S06 E06 - "Home/Office" & Tony Vale

About this episode

This episode features a play by Craig McNamara about the dynamics of remote work and office negotiations.

Hello there and welcome to another episode in this sixth season of Theatrical Shenanigans. Today we are bringing you a play by Craig McNamara (https://www.craigmwriter.com/plays) Craig began writing plays about three years ago, looking for new challenges to supplement his career creating award-winning advertising. He’s found some success in playwriting too, with five plays produced in various venues. Craig has been a featured playwright on Theatrical Shenanigans before when his play “Red Nose Drunk” featured in our Christmas special in 2024 (https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/12-plays-of-christmas-special/) Craig’s play today is “Home/Office” and when talking about it Craig says “I was inspired by observing the tug-of-war that co-workers and managers were having about returning to the office – and used that as the hook for a personal, emotional conflict between the two characters.” Synopsis: A remote-working employee has the upper hand in negotiations with his manager about returning to the office – or does he? Cast: Kevin – Jeff Tullin (https://twitter.com/Jeff_Tullin) Laura – Helen Fullerton (www.HelenFullerton.com) And joining me to discuss this thrilling play is the…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Feeny-Williams

Guests: Jeff Tullin, Helen Fullerton, Tony Vale

Topics covered

• playwriting
• remote work
• office negotiations
• emotional conflict
• theater

Keywords

• play
• theater
• remote work
• negotiation
• emotional conflict
• Craig McNamara
• Tony Vale

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Home/Office, Red Nose Drunk

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