What a fun read. And yes, I want to see it live. Captures the awfulness of the workplace - hate birthday parties ✓ - don't know people you work with ✓ - excuses such as "well, we didn't lay people off." ✓ Love the changing landscape of the "problem." Favorite line of Divya after Nathan says the thought the guy spoke "Indian" she tells him "you bought this ticket, you ride it." as she explains there's no Indian language and she's from Albuquerque. BTW Janmadin means Birthday. Well done. Playwright Gatton. Want to read/see more.

Of all the directions I saw a surprise party going in, this was not one of them, which is what makes it such a brilliantly constructed piece. As the story unfolds and you as the audience discover piece of the tale you are desperate to know more! That, coupled with the balance of amusing and tragic moments makes this a piece that will leave an audience both filled with emotion and smiling in places. As a piece of theatre its a wonderfully delicate balancing act with very relevant themes in our current social climate, perfect for production!

What does corporate downsizing, tragic gun violence, poltergeists, and cupcakes have in common? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Unless you're Vince Gatton! This brilliant tale is quick, coincidental, tragic, heartwarming, awkward, hilarious, weird, and a little disturbing. But you put them all together and somehow it works! Absolutely loved it!