Kicking off our summer of laughter until our next Script in Hand reading in September … THE OUTSIDER.
“Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, The Outsider is a wonderfully crafted, superbly presented show… It is an insightful, witty satire about modern American politics that will appeal to a vast audience.”
–BroadwayWorld
Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
In anticipation of next season's full production of Paul Slade Smith's "Theatre People", we are delighted to present another one of Paul's masterful comedies, "The Outsider" as our next Script in Hand reading. Paul’s wickedly insightful play skewers the political landscape even as it reinforces a positive, heartfelt message sure to get everyone's vote. We’ve assembled a truly incredible cast of accomplished actors to kick off summer at the Playhouse with waves of laughter."
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PRAISE FOR "THE OUTSIDER"
Mr. Smith deserves to go to Washington, and all around our nation, with this inspired satire."
Green Bay PressOne of the funniest shows you will see this year. This show runs nearly two hours and it is two hours of laughs."
Let’s Go To The TheaterOverwhelmed by the blasts of dark comedy that come to us regularly on the nightly news? I recommend spending a couple of hours enjoying every minute of this new play. ...Smith's comedy gets right to the heart of selling an untypical politician to the public through the power of the media. But below the surface, we are also led to seeing how the probability of competence is able to rise to the top in a democratic society."
Curtain UpNon-stop laughter. Paul Slade Smith’s keen, quick and amusing dialogue reminded me of my favorite moments in Neil Simon’s wittiest plays."
Summit Short Hills SOMA.comThis hilarious comedy is perfectly fitting for the political era we're in. A definite hit which combines a sarcastic view of the business of modern-day politics with a surprisingly simple yet true idea of what good politics can be and can do. For an entertainment that’s both hilarious and oddly uplifting, do not miss THE OUTSIDER."
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The 2024 Script in Hand Playreading Series is supported by Joyce Hergenhan and the White Barn program of the Lucille Lortel Foundation.
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