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American Political Satire

GRUDGES – AN AMERICAN POLITICAL SATIRE

In Grudges, an American political satire, two brothers whose friendship has been sundered by the 2016 election get
together for a ‘bury-the-hatchet’ dinner. They solemnly agree to never let the words “Trump” or “Obama” pass through their lips during the course of the evening. But promises are made to be broken. And hatchets rarely stay buried for long. Joe Queenan
& T.J. Elliott’s satire that reviewers called “darkish fun” with “jokes machine-gun non stop” illuminates with delight and discomfort in this fast-paced two-acter the relations within families inflamed by the ongoing political divide.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

Knowledge Workings Theatre – May- July 2020

OTHER PLAYS BY T.J. ELLIOT AND JOE QUEENAN

Alms – dark comedy about Catholicism

Authors: T.J. Elliott & Joe Queenan

Type: Two-act Play

Genre: American Political Satire

Cast: 3M 2F

Ages of the actors: 1F in her thirties, the rest all in their fifties and sixties

Suitable for: Adult and mature actors, PG 12 (Language)

Length: Ninety Minutes

Set: It is November 2018. A charming, well-appointed Montclair, New Jersey, cottage of Matthew McCarthy and Faith Vergaretti, his wife of many years. We see a backdrop of a wall with the front door to the house, and two rooms separated by a wall with a swinging door. The rooms are rarely illuminated at the same time. Stage right is a living/dining room with two wooden stacking chairs, a small sofa, a “secretary” piled high with books, and a folding table against the wall, which will be opened during the evening. There is also a door that leads to a powder room. On the other wall is a sound system with some LPs displayed, including the Beatles’ White Album. Stage left, behind the other wall, is a kitchen with counter and stove to the back.

Level of Difficulty: 7/10 – a uniquely American play with references to American politics and politicians.