A TEMPORARY MATTER
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SYNOPSIS
A Temporary Matter is a fast-paced two-act comedy set between marriage counseling and a single college lecture – online of course – led by a first-time professor with a single goal: start the lecture. However, she can’t seem to start her lecture, no matter how desperately she tries. Anarchy and absurdity take the wheel; people are pants-less, sparticles are rampant, a guy gets dumped, and a husband attempts sabotage via opera.
Then, there is a blackout…
FIRST TABLE READ
With UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
PENNWEST CAL THEATRE, 2025
SECOND TABLE READ
Produced by BRENT WINZEK
SPACE CADETS STUDIOS, 2025
Published by SPACE CADETS STUDIOS, 2026.
Photos by KELLY TUNNEY.
Videography by JON SAPE.
“You’ll absolutely laugh your pants off.”
“An honest, refreshing, and playful look at how technology has reshaped (and isolated) human connection.”
“An insanely humorous, fast-paced, and genuine play! An earnest new voice in playwriting that amplifies the spirit of the new generation. Equal parts heartfelt and laugh out loud funny.”
“I was here when all this happened. It made me very uncomfortable then, and this makes me very uncomfortable now. Good stuff. Good bad stuff.”
“...brings forward a dynamic cast of well realized characters in hilarious, relatable situations. Fit for any ensemble, from all walks.”
PANTS, PRAISE, & PROMOS
“... As a whole, the production turned a concept we’ve seen many times in recent years into something thoughtful and entertaining.”
“... The script is hilarious yet raw and honest. It is very well written and appeals to a wide audience and is truly an enjoyable emotional journey.”
“...the dreaded [online] classroom is transformed from a source of frustration into a stage for brilliant comedy. Caedon expertly balances the frantic energy of remote learning with a script that is tight, witty, and refreshingly devoid of cringe. ... It’s a brisk, engaging watch that proves even our most “temporary” struggles can make for timelessly funny theater.”
“...perfectly captures the sometimes humorous reality of online learning and brings characters to life that everyone can relate to.”
“...a joyous romp that cathartically revisits a time that once felt much darker. ... This play is both heartfelt and sincere without missing a comedic beat. ...”