Really Adult

by Rachel Bublitz

Finalist: Actor's Theatre of Louisville's Heideman Award, 2017

TEN MINUTE: Julie would love to have a great first day working the Customer Service desk at Target, but maybe not as much as flirting with Frank, the employee assigned to train her. As the two discuss a possible date their personal lives become more and more clear, which leads to awkward territory.

Finalist: Actor's Theatre of Louisville's Heideman Award, 2017

TEN MINUTE: Julie would love to have a great first day working the Customer Service desk at Target, but maybe not as much as flirting with Frank, the employee assigned to train her. As the two discuss a possible date their personal lives become more and more clear, which leads to awkward territory.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Really Adult by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    This is a coming of age piece about Julie and a cautionary tale about Frank. RACHEL BUBLITZ creates believable characters that have full lives and real flaws apparent in just a limited number of pages. A rollercoaster of emotions for both the reader and audiences. I should have known that big drama happens in the Customer Service department at Target.

    This is a coming of age piece about Julie and a cautionary tale about Frank. RACHEL BUBLITZ creates believable characters that have full lives and real flaws apparent in just a limited number of pages. A rollercoaster of emotions for both the reader and audiences. I should have known that big drama happens in the Customer Service department at Target.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Really Adult by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship or a total train wreck. These two people find themselves working the Customer Service desk as the result of difficult life circumstances. Both are credible and to a degree sympathetic. And yet their connection doesn't feel quite right. This is a richly textured and nuanced piece.

    This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship or a total train wreck. These two people find themselves working the Customer Service desk as the result of difficult life circumstances. Both are credible and to a degree sympathetic. And yet their connection doesn't feel quite right. This is a richly textured and nuanced piece.

    ”
  • Christopher Plumridge: Really Adult by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    REALLY ADULT is very down to earth with believable, natural dialogue between the two characters. You can't help but feel sorry for Julie in her innocence as she discovers the truth about her new colleague. I enjoyed this play!

    REALLY ADULT is very down to earth with believable, natural dialogue between the two characters. You can't help but feel sorry for Julie in her innocence as she discovers the truth about her new colleague. I enjoyed this play!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Julie
    Wears red and khaki.
    25
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Frank
    Wears red and khaki.
    28
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Professional, Wet Paint New Play Festival, 2018
  • University, Pine Manor College, 2018
  • University, Bates College, 2019
  • Professional, The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center/The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol, 2020

Awards

  • Heideman Award
    Actors Theatre of Louisville
    Finalist
    2017