The Worlds of the Plays

The three plays comprising Working It Out feature unique occupations and workplaces, introducing us to proofreaders surrounded by cubicles, hitmen moving from restaurants to seedy motels, and filmmakers in the hills of Upstate New York. It is within each of these workplaces that characters struggle to define themselves, learning to balance life and work.

Check out the following pieces for a look into the working worlds of the three plays.

Jerry and Tom

• Guide for the Newly Minted Hitman: So, you’ve just made your first hit, hm? Here’s what you need to know about working for Billy.
• Vic’s Greatest Hits: An introduction to the conspiracy theories referenced in Jerry and Tom.

Washed Up on the Potomac

• The Proofreader: A Day in the Life: What do proofreaders do all day? And what are they doing with dead copies? Follow a proofreader as she makes her way around the office.

Hidden in This Picture

• Film at a Glance: A brief overview of film during the late 1980s/early 1990s, including some quick facts on the industry its popular films.
• On Filmmaking: Quotes from the Industry: Excerpts from interviews with directors, screenwriters, and other artists, sharing their thoughts on the business and art of making movies.