Are we all faking it at our jobs? Or is that just “The Temp,” a pretentious ingenue ready to spill the truth on her undercover acting role at a dysfunctional New York media company. THE TEMP is Fleabag-meets-Office Space for the post-Great Resignation era, a twisted new solo play that lampoons white-collar corporate culture through a tale of lies, betrayal, and absurd character impersonations.
THE TEMP made its international debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 (Gilded Balloon), earned an OffFest, “Offies” award nomination, and has been featured in The Guardian and Time Out NY.
Written by and starring Kristina DeGiovanni
Directed by Alexandra Scordato
A Forgotten Ones Production
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Kristina DeGiovanni is a comedic actor and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. A past contributor for Reductress and Bustle, she’s performed sketch and character comedy on stages across the city after training at the PIT and Magnet theaters. Recently, she created the web series Confessions with Sister Kristina, and is currently developing her first novel based on The Temp play. She holds a degree in Literary Arts from Brown University.
Alexandra Scordato is a director, producer, and writer based in New York. Previous directing credits: the podcast The Abbey of the Holy Lonesome (Garden of Voices), Oh My God, It's Another Play! (Roebuck Theater), Jury Duty (ATA Cullum Theater), Uncomplicated Bereavement (Gallery Players), Dragon in the River (Dixon Place), 40 Stat. 76 (Shetler Studios Theater 54), Eleemosynary (John Destolle NuBox). She also recently produced the 10-episode podcast series The Horror at Martin's Beach (Kingdom of Pavement). As an assistant director, she’s worked Off- Broadway with Joseph Discher on The Violin (59E59) and Butler (59E59). She graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and a concentration in Directing.
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“DeGiovanni’s solo play is pure brilliance. It’s both entertaining and social commentary on any workplace anyone has ever worked in…”.
The Interrobang
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“The Temp effortlessly blends uproarious comedy with astute commentary on ambition. With an intoxicating blend of humour and satire, this production is an absolute must-see that guarantees a night of unadulterated laughter."
Lost in Theatreland
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“I do not exaggerate when I suggest this could be an ‘I was there before they hit the big time’ experience.
The Quintessential Review
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“Bursting at the seams, brimming with hilarious quips and inspired observations... DeGiovanni’s characterisations, vocal dexterity and physicality are all executed with expert precision.”
Broadway Baby
