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The Consultant
Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 3f, 2m
After a series of brutal layoffs at Sutton, Feingold, and McGrath, a precocious young consultant is brought in to save a middle-aged adman’s job, and maybe his life.
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Cast Size
3f, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
After a series of brutal layoffs at Sutton, Feingold, and McGrath, a precocious young consultant is brought in to save a middle-aged adman’s job, and maybe his life. This hilarious and keenly observed play takes an intimate look at how money and work shape the human heart – and what we owe to others when everything around us is falling apart.
History
The Consultant received its world premiere at Long Wharf Playhouse's Stage II Theatre in February of 2014, under the direction of Kip Fagan.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting The New York City offices of Sutton, Feingold and McGrath.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
"CRISP, FUNNY, & BELIEVABLE" - The New York Times
"A JOLT OF WORKPLACE HUMOR... BEAUTIFULLY ACTED" - New Haven Independent
"Heidi Schreck examines the fine line between hilarity and horror in modern corporate culture with very winning results — kudos to Long Wharf for sponsoring this bracingly contemporary slice of life." - CT Post
"A JOLT OF WORKPLACE HUMOR... BEAUTIFULLY ACTED" - New Haven Independent
"Heidi Schreck examines the fine line between hilarity and horror in modern corporate culture with very winning results — kudos to Long Wharf for sponsoring this bracingly contemporary slice of life." - CT Post
Videos
THE CONSULTANT - Trailer
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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