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Reception

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  4w, 3m

Because of the absence of the Director of Personnel at Serendipity Productions, Deborah Silver, receptionist, has to deal with two candidates for a job vacancy - both men, one black and one white - coping with the various calls which come in.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
This play by the acclaimed author of The Spelling Bee takes place in the offices of Serendipity Publications. Because of the absence of the Director of Personnel, Deborah Silver, receptionist, has to deal with two candidates for a job vacancy - both men, one black and one white - all the while coping with the various calls which come in. How Deborah handles this difficult job forms the core of this true to life play about the business world. A perfect play for schools!
History
Reception was first presented by the Eccentric Circles Theater at the 18th Street Playhouse in New York City. It was directed by the author. The play was commissioned by the Actors Theatre of Louisville.

DEBORAH SILVER
JEANETTE PARKER - African American
GERALDINE WOLINSKI
RICHARD BROWN - African American
GARY EINSTEIN
MALE VOICES - Ed, Man, Luther, Norman, Dr. Orton
FEMALE VOICES - Susan, Carol, Woman, Dr. Einstein

Plus 1 male and 1 female for various offstage voices

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting The play takes place in the reception area of Serendipity Publications.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Marsha Sheiness

Marsha Lee Sheiness is a playwright, director, actor and teacher whose work has been produced off-Broadway, off-off Broadway, on television, and in regional, community, university and high school theatres across the US. She has also been produced in Japan, Canada and England. ...

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