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The Adding Machine archiveOriginally staged in 1923 this darkly comic tale forecasts the dangers of a mechanised, dehumanised society and remains today a timeless testimony that, when unchecked, corporate culture can wear away the human soul. Rice's nightmare vision concerns itself with Mr. Zero, a number cruncher for an anonymous store, who is replaced by an Adding Machine after 25 years of loyal service. In a fit of rage he murders his boss and is subsequently imprisoned, tried and executed. But his story doesn't end there. He journeys into the afterlife only to discover the unpleasant truth about himself, as well as the disturbing news that he must be reincarnated and do it all again.

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Author: Elmer Rice

Archive listings for The Adding Machine

Work type: Play.

T354336639

Company Rogue State Theatre Company. Director Ryan McBryde. Performer Nicholas Ash. Performer Adam Burton. Performer David Newman. Performer Suzanne Harberson. Performer Hannah Watkins.
17 Feb 04 to 7 Mar 04Courtyard Theatre, Inner London :: V184
listing details L996686390

T01200956505

The Adding Machine marks the first co-production between Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh and Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh. The Adding Machine will be the first public production in the Gateway Pend Studio.Company Carnegie Mellon University. Company Queen Margaret University College. Director Peter Frisch.
15 Aug 00 to 19 Aug 00Gateway Theatre, Edinburgh :: V655410553
listing details L0613721327

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