Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise

Merl is visited by a Celestial Being. The Celestial Being wants Merl to give up and get out of the way of "better people." When Merl accidentally thwarts a robbery, the Celestial Being returns, angry that Merl hasn't listened. But with the help of co-worker Adrian and store manager KJ, Merl will learn to ignore the dark and negative voice from the cosmos. Life can be savage, but support is out there. Even if...

Merl is visited by a Celestial Being. The Celestial Being wants Merl to give up and get out of the way of "better people." When Merl accidentally thwarts a robbery, the Celestial Being returns, angry that Merl hasn't listened. But with the help of co-worker Adrian and store manager KJ, Merl will learn to ignore the dark and negative voice from the cosmos. Life can be savage, but support is out there. Even if they're just your annoying co-workers.
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Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise

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  • Steven G. Martin: Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise

    A generous and humane comedy without an ounce of naïveté. Just enough quirky weirdness side-by-side with serious thought.

    A generous and humane comedy without an ounce of naïveté. Just enough quirky weirdness side-by-side with serious thought.

  • Nora Louise Syran: Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise

    Floyd-Priskorn always has a lesson to teach us in the most seemingly absurd way possible. Nothing is ever what you'd expect eg a very dark "celestial" being messing with Merlot, sorry, Merl's head. But by the end, it's exactly what you needed to hear. The lighting and costume designer will have a blast with this short piece, as will your audience.

    Floyd-Priskorn always has a lesson to teach us in the most seemingly absurd way possible. Nothing is ever what you'd expect eg a very dark "celestial" being messing with Merlot, sorry, Merl's head. But by the end, it's exactly what you needed to hear. The lighting and costume designer will have a blast with this short piece, as will your audience.

  • Aly Kantor: Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise

    The contrast of high vs low in this absurd play is such a theatrical treat, with celestial beings competing with microwaved lunches. From there, we're treated to tons more delicious dichotomy as our hero sinks further into ordained apathy, but the world remains vibrant, dynamic, and full of miracles! There is a truly theatrical moment when the play "breaks" and turns into a fabulous direct-address clusterfuck of fun and truth! Plus, the message about inherent value is powerful and necessary!

    The contrast of high vs low in this absurd play is such a theatrical treat, with celestial beings competing with microwaved lunches. From there, we're treated to tons more delicious dichotomy as our hero sinks further into ordained apathy, but the world remains vibrant, dynamic, and full of miracles! There is a truly theatrical moment when the play "breaks" and turns into a fabulous direct-address clusterfuck of fun and truth! Plus, the message about inherent value is powerful and necessary!

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MERL A depressed grocery store employee 20s-60s

CELESTIAL BEING A celestial being

ADRIAN Merl's co-worker. A proud slacker. 20s-40s

KJ The upbeat grocery store manager. 30s-70s

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Live Arts WaterWorks, Year 2024

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Broken Arts Entertainment podcast, Year 2026