Characters:

Casting Note: Application Pending was originally written to be performed by one female actor playing all the roles. The authors have also created a version of the script for a male actor, as well as a school version (available upon request). At schools and other institutions where there is a desire to engage larger casts, the play can be performed with anywhere from 2 to 43 actors.

Christine Evans, female,* is the new Director of Pre-Primary Admissions at Edgely Preparatory Academy, having recently been promoted from her job as a kindergarten assistant. She does her best to impress and tries to keep her spirits up despite overwhelming odds. Bright, resourceful, and resilient, she is determined to get the job done, even if it means using unconventional tactics. She is a single mother who would do anything for her son.

Mary Mae Beverly – a parent with Southern roots.

Bob – man of all trades.

Boris – a Russian businessman.

British GPS – courteous.

Dr. Lawrence Bradshaw – the headmaster.

Bruce and Chad – non-traditional parents.

Buddy Marshall – a soft-spoken parent.

Cardinal – the Pope’s gofer.

Christian Olivier – a wee thespian.

Celine Dion – herself.

Coach – the gym coach at Edgely Prep.

DEA Agent – an agent of the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Debbie Davis – the previous Director of Pre-Primary Admissions.

Preschool-Age Boy – Devin, Christine and Richard’s son.

DHS Agent – an agent of the Department of Homeland Security.

Pamela Upton Drinkwater – a society woman.

Everett – a confident businessman from New England.

FBI Agent – an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

George Clooney – himself.

Isabella Reyes – a reporter.

Jennica – a first grade teacher who shouldn’t.

Jerry – wants a child, badly.

Lucille – a screamer, wife of Ernie.

Matthew – a caterer who’s over it.

Patricia Hyman – an executive at PETA.

Mrs. Petersen – a matronly kindergarten teacher.

Operator – automated telephone voice.

Pope – his Holiness.

Preston – a prospective student.

Richard – Christine’s ex-husband.

Sabrina – Christine’s best friend.

School Voicemail – for Our Lady of Sorrows.

Senator Dumont – Senior Senator of South Carolina.

Shoshana Feigenbaum – neither genteel nor gentile.

Sister Jones – the headmistress at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Stephanie – an expectant parent.

Sven – an ice sculptor.

Takala Matata – the Director of Financial Affairs at Edgely Prep.

Teresa, Mrs. Petersen’s new assistant, formerly a custodial engineer.

Trish – Dr. Bradshaw’s secretary.

Val – a hypochondriac.

Vera Vandercooché – the Chancellor of Admissions at Buckington AcademyMary Mae Beverly, a parent with Southern roots.

Setting: The Pre-Primary Admissions office at Edgely Preparatory Academy, an elite private school in Manhattan.

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APPLICATION PENDING (SCHOOL VERSION) is available as a SCHOOL PLAY PACK, providing everything you need to rehearse, produce, and present the show at your school. All materials provided as digital downloads.

Each SCHOOL PLAY PACK includes:

• All performance rights to rehearse, perform live and/or stream (up to six performances)
• Production Script (Digital-PDF) with rights to make sufficient copies for each cast and crew member on your production team.
• Stage Manager’s Script with extra space for notes and cues (Digital-PDF) with rights to make sufficient copies for each stage manager, director and technical crew member on your production team.
• Official Logo Pack (JPG, PNG & PDF formats)
• Teacher Packet of Sample Forms (A variety of blank sample forms for you to adapt for your own production.)

Pay one price – get it all! When payment is complete, the payment confirmation page provides a download link for instant access to all materials. The link to materials will also be available in your account under MY PERUSALS.

SCHOOL PLAY PACKS are only available and authorized for Public and Private Schools and Educational Institutions. By purchasing the School Play Pack, you are entering into a contract, and thereby affirm you have authorization from your Educational Institution to purchase, utilize and distribute the materials as described herein.

The SCHOOL PLAY PACK for this show is $500

"Critic’s Pick! Four Stars! Deliciously twisted. A symphony of hilariously harmonious voices. This satire has a spry freshness to it.” –Time Out New York

“Like recess for grownups! Whether you’re inside the cutthroat world of New York parenting or are blissfully unaware of what some moms and dads will do to get their kids into elite private schools, Application Pending will make you laugh.” –The NY Daily News

“A joy to watch from beginning to end…nothing short of astounding.” –NY Theatre Guide

"A roller-coaster of laughs – absolutely not to be missed!” –Stage Buddy

"Spot on...Brilliant!" –The Today Show, NBC

WINNER! 2015 BroadwayWorld Award – Best Off-Broadway Play

2015 Drama Desk Nomination – Outstanding Solo Show

*Awards and press are from the original (one-woman) version of the show that played at the Westside Theatre in New York and starred Christina Bianco.

Materials: Digital Materials are provided via email as downloadable PDF files for you to print in-house. All materials are yours to keep! No deposits, no returns. Required production materials for Application Pending:

• Cast Scripts
• Vocal Books
• Director's Script
• Stage Manager's Script
• Orchestrations
• Logo Pack
• Piano/Vocal Score

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School Play Pack – See Licensing Tab for Full Description. If purchasing the School Play Pack, there are no additional purchases required.