The Concierge

by Brent Alles

(10-minute play.) A women finds herself in a strange posh hotel staffed by a concierge. Is he helpful? Harmful? All will be revealed as the woman confronts her past, present, and possible future.

(10-minute play.) A women finds herself in a strange posh hotel staffed by a concierge. Is he helpful? Harmful? All will be revealed as the woman confronts her past, present, and possible future.

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The Concierge

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  • James Perry: The Concierge by Brent Alles
    “

    A mysterious concierge at an ethereal hotel symbolizing the existential struggle between life and death. Despite its brevity, this play packs in a lot of depth and emotion, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the tenuous boundary between the past and present.

    A mysterious concierge at an ethereal hotel symbolizing the existential struggle between life and death. Despite its brevity, this play packs in a lot of depth and emotion, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the tenuous boundary between the past and present.

    ”
  • Debra A. Cole: The Concierge by Brent Alles
    “

    Powerful and thought provoking, BRENT ALLES has written a short play that will have audiences talking on the way home. Those who have lost will connect with the haunting voices heard as the scene progresses.

    Powerful and thought provoking, BRENT ALLES has written a short play that will have audiences talking on the way home. Those who have lost will connect with the haunting voices heard as the scene progresses.

    ”
  • Alaina Tennant: The Concierge by Brent Alles
    “

    The best short plays are the ones that can leave the audience member or reader making discoveries about the characters, events, and setting long after the curtain closes. Brent Allles' use of dialogue reminds me of Alice in Wonderland, which is a great connection to draw when you realize the young woman's circumstances. This play does an excellent job of leaving us curious - and wanting more.

    The best short plays are the ones that can leave the audience member or reader making discoveries about the characters, events, and setting long after the curtain closes. Brent Allles' use of dialogue reminds me of Alice in Wonderland, which is a great connection to draw when you realize the young woman's circumstances. This play does an excellent job of leaving us curious - and wanting more.

    ”
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Character Information

  • SIMMONS, THE CONCIERGE
    Adult (written as 40's in the play but any age can do)
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    (assigned male at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • YOUNG WOMAN
    20's or 30's
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • BETH, A CHILD
    It is permissible to have an older actor play the child part in a “childlike” fashion if necessary.
    Child
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • OTHER WOMAN
    30's or 40's (any age will work, however)
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Community Theater, FMCT Playhouse, 2024

Awards

  • FMCT Playwriting Festival
    Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre
    Finalist
    2024