Dry Powder
by Sarah Burgess

Dry Powder Book Cover
Dry Powder Cover

Synopsis

Do we work in public relations?

Because I'm starting to feel like I accidentally work in public relations.' Private equity fund manager Rick has just thrown a lavish engagement party - the same week that his firm forced layoffs in a supermarket chain it owns, causing a PR nightmare.

His business partner Seth jumps to the rescue with a publicity-friendly investment that will save an American company and promote job growth.

But Jenny - the firm's third partner - has other ideas.

She wants maximum returns, no matter what the critics say...

Dry Powder is a razor-sharp comedy about the people who shape - and skew - the economy.

It was first performed at the Public Theater, New York, before its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre in 2018, starring Hayley Atwell, Aidan McArdle and Tom Riley.

'Frighteningly funny... timely play' Variety 'Burgess writes smart dialogue that crackles' Deadline

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 4 total roles, 2 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2018
ISBN 10
184842728X
ISBN 13
9781848427280
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
Print
Dry Powder is a American play written by and published by Nick Hern Books in 2018. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9781848427280 and an ISBN-10 of 184842728X.
Digital
ePlay digital editions are available on Amazon Kindle.

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