

Unnecessary Farce
Paul Slade Smith
A major bust is called off for political reasons, leaving three veteran detectives stewing in the squad room of New York's seedy 9th Precinct.
A loud mouthed hooker who tempts and taunts has been cuffed to a chair when a whacked out man is hauled in for relieving himself on the Mayor's limousine during a demonstration orchestrated by advocates for the homeless.
The politically motivated Captain orders an investigation, hoping to uncover past crimes to offset the Mayor's embarrassment.
Disgusted by the assignment and by the culprit's filth but intrigued by his quick witted barbs, the detectives learn that "Banzai" was a high school football star who lost his entire family in a fire.
Before he disappeared, he apparently assaulted the acquitted arsonists with a baseball bat.
While they weigh their sympathies and personal values against their obligations as police officers, a reporter for the Village Voice and a spokesman for the homeless ignite events that unleash Banzai's lurking demons.
| Character |
|---|
| Detective Owen Gleason Earky 40s; a by-the-book detective who is increasingly disenchated with the force; a family man. |
| Detective Paul D'Amico Early 30s; a young buck, rule-bender with a mind of his own; truly enjoys the action of the job. |
| Gilly 20s; he's a rookie cop; not physically or emotionally suited to his job. |
| Captain Gould 40s; head of the precinct; petty. |
| Martel Mid-20s to late-30s; she's a street hooker with a smart mouth. |
| Benny "Banzai" Lambo Mid-20s to late-30s; a homeless man torn apart by demons of guilt; has glimmers of intelligence and wit but suffers from dementia and schizophrenia. |
| Ann Marie Libresca 30s-40s; a Village Voice reporter who cares about the issue she writes about. |
| Sammy Brown Black and in his 30s or 40s. He is homeless but sees himself as an activist for the cause of those living on the street. |
| Post Photographer Usually played by actor who performs Gilly; enters at the end of the play to snap photos. |
| Detective Matty Kopac Early 50s; even-handed, experienced, and practical; has a particular disdain for internal politics. |
The Mayor's Limo is a play written by Mark Nassar and published by Samuel French .
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