CAST: Flexible cast of 18 (2M, 1F, plus 15 roles that can be any)
SET: Interior office set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior office set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
This quick-paced and hilarious play-within-a-play is filled with ridiculously funny physical comedy and relatable office humor that teens and adults will equally enjoy!
Morale at Dri-Tech Industries is terrible and assistant manager Hollis knows why all the customer service reps are so unhappy: “They hate their jobs. We sell hairdryers that don’t work.” Clueless manager Merrill decides to improve the company’s mood and motivate listless customer service reps by having them put on a play by Shakespeare. Which one? William, of course!
Merrill has the reps literally pull names from a hat to randomly assign roles to Romeo and Juliet, not even separating the male and female roles. So it should come as no surprise when the overly dramatic Sylvia is cast as Romeo and Bill, the cowboy of the staff — complete with cowboy hat and belt buckle — is Juliet! Naturally, nobody wants to wear tights, but Merrill says they have to if they want a prop sword. With that, the company stage is set for silliness!
Surprisingly, despite crazy casting, having to resort to lightsabers and wrapping paper rolls thanks to a shortage of prop swords, and the near total lack of theatrical experience in the cast, this ragtag troupe of customer service reps actually manages to pull off some decent scenes... sort of! Whether or not it’s a story of woe, the employees have a fabulous time, and your audiences will, too!
Morale at Dri-Tech Industries is terrible and assistant manager Hollis knows why all the customer service reps are so unhappy: “They hate their jobs. We sell hairdryers that don’t work.” Clueless manager Merrill decides to improve the company’s mood and motivate listless customer service reps by having them put on a play by Shakespeare. Which one? William, of course!
Merrill has the reps literally pull names from a hat to randomly assign roles to Romeo and Juliet, not even separating the male and female roles. So it should come as no surprise when the overly dramatic Sylvia is cast as Romeo and Bill, the cowboy of the staff — complete with cowboy hat and belt buckle — is Juliet! Naturally, nobody wants to wear tights, but Merrill says they have to if they want a prop sword. With that, the company stage is set for silliness!
Surprisingly, despite crazy casting, having to resort to lightsabers and wrapping paper rolls thanks to a shortage of prop swords, and the near total lack of theatrical experience in the cast, this ragtag troupe of customer service reps actually manages to pull off some decent scenes... sort of! Whether or not it’s a story of woe, the employees have a fabulous time, and your audiences will, too!
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Dri-Tech Industries Improves Morale
Production Photos
DE SMET SCHOOL DISTRICT 38-2
DE SMET, SD
DE SMET, SD
ASHLEY EFFINGER
BOWLUS, MN
BOWLUS, MN
VOYAGER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
DURHAM, NC
DURHAM, NC
POTOMAC SCHOOL
MCLEAN, VA
MCLEAN, VA
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
CANMORE, AB CANADA
CANMORE, AB CANADA
ARC STAGES
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DOWNS, IL
DOWNS, IL
DYSART UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SURPRISE, AZ
SURPRISE, AZ
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.