Hello, Out There

50m · Theatre

PLAYINTHEPARK Presents HELLO, OUT THERE by William Saroyan, directed by playinthepark company associate Hello, Out There by William Saroyan is a short, emotionally charged one-act play set in a small-town jail during the Great Depression. It follows a young drifter accused of a crime he didn’t commit, who finds a fleeting but profound connection with a lonely woman working as a cook nearby. As the two share their dreams of escape and dignity, the play explores themes of isolation, injustice, and the fragile hope of human connection. Despite its brevity, Hello, Out There delivers a poignant look at loneliness and the desperate need to be heard. Running time: 50 mins Content Warnings: Contains themes of violence, false accusation, injustice, loneliness, and mob mentality, including a sudden act of violence (shooting). Recommended for ages 12+. Commonly staged for teenage and adult audienc

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