There is something so universal in working a corporate job. There’s the overbearing boss that rules with an iron fist, the passive-aggressive co-worker who wears too much perfume, and the work besties just trying to get through the day. Working for Crumbs takes these experiences and twists them up into a wild and entertaining story.
Winner of the 2025 New Comedies Festival, Working for Crumbs by Kate Danley is a dark office comedy that follows the overworked admins, Grace and Amy, as they grind through the day at their soul-sucking job. Their boss, Helen, is demanding and high-strung to the point of demeaning the women if they so much as get the cookie order wrong. When calamity strikes with their boss, it sets off a domino effect of destruction that brings down the corporate house.
From start to finish, this show was an absolute riot. It gives classic 9 to 5 vibes while spicing it up with a little dark humor like Weekend at Bernie’s or Heathers. The show uses outrageous scenarios and slapstick comedy to display frustration in the workplace and how most people feel like they are just working for “crumbs” at the end of the day. Despite trying to climb the corporate ladder, the friendship between Amy and Grace stays strong and is one of the sweetest parts of the show; Stephanie Altholz (Amy) and Tara Sissom (Grace) gave big bestie energy. Grace is a little spacey and constantly put into hard situations, while Amy tries to be on top of everything and is more professional. Their attitudes balance each other and create a dynamite dynamic.
While Elisabeth Nunziato was not in the show for as long, she was intense. She commanded that stage every time she was there, making her portrayal of the hardheaded boss even more believable. I was taken with Amy Kelly, who portrayed both Molly and Vivianne. She embodied these characters so well I forgot that she was playing two people by the end. Jason Kuykendall played the Deliver Man, the Janitor, and the AC Guy. While the show has many memorable and funny moments, I believe his characters provided the best comedic relief. Every time his Delivery Man character enters the room, the song “Pony” by Ginuwine plays (if you don’t know the song, just think of dancing in Magic Mike.) It made me burst out laughing every single time.
Working for Crumbs is a reminder that behind every office door are people simply trying to get through the workday. The production balances sharp workplace satire with comedy, delivering a story that’s equal parts ridiculous and relatable. When you leave the show, you will be thankful that your office isn’t THAT chaotic. Check out Working for Crumbs, playing now through July 12 at the Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts. Learn more here.
English
Chinese (Simplified)
Filipino
French
German
Hmong
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
