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Synopsis

In Bess Wohl’s American Hero, three misfit “sandwich artists” must band together to save their toasted sub franchise. They are a motley crew: soft-spoken, awkward Sheri, “the baser,” 18 years old and have to work two jobs to pay for her father’s medical bills; positive, driven Ted, “the finisher,” proud possessor of an MBA who’s been laid off from his corporate banking job; and hot, sarcastic Jamie, “the wrapper,” a single mom who’s been fired from her old salon for stealing mousse. When Bob, the owner, disappears on opening day and the corporate office doesn’t reply to their SOS, the trio is left with two options: give up and face unemployment, or find a way to keep the store running. This timely quirky comedy celebrates the creativity and drive of everyday people struggling to succeed, one sandwich at a time.

Show Information

Book
Bess Wohl
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2013
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A toasted subs franchise somewhere in America. Present.
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Dramatists Play Service
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Sheri

Lead

Female

Spoken

Ted

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Jamie

Lead

Female

Spoken

Bob

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Customer

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Sandwich

Supporting

Either Gender

Spoken

Gregory

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Marielle Renée Rousseau

Marielle Renée Rousseau