THE AUTHENTICITY SPECIALIST

by Brent Alles

(One act play, roughly 25-30 minutes. 1M, 1F, 1E.) Martin Reynolds has one of the most unusual jobs on campus. Tucked away in a forgotten office, he spends his days helping the college maintain a sense of humanity in an increasingly automated world. But when an unexpected visitor arrives at his door, an ordinary afternoon becomes an exploration of literature, memory, loss, and the connections that shape our...

(One act play, roughly 25-30 minutes. 1M, 1F, 1E.) Martin Reynolds has one of the most unusual jobs on campus. Tucked away in a forgotten office, he spends his days helping the college maintain a sense of humanity in an increasingly automated world. But when an unexpected visitor arrives at his door, an ordinary afternoon becomes an exploration of literature, memory, loss, and the connections that shape our lives.

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    Brent Alles has crafted a futuristic portrait of education overtaken by AI. The play opens with a monologue that sets up the premise. Creative use of allusions to Shakespeare, Vonnegut, song, and film make this relatable to a wide audience. The loss of humanity in teaching can only go so far without the use of an Authenticity Specialist. Clever use of futuristic details such as a mace-laden finger nail on the hand of a co-ed. Alles play offers a shocking view of a brave new world.

    Brent Alles has crafted a futuristic portrait of education overtaken by AI. The play opens with a monologue that sets up the premise. Creative use of allusions to Shakespeare, Vonnegut, song, and film make this relatable to a wide audience. The loss of humanity in teaching can only go so far without the use of an Authenticity Specialist. Clever use of futuristic details such as a mace-laden finger nail on the hand of a co-ed. Alles play offers a shocking view of a brave new world.

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PROFESSOR MARTIN REYNOLDS (M), 50s or 60s

BETH, A COLLEGE STUDENT (F), 20s

PROFESSOR M (E)