Ned Newley doesn't even want to be Governor. He's terrified of public speaking. His poll numbers are impressively bad. He might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office.
"This hilarious comedy is perfectly fitting for the political era we're in." - Out in New Jersey

​"A timely, rich satire that should engage audiences for decades to come." - Theater Pizzazz

the author

Paul Slade Smith is a writer and actor living in Brooklyn, New York. His play, Unnecessary Farce, winner of nine regional theatre awards, has had over 240 productions throughout the United States and in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Switzerland, Iceland and Singapore. As an actor, Paul is currently appearing in the Broadway revival of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center​. His past performing credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Finding Neverland (original Broadway casts), national tours of Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera, and productions at American Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Goodman and Steppenwolf.

production history

The Outsider was originally produced at Peninsula Players Theatre in Wisconsin, where it was honored with seven Milwaukee Awards nominations -winning three awards, including Best Play of 2015. The play received its second production at Paper Mill Playhouse at the beginning of 2018.

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