Yes, Mamet

Yes, Mamet by Matt Casarino

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Productions (13)
Comedy
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12 - 17 minutes
1 W, 3 M,  (4 actors possible: 1-2 W, 2-3 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: A desk, a few chairs

Two David Mamet-obsessed writers pitch their play to Reginald, an African-American theatre director. Their work is a derivative doozy -- a compilation of all things Mamet, including con artists, rhythmic dialogue, and lots and lots of profanity. Reginald sees right through their Mametisms and urges them to rediscover their own voices, but the boys find that maybe there's another hero out there to emulate...

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Comedies: Volume 1.
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Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Two David Mamet-obsessed writers pitch their play to Reginald, an African-American theatre director. Their work is a derivative doozy -- a compilation of all things Mamet, including con artists, rhythmic dialogue, and lots and lots of profanity. Reginald sees right through their Mametisms and urges them to rediscover their own voices, but the boys find that maybe there's another hero out there to emulate...

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 12 - 17 minutes
  • 1 W, 3 M,  (4 actors possible: 1-2 W, 2-3 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: A desk, a few chairs

Published Reviews

"Casarino's wit is obvious as he targets the characters for ridicule. His writing always stays just a step ahead of the audience, supplying an unexpected laugh when they anticipate a conventional gag."

Tom Butler, Wilmington News Journal

Production History

SEP 25, 2014 - SEP 27, 2014
Ursula Hall Residents Committee
Canberra, ACT Australia
Ursula Hall Residents Committee Canberra, ACT Australia
MAR 14, 2012 - MAR 14, 2012
StandPoint Theatre
Newstead, TAS Australia
StandPoint Theatre Newstead, TAS Australia
MAY 14, 2011 - MAY 14, 2011
The Actors Workshop Of Ithaca
Ithaca, NY United States
The Actors Workshop Of Ithaca Ithaca, NY United States
OCT 02, 2009 - OCT 02, 2009
The White Mountain School
Bethlehem, NH United States
The White Mountain School Bethlehem, NH United States
MAY 01, 2009 - MAY 02, 2009
Mt. San Jacinto College Theatre
Menifee, CA United States
Mt. San Jacinto College Theatre Menifee, CA United States
MAR 06, 2009 - MAR 14, 2009
City Theater Company
Wilmington, DE United States
City Theater Company Wilmington, DE United States
NOV 14, 2008 - NOV 15, 2008
ADHD Productions
Springfield, IL United States
ADHD Productions Springfield, IL United States
JUL 11, 2006 - JUL 23, 2006
Luna Theater Company
Philadelphia, PA United States
Luna Theater Company Philadelphia, PA United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD United States
Silver Spring Stage Silver Spring, MD United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Turnip Theatre and American Globe Theatre, 9th Annual New York 15-Minute Play Festival
New York, NY United States
Turnip Theatre and American Globe Theatre, 9th Annual New York 15-Minute Play Festival New York, NY United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Carrboro Arts Center, Ten by Ten Festival
Carrboro, NC United States
Carrboro Arts Center, Ten by Ten Festival Carrboro, NC United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre
Sebastopol, CA United States
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre Sebastopol, CA United States
JAN 01, 2001 - DEC 31, 2001
City Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival
Wilmington, DE United States
City Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival Wilmington, DE United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Turnip Theatre and American Globe Theatre, 9th Annual New York 15-Minute Play Festival
New York, NY United States
Turnip Theatre and American Globe Theatre, 9th Annual New York 15-Minute Play Festival New York, NY United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Carrboro Arts Center, Ten by Ten Festival
Carrboro, NC United States
Carrboro Arts Center, Ten by Ten Festival Carrboro, NC United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre
Sebastopol, CA United States
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre Sebastopol, CA United States
JAN 01, 2001 - DEC 31, 2001
City Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival
Wilmington, DE United States
City Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival Wilmington, DE United States

Awards (4)

Producer's Choice Nomination, 9th Annual New York 15-Minute Play Festival, 2003

Finalist, 10 by 10 Play Festival, 2002

2nd place, Sonoma County Rep New Writers Contest, 2002

Semi-finalist, Nantucket Short Play Festival, 2003