Selling Off

a Play

by H W Freedman

© Copyright 1997 & 1998 by Dawn Productions Ltd

 

SYNOPSIS

Alan, an intensely busy New York accountant, realizes that his success is hollow and pointless. He decides to sell his business and get out of the 'rat-race'. When he breaks his 'good news' to the people around him his life goes out of control. His ex-wife claims the sales proceeds; his mother accuses him of ruining his life; his girlfriend refuses to go out with him; his lawyer refuses to talk to him except through his own lawyer; his clients threaten; his banker rebels; his business partner goes berserk. The pressure builds into a frenzy of misunderstandings and confrontations with disastrous results.

 

Time:	The Present. The action takes place during one day.
Place:	New York City.
Settings:	ALAN's office in New York City; BERNIE's office; Various NYC locations.
Cast Breakdown:	5 Males; 6 Females.
Production History:	John Houseman Theatre, Off-Broadway, NYC, USA