The Diplomats

by Martin Henry Schwartz

In The Diplomats, a zany farce written by a veteran of cultural diplomacy, the year is 2005. Somewhere in Central Asia, a quartet of hapless cultural attachés try and absurdly fail to put on a comic theatre festival with the collaboration of a hilariously corrupt local government. In the midst of a human rights disaster, the performers they've booked refuse to show, and the diplomats take matters into their own...

In The Diplomats, a zany farce written by a veteran of cultural diplomacy, the year is 2005. Somewhere in Central Asia, a quartet of hapless cultural attachés try and absurdly fail to put on a comic theatre festival with the collaboration of a hilariously corrupt local government. In the midst of a human rights disaster, the performers they've booked refuse to show, and the diplomats take matters into their own hands.

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The Diplomats

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  • Garret Jon Groenveld: The Diplomats

    What a fun romp! The play has a very current events feel, particularly given the Trump administration's incompetence. Good schtick, slapstick and romance. A play within a play help push the hero over the edge and hilarity ensues. Very much enjoyed it.

    What a fun romp! The play has a very current events feel, particularly given the Trump administration's incompetence. Good schtick, slapstick and romance. A play within a play help push the hero over the edge and hilarity ensues. Very much enjoyed it.

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Dark Porch Theatre, EXIT Theatre, San Francisco, Year 2016