The Cleanup Lady Makes It All Better
Produced by: Rockem Mockem Productions
Directed by: Jeanne Saadi
Written by: Clay Farris Naff
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis:
The Cleanup Lady is a satirical one-act stageplay. In this Cinderella story for the AI age, startup firm ColossalDX soars until its AI investment oracle bets millions in teacher retirement funds on an insane product reboot. Can refugee Sophy, a humble cleaner at the firm, set things right, or will Big Tech prevail again?
Q & A with the Artist
We are proud to showcase a variety of different kinds of performing arts at the fringe.
What is your show? What kind of performance is it? What is it about?
"The Cleanup Lady" is a satirical one-act stageplay. In this Cinderella story for the AI age, startup firm ColossalDX soars until its AI investment oracle bets millions in teacher retirement funds on an insane product reboot. Can refugee Sophy, a humble cleaner at the firm, set things right, or will Big Tech prevail again?
Fringe festivals are a place for art at all levels of creation. Where are you at in your process?
Is this a first draft? A previously produced piece? An experimental show? Or something else?
The script has gone through many drafts and is good to go. Director Jeanne Saadi has cast the play and secured rehearsal space. Table read is scheduled for May 29th, with rehearsals to follow.
Why did you submit your show to Omaha Fringe?
My team and I had a great experience in last year's festival. The festival framework, the gorgeous Benson Theatre, and the hourlong performance window suit this type of play perfectly.
What are you hoping audiences will experience when they see your performance?
What can audiences expect to take away?
As a comedy, it's intended to provoke laughter, but as a social satire, it's meant to prompt audiences to think about the underlying issues of sexism, bigotry, big money, and arrogance.
Show Times
Venue
Friday 8/9/24 6:30pm
Friday 8/9/24 9:30pm
Saturday 8/10/24 8:00pm
Sunday 8/11//24 2:00pm