The Gauntlet

by Reina Hardy

ONE ACT: A superhero office comedy. Ancient and modern myths collide in the story of a supergenius billionaire inventor who can’t get over the woman who tried to kill him- even though his winsome, witty secretary is right there with the coffee.

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ONE ACT: A superhero office comedy. Ancient and modern myths collide in the story of a supergenius billionaire inventor who can’t get over the woman who tried to kill him- even though his winsome, witty secretary is right there with the coffee.

Interested in producing this play? Fill out the rights request form: http://gurmanagency.com/rights-request-forms/rights/

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The Gauntlet

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  • Lainie Vansant: The Gauntlet by Reina Hardy
    “

    This play is full of fun challenges for its actors and design team. The characters are quirky and fun to play, and the audience is sure to have a blast following the twists and turns of Hardy's work.

    This play is full of fun challenges for its actors and design team. The characters are quirky and fun to play, and the audience is sure to have a blast following the twists and turns of Hardy's work.

    ”
  • Brooke DeBettignies: The Gauntlet by Reina Hardy
    “

    The Gauntlet by Reina Hardy is hands down the most unique play I have ever had the pleasure of working on. The piece is humorous, action-packed, and invokes thought regarding inner strength and power. I directed The Gauntlet during the Catalyst Festival in London and look forward to working on it again in the future.

    The Gauntlet by Reina Hardy is hands down the most unique play I have ever had the pleasure of working on. The piece is humorous, action-packed, and invokes thought regarding inner strength and power. I directed The Gauntlet during the Catalyst Festival in London and look forward to working on it again in the future.

    ”

Character Information

  • Ellen
    Highly placed in a mysterious organization. Should read as older than the other characters. Everyone’s boss.
    40s and up
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Mr. Seven
    A fast talking, confident, Robert Downey Junior type.
    30s-40s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Macintosh
    A charming, accommodating Girl Friday. Mr. Seven’s assistant.
    Late 20s-30s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s

Development History

  • Reading, Exquisite Corpse Company, 2016

Production History

  • University, Mountview, Catalyst Festival, 2018