The Call List

When I listened to the podcast "S Town," I was obsessed with a part of it where the town clerk was tasked with calling a list of people to tell them somebody they knew died. I wanted to explore that experience. I also wanted to write something that could be funny. This work in progress is the result.

| solo play |

A dispirited legal assistant is tasked with calling individuals on a list left behind by a man...

When I listened to the podcast "S Town," I was obsessed with a part of it where the town clerk was tasked with calling a list of people to tell them somebody they knew died. I wanted to explore that experience. I also wanted to write something that could be funny. This work in progress is the result.

| solo play |

A dispirited legal assistant is tasked with calling individuals on a list left behind by a man who committed suicide. The work assignment could not come at a worse time, as they are dealing with their own life/work existential crisis while their mother and sister badger them via text message. Wanting to connect with their estranged father, it's a few kind words from a stranger that might give them what they ultimately need.

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The Call List

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  • Asher Wyndham: The Call List

    Instead of a family drama, this playwright found a clever way with dramatic structure to deal some difficult subjects, suicide and depression. All of it is handled through the mystery of the deceased Craig, while at same time revealing the personal, the spirit and anguish, of the speaker. This play would make for a great community production with a talkback, spotlighting suicide awareness and prevention by various groups.

    Instead of a family drama, this playwright found a clever way with dramatic structure to deal some difficult subjects, suicide and depression. All of it is handled through the mystery of the deceased Craig, while at same time revealing the personal, the spirit and anguish, of the speaker. This play would make for a great community production with a talkback, spotlighting suicide awareness and prevention by various groups.

  • Micaele (Mikaylee) Johnson: The Call List

    This heartfelt play reminds us of the importance, and intricate impact the small encounters we have can effect our lives. Humor and tragedy beautifully dovetailed by the playwright, "The Call List" brings to the forefront circumstances that evoke laughter, empathy, tears and intrinsic thoughts into the big questions we all find ourselves facing when we examine our lives. I look forward to this plays upcoming production.

    This heartfelt play reminds us of the importance, and intricate impact the small encounters we have can effect our lives. Humor and tragedy beautifully dovetailed by the playwright, "The Call List" brings to the forefront circumstances that evoke laughter, empathy, tears and intrinsic thoughts into the big questions we all find ourselves facing when we examine our lives. I look forward to this plays upcoming production.

  • Rachel Bublitz: The Call List

    So blown away reading this script. It's such a detailed, slice of life play. It gives us an incredibly focused look into the lives of the protagonist, the folks she's calling, and the dead man she's calling about, all in a one person show! Highly recommend this show. It's funny and sad in all the best ways.

    So blown away reading this script. It's such a detailed, slice of life play. It gives us an incredibly focused look into the lives of the protagonist, the folks she's calling, and the dead man she's calling about, all in a one person show! Highly recommend this show. It's funny and sad in all the best ways.

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Samantha Fischer (she/they): All they want is to make authentic connections with other people but their mental health and insecurities are insurmountable barriers. They are working through professions like an all-you-can-eat buffet as they search for purpose in their life..............

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Door Kinetic Arts Festival, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Third Avenue Playworks, Year 2026
  • Type Professional, Organization The Garage Theare, Year 2025

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