Assistance
by Leslye Headland

Name: Assistance
Brand: Leslye Headland
SKU: 9780822226482
Rating: 3.56 (66 reviews)

Assistance Book Cover — Assistance Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple Settings American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever concept and humorous writing of the play. The dark undertones and relatable characters resonate well, drawing comparisons to familiar office dynamics. Many find it both funny and thought-provoking, with strong commentary on ambition and morality in the workplace.

Clever concept and writing Humorous with dark undertones Relatable characters Fast-paced banter A bit dated in parts

Synopsis

THE STORY: For these young assistants, life is an endless series of humiliations at the hands of their hellacious boss, a powerful uber-magnate.

In rare moments of calm when the phone calls stop rolling, Nick and Nora and their traumatized co-workers ques

Press Reviews

"The theatrical equivalent of a triple-shot espresso, bristling with propulsive nerviness and high style…ferociously funny.” —Los Angeles Times. “Headland can unleash a rapid-fire comic blitzkrieg with a spot-on ear for the way 20-somethings relate to each other.” —New York Post. ”Leslye Headland's viciously funny ASSISTANCE aspires to be a Gen Y Glengarry with a sweeter finish and a place for women. Headland is a puckish weaver of sharp, pinging dialogue, a modern-day screwball patter."
— Time Out New York