State Community College2021
- ,Professional,Lake Placid Center for the Arts2021
- ,University,Intime Theatre, Princeton University2021
- ,Community Theater,Bangkok Theatre2021
- ,High School,McCall-Donnelly High School, McCall, Idaho2021
- ,Professional,Silverthorne Theater Company’s Short & Sweet Festival of New (tiny) Plays2020
- ,Professional,Delta Center Stage2020
- ,Professional,OnStage/OffStage Podcast2020
- ,Community Theater,Anacortes Community Theatre’s Thank You, 10! 10 Minute Play Festival2020
- ,Professional,Fifth Avenue Theatre of New York Virtual Fall 2020 Play Festival2020
- ,High School,Amherst Regional High School Ten-Minute Play Festival2020
- ,Community Theater,Choices: Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre New Play Festival2020
- ,Community Theater,Choices: Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre New Play Festival2020
- ,Professional,Open Fist Theatre Company Political Pop Up Festival2020
- ,Professional,Open Fist Theatre Company Political Pop Up Festival2020
- ,Professional,Aurora Theatre COVID & Cigarettes Zoom Festival, Hong Kong2020
- ,Professional,Boston Theater Marathon Zoom Edition2020
- ,Professional,Little Fish Theatre’s 18th Annual PICK OF THE VINE short play festival2020
- ,Professional,Winding Road Theater Eight 10s in Tucson 10-minute Play Festival2020
- ,Professional,Fusion Theatre’s 14th Annual The Seven New Works Festival2019
Awards
Finalist
The Ten Show
The Hive Collaborative, Provo, Utah
2022
Winner
Lake Placid Center for the Arts Zoom Playfest
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
2021
Semi-Finalist
Sparks Festival
NoMads Art Collective
2020
Winner
Andaluz Prize (Jury Award)
Fusion Theatre’s 14th Annual The Seven New Works Festival
2019
Finalist
Schreiber Shorts
T. Schreiber Studio, NY
2019