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Help Desk

Short Play, Comedy  /  4 any gender (youth) plus ensemble

Don Zolidis

When you call the help desk, you're looking for a solution – but your problems might just be beginning. Whether you're getting shamed about your inability to log in, giving your credit card information to a scammer, or having serious conversations with a clown, customer service calls spiral into absurdity for the customers and employees alike in this hilarious comedy.

Help Desk

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4 any gender (youth) plus ensemble
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary

When you call the help desk, you're looking for a solution – but your problems might just be beginning. Whether you're getting shamed about your inability to log in, giving your credit card information to a scammer, or having serious conversations with a clown, customer service calls spiral into absurdity for the customers and employees alike in this hilarious comedy. From playwright Don Zolidis comes a comedy perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what hilarious, outrageous, awful person might be on the other end of the line. 

History

Help Desk was originally produced in 2020.

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Performing Groups

ANGEL
JERALYN
BORIS
TANNER
TALULA
CARTER
MARCUS
BAILEY
DANI
PRESTON
MONIQUE
TAMARA
BOFFO
MARA
BRENT
BRIN
CHARLIE
CHASE
YAMIRA
JESS
BRETT
VIC
MILEY
MABEL
Bonus Scenes:
VINNY
WATKINS
TORI
MASHA
MILENA
STUART
TANNER 
BOFFO 

Number of Actors: Any number of actors can be used in this play. If you’re not doing the bonus scenes, as few as 4 actors could perform this play, frequently switching costumes. Feel free to cut any scenes as necessary, or add scenes from the bonus section.

Gender of Performers: I’ve selected the gender of the characters rather arbitrarily. Feel free to change the gender of any character and adjust pronouns accordingly.

Number of Actors: Any number of actors can be used in this play. If you’re not doing the bonus scenes, as few as 4 actors could perform this play, frequently switching costumes. Feel free to cut any scenes as necessary, or add scenes from the bonus section.

Gender of Performers: I’ve selected the gender of the characters rather arbitrarily. Feel free to change the gender of any character and adjust pronouns accordingly.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    A help desk.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis, one of the most-produced playwrights in the world, is a former middle school and high school theater teacher. His 140+ published plays have been produced over 25,000 times, appearing in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 80 countries around the ...

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