Bartleby the Barista

Saturday, March 29th, 9:30 PM

Duncan Pflaster, Playwright
Paula D'Alessandris, Director

Discover the quirky, caffeinated world of "Bartleby the Barista," a one-person play that reimagines Herman Melville's classic "Bartleby the Scrivener" through the lens of a modern-day coffee shop. In this clever adaptation, follow the enigmatic Bartleby, who swaps his pen for an espresso machine but maintains his peculiar mantra, "I would prefer not to." As the orders pile up, Bartleby’s refusal to conform stirs up existential questions and frothy chaos among his manager, his fellow baristas and the shop's regulars. With a spoonful of humor, a shot of philosophy, and a dash of drama, "Bartleby the Barista" serves up a refreshing take on individuality and social conformity.