I Met You on TV, Doesn't That Mean Something?

by Catherine Weingarten

FULL LENGTH, (5F, 1M) Two podcasters from a Bachelor type reality show vibe a bit too much while interviewing reality stars who think they have it all together. This satirical play explores and challenges the cost of performing being "in love" to the whole world, influencer culture and just how far people will go to prove they #care about mental health.

FULL LENGTH, (5F, 1M) Two podcasters from a Bachelor type reality show vibe a bit too much while interviewing reality stars who think they have it all together. This satirical play explores and challenges the cost of performing being "in love" to the whole world, influencer culture and just how far people will go to prove they #care about mental health.

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I Met You on TV, Doesn't That Mean Something?

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  • Eleanor Leh: I Met You on TV, Doesn't That Mean Something? by Catherine Weingarten
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    This was so ridiculous and fun. I'm not a laugher and I laughed aloud a bunch while reading this play. Excellent.

    This was so ridiculous and fun. I'm not a laugher and I laughed aloud a bunch while reading this play. Excellent.

    ”
  • The Workshop Theater: I Met You on TV, Doesn't That Mean Something? by Catherine Weingarten
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    The Workshop Theater is pleased to recognize Catherine Weingarten as a playwright selected out of a competitive pool of applicants for our Fall 2021 Writer’s Intensive. The Writer’s Intensive is an eight-week long, playwright-driven process geared towards revising an existing play. In I Met You on TV, Doesn’t That Mean Something?, Catherine explores the parasocial nature of reality television with remarkable humor and tenderness. Her singular gift for characterization and dialogue turns rom-com bromides into a postmodern poetry that illuminates our highly mediated present. Our congratulations...

    The Workshop Theater is pleased to recognize Catherine Weingarten as a playwright selected out of a competitive pool of applicants for our Fall 2021 Writer’s Intensive. The Writer’s Intensive is an eight-week long, playwright-driven process geared towards revising an existing play. In I Met You on TV, Doesn’t That Mean Something?, Catherine explores the parasocial nature of reality television with remarkable humor and tenderness. Her singular gift for characterization and dialogue turns rom-com bromides into a postmodern poetry that illuminates our highly mediated present. Our congratulations and thanks to Catherine.

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  • Shaun Leisher: I Met You on TV, Doesn't That Mean Something? by Catherine Weingarten
    “

    Weingarten is the voice of this generation for all things celebrity culture and social media living. I know few other writers that perfectly captures the unique problems and language of this current day and age. Definitely don't need to be a fan of reality dating shows to appreciate this play but it will make it oh so much better if you are.

    Weingarten is the voice of this generation for all things celebrity culture and social media living. I know few other writers that perfectly captures the unique problems and language of this current day and age. Definitely don't need to be a fan of reality dating shows to appreciate this play but it will make it oh so much better if you are.

    ”

Character Information

One Actress Plays:

Kate(20s-30s)- dating Byron, very sweet, not a member of the Hottie Franchise.

Lila(20s)- a former Male Hottie contestant, very outgoing and has eyes that don’t quit.

Macey(20s)- a former Male Hottie contestant, relentlessly perky also an aspiring #activist.

Summer(20s)- a former Male Hottie contestant, intense energy.
  • Lila
    a former Male Hottie contestant, very outgoing and has eyes that don’t quit.
    20s-30s
    Any
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Alex
    bubbly and uber confident chick but secretly a hot mess time bomb. Likes edible lip-gloss.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Byron
    a wholesome dude that loves discussing his personal life on air.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Macey
    a former Male Hottie contestant, relentlessly perky also an aspiring #activist.
    20s
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Summer
    intense
    20s
    Any
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Kate
    Reserved, outsider in "Male Hottie" world.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Breaking and Entering, 2021
  • Reading, Studios at Key West, 2021

Production History

  • Workshop, Two Bimbos, 2022