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The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith

(26)
Productions (94)
Comedy
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110 - 120 minutes
3 W, 4 M, 
Set: Single set, a governor's office.

Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

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Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 110 - 120 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M, 
  • Set: Single set, a governor's office.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-620384-907-8

Published Reviews

"Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, The Outsider is a wonderfully crafted, superbly presented show... It is an insightful, witty satire about modern American politics that will appeal to a vast audience."

Broadway World

"Mr. Smith deserves to go to Washington, and all around our nation, with this inspired satire."

Green Bay Press

Production History

NOV 03, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
Fort Mill Community Playhouse
Fort Mill, SC United States
Fort Mill Community PlayhouseFort Mill, SC United States
OCT 06, 2023 - OCT 14, 2023
Centerstage North Theatre
Marietta, GA United States
Centerstage North TheatreMarietta, GA United States
SEP 13, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse
Rock Island, IL United States
Circa 21 Dinner PlayhouseRock Island, IL United States
APR 21, 2023 - APR 30, 2023
Springboro Community Theater
Springboro, OH United States
Springboro Community TheaterSpringboro, OH United States
APR 21, 2023 - MAY 07, 2023
Somerset Valley Players
Hillsborough, NJ United States
Somerset Valley PlayersHillsborough, NJ United States
MAR 03, 2023 - MAR 19, 2023
Twin City Players
St Joseph, MI United States
Twin City PlayersSt Joseph, MI United States
FEB 22, 2023 - MAR 04, 2023
Pierre Players
Pierre, SD United States
Pierre PlayersPierre, SD United States
FEB 03, 2023 - FEB 12, 2023
Pasadena Little Theatre
Pasadena, TX United States
Pasadena Little TheatrePasadena, TX United States
JAN 26, 2023 - FEB 04, 2023
Beloit Civic Theatre
Beloit, WI United States
Beloit Civic TheatreBeloit, WI United States
JAN 18, 2023 - FEB 12, 2023
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc.
Englewood, FL United States
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc.Englewood, FL United States
1 of 10
No upcoming productions.
SEP 13, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse
Rock Island, IL United States
Circa 21 Dinner PlayhouseRock Island, IL United States
SEP 08, 2022 - SEP 25, 2022
Artists Ensemble Theater
Rockford, IL United States
Artists Ensemble TheaterRockford, IL United States
SEP 14, 2021 - OCT 24, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, Inc.
Santa Barbara, CA United States
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, Inc.Santa Barbara, CA United States
FEB 19, 2020 - MAR 22, 2020
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
North Coast Repertory TheatreSolana Beach, CA United States
FEB 14, 2020 - APR 19, 2020
Stage West Calgary
Calgary, AB Canada
Stage West CalgaryCalgary, AB Canada
SEP 13, 2019 - OCT 26, 2019
St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Hudson, WI United States
St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner TheatreHudson, WI United States
JAN 24, 2018 - FEB 18, 2018
Paper Mill Playhouse
Millburn, NJ United States
Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJ United States
JUN 16, 2015 - JUN 30, 2015
Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, WI United States
Peninsula Players TheatreFish Creek, WI United States

Awards (1)

BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Award, Best Play (2015)

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