Funny Business - The Musical
by Daniel Abrahmson, Daniel Falk, Rachel Brittain

Name: Funny Business - The Musical
Brand: Daniel Abrahmson
SKU: 9780573696138

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90 mins Present Day Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Synopsis

When low morale threatens the Toronto branch of Chime Communications Canada, five ordinary office workers must mount a team-building talent show to save their jobs.

Meet Stuart, the lovable yet inappropriate office manager, Marcus, the smooth talking sales rep, Diane, the tough as nails marketing manager, Brie, the perky and scheming receptionist, and Jack, the awkward guitar-playing intern.

Together, they must use their hidden talents to sing, dance and manipulate their way through the talent show, which ultimately degenerates into a every-man-for-themselves battle of office skills, where only one will walk away without a pink slip.

Featuring a sales versus marketing salsa, a fowl-mouthed printer puppet, and more office backstabbing than HR can handle, the team must learn to keep it together without tearing each other apart.

This fast-paced, comedic romp through office culture features a catchy, original pop-musical score, and five unforgettable characters that you're bound to recognize from around the water cooler.

An exciting and fun new musical, Funny Business is the perfect production for cubicle dwellers and blue collars alike.

Press Reviews

"Fresh, tuneful, and full of talent... a guaranteed good time!"
— Toronto Star

"Brilliant musical comedy!"
— NOW Magazine

"Four stars! A breakout success!"
— EYE Weekly

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Jack 20s, socially awkward temp; typically more comfortable working with spreadsheets than with people; is in love with Brie, but is too shy to do anything about it	—	20s	20s, socially awkward temp; typically more comfortable working with spreadsheets than with people; is in love with Brie, but is too shy to do anything about it
Brie 20s, meddling, fun-loving receptionist; a perennial member of the social committee; deeply involved in the love lives of her co-workers and always trying to set them up in relationships - even though she's been unable to set one up for herself	female	20s	20s, meddling, fun-loving receptionist; a perennial member of the social committee; deeply involved in the love lives of her co-workers and always trying to set them up in relationships - even though she's been unable to set one up for herself
Marcus mid-to-late 30s, lady's man and superstar salesman; ability to close the deal(both with clients and with women) has been flagging as he's feeling insecure about aging	female	30s	mid-to-late 30s, lady's man and superstar salesman; ability to close the deal(both with clients and with women) has been flagging as he's feeling insecure about aging
Diane mid-to-late 30s, no nonsense marketing junior executive; wears the latest women's business fashions and a massive chip on her shoulder	female	30s	mid-to-late 30s, no nonsense marketing junior executive; wears the latest women's business fashions and a massive chip on her shoulder
Stuart 40s-50s, bumbling, interfering manager; often says hurtful things, but always has the best intentions; genuinely loves his employees and believes the best in them	male	40s	40s-50s, bumbling, interfering manager; often says hurtful things, but always has the best intentions; genuinely loves his employees and believes the best in them