Sales of a Dead Man

by Arthur M Jolly

10 minute play - Shades of Glen Garry, Glen Ross in a life insurance office, when irascible co-workers and their awkward boss must decide who gets the commissions when the leading salesman gets squished by a bus.
The play took first place in the Tree City Playhouse 10 minute play competition.

10 minute play - Shades of Glen Garry, Glen Ross in a life insurance office, when irascible co-workers and their awkward boss must decide who gets the commissions when the leading salesman gets squished by a bus.
The play took first place in the Tree City Playhouse 10 minute play competition.

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Sales of a Dead Man

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  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Sales of a Dead Man by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    This is a brilliant farcical comedy that shows how cut throat the world of inter office competition can be, even dead men don't hang onto their figures for long. This would make a brilliant entry to a festival. I love the quick and witty back and forth and the ending is just genius. I never get bored of reading Arther Jolly's work, and neither should you!

    This is a brilliant farcical comedy that shows how cut throat the world of inter office competition can be, even dead men don't hang onto their figures for long. This would make a brilliant entry to a festival. I love the quick and witty back and forth and the ending is just genius. I never get bored of reading Arther Jolly's work, and neither should you!

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Sales of a Dead Man by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    This short play goes by in a fast paced flurry of one liners! Great parts for all the players. I was laughing at the delightfully awkward way everyone dealt with death in a cut throat sales office! Great concept.

    This short play goes by in a fast paced flurry of one liners! Great parts for all the players. I was laughing at the delightfully awkward way everyone dealt with death in a cut throat sales office! Great concept.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Sales of a Dead Man by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    A hilarious and true to life depiction of the mourning process in a sales office. Well done.

    A hilarious and true to life depiction of the mourning process in a sales office. Well done.

    ”
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Character Information

2f, 2m - but has been performed with 1f, 3m.
  • ELLEN
    The middle-management boss of an insurance sales branch. Awkward.
    Adult
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • POTTSY
    Nice, maybe not so bright.
    Adult
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • JANICE
    Sharp, opinionated. Number two in sales, and determined to make it to the top.
    Adult
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • EDDY
    Self-centered, maybe a little petulant. He's last in sales and resentful about it.
    Adult
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Professional, Baron's Court Theatre, London, UK, 2023
  • Professional, Paradox Theatre Works, Winnetka, IL, 2023
  • Community Theater, Santa Paula Theater Center, CA, 2018
  • Professional, Tree City Playhouse, 2018
  • University, Vanderbilt University Theatre, 2018

Awards

  • 10 Minute Play Competition
    Tree City Playhouse
    Winner
    2018