The Gradient
by Steph Del Rosso

The Gradient Book Cover
The Gradient Cover

Highlights

90 mins Present Day Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

In a not-so-distant future, men accused of sexual misconduct are sent to The Gradient to reckon with their mistakes and get rehabilitated.

New employee Tess is eager to hold men accountable and enact change – but it might not be as simple as it seems.

Steph Del Rosso's fresh, stinging satire is prescient, provocative and often very funny.

Press Reviews

"Channels outrage into comedy."

— St. Louis Magazine

"Well-written and timely... Del Rosso’s one-act work is well constructed from its amusing start to its disturbing conclusion, showing how adept the playwright is at her craft... The Gradient is an example of a particular genre of science fiction, which at first appears disarmingly normal and then slowly reveals a more sinister element at play."

— Ladue News

Characters

Character
Natalia

Old hat at the job.

Jackson

A client.

Louis

A potential ally.

Clients 1-8

A montage of men.

A Very Soothing Voice

Voiced by the actor playing Natalia.

Tess

New to the job.

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The Gradient - St. Louis Rep Trailer

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573710032
ISBN-10 0573710031

The Gradient is a comedy play written by Steph Del Rosso and published by Samuel French .

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Amateur Only
Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)

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