Special Correspondent

by Jacqueline Goldfinger

SEEKING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE CAST SIZE. Adapted from the classic film "His Girl Friday," "Special Correspondent" is a sweeping romantic comedy set-in present-day Chicago. Reporters at a trendy news site are more interested in laughing, loving, and playing poker than writing headlines. But when they stumble onto a scandalous story, their lives are upended as they try to save the world without leaving...

SEEKING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE CAST SIZE. Adapted from the classic film "His Girl Friday," "Special Correspondent" is a sweeping romantic comedy set-in present-day Chicago. Reporters at a trendy news site are more interested in laughing, loving, and playing poker than writing headlines. But when they stumble onto a scandalous story, their lives are upended as they try to save the world without leaving the comfort of their office. This witty new play celebrates love, friendship, and the eternal beauty of a Royal Flush. (All original material is now in the public domain.)

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  • Jewish Plays Project: Special Correspondent by Jacqueline Goldfinger
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    Jewish Plays Project congratulates SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for receiving our COMMENDED status for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest in 2025. Commended plays received strong advocacy for consideration through our signature Jewish Artistic Democracy community reading process out of the 315+ plays we received. Our readers appreciated the fast-paced dialogue and the dramatic questions explored of how do we balance our personal feelings with our call to do good in the world?

    Jewish Plays Project congratulates SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for receiving our COMMENDED status for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest in 2025. Commended plays received strong advocacy for consideration through our signature Jewish Artistic Democracy community reading process out of the 315+ plays we received. Our readers appreciated the fast-paced dialogue and the dramatic questions explored of how do we balance our personal feelings with our call to do good in the world?

    ”
  • Maximillian Gill: Special Correspondent by Jacqueline Goldfinger
    “

    So much fun! A classic screwball comedy effortlessly transplanted to the current era in a way that subverts tropes and challenges stereotypes while still leaning into the most charming aspects of the genre. The writing is quick and witty, full of laugh-out-loud lines and moments. This would be an absolute pleasure to see staged with tight direction and an appropriately frenetic pace.

    So much fun! A classic screwball comedy effortlessly transplanted to the current era in a way that subverts tropes and challenges stereotypes while still leaning into the most charming aspects of the genre. The writing is quick and witty, full of laugh-out-loud lines and moments. This would be an absolute pleasure to see staged with tight direction and an appropriately frenetic pace.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Special Correspondent by Jacqueline Goldfinger
    “

    A wonderful salute to classic screwball comedies with fast-talking reporters, lovers in denial, and a race to a scoop. The snappy dialogue creates momentum that hurtles us through the narrative twists and turns. Special Correspondent is witty, engaging, and builds to a most satisfying pay-off.

    A wonderful salute to classic screwball comedies with fast-talking reporters, lovers in denial, and a race to a scoop. The snappy dialogue creates momentum that hurtles us through the narrative twists and turns. Special Correspondent is witty, engaging, and builds to a most satisfying pay-off.

    ”
Currently 10 characters (very flexible casting). Seeking development opportunity to reduce cast size to 8-9.