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The Receptionist
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Reception
by Marsha Sheiness
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Synopsis
This play by the acclaimed author of The Spelling Bee takes place in the offices of Serendipity Publications.
Because of the absence of the Director of Personnel, Deborah Silver, receptionist, has to deal with two candidates for a job vacancy - both men, one black and one white - all the while coping with the various calls which come in.
How Deborah handles this difficult job forms the core of this true to life play about the business world.
A perfect play for schools!
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Richard Brown African American |
| Male Voices Ed, Man, Luther, Norman, Dr. Orton |
| Female Voices Susan, Carol, Woman, Dr. Einstein |
| Jeanette Parker African American |
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1983
Binding Paperback
Pages 56
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573619007
ISBN-10 057361900X
LCCN 84157677
LCC PS3569.H39255 R4 1983
DCC 812/.54
Reception is a American comedy play written by Marsha Sheiness and published by Samuel French in New York (1983).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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