Bullet

by Seth McNeill

A man gives a TED Talk … sorry, this is not a TED Talk, though it could be given by someone named Ted, in which case it would be Ted’s talk, but that’s not the man’s name. He talks about marketing … or something like that, he’ll work out the details and acronyms later. Will there be a later? But let’s move on to our next bullet … point, bullet point. Have we talked about cars, how they’re the best way to die? We...

A man gives a TED Talk … sorry, this is not a TED Talk, though it could be given by someone named Ted, in which case it would be Ted’s talk, but that’s not the man’s name. He talks about marketing … or something like that, he’ll work out the details and acronyms later. Will there be a later? But let’s move on to our next bullet … point, bullet point. Have we talked about cars, how they’re the best way to die? We don’t have to talk about that. Let’s talk about that.

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Bullet

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  • Tom Moran: Bullet by Seth McNeill
    “

    The Powerpoint is such a ubiquitous form of communication I'm surprised it hasn't been incorporated into more drama. Here McNeill mines the format for a winning mixture of laughs and pathos, as a seemingly innocuous Ted(ish) talk leaps through a bewildering logjam of corporate jargon, personal history and self-doubt. Hard to imagine a more engrossing hourlong slideshow.

    The Powerpoint is such a ubiquitous form of communication I'm surprised it hasn't been incorporated into more drama. Here McNeill mines the format for a winning mixture of laughs and pathos, as a seemingly innocuous Ted(ish) talk leaps through a bewildering logjam of corporate jargon, personal history and self-doubt. Hard to imagine a more engrossing hourlong slideshow.

    ”
  • C.C. Gallagher: Bullet by Seth McNeill
    “

    This fascinating play immediately drew me in with its unique humor and soon left me invigorated with emotion. Hilariously written and expertly paced, Bullet is a piece which keeps the audience on its toes, unsure of where the TED Talk (it's not a TED Talk) will go next. It handles existential dread and obsessive ideation with such heartfelt honesty in a way I have never before seen in theatre. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable work and for portraying such serious traumas with respect.

    This fascinating play immediately drew me in with its unique humor and soon left me invigorated with emotion. Hilariously written and expertly paced, Bullet is a piece which keeps the audience on its toes, unsure of where the TED Talk (it's not a TED Talk) will go next. It handles existential dread and obsessive ideation with such heartfelt honesty in a way I have never before seen in theatre. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable work and for portraying such serious traumas with respect.

    ”

Character Information

  • Man
    30-50
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference, 2023
  • Commission, Eden Theatre Company, 2021

Production History

  • Professional, Valdez Theatre Conference, 2026