Search Committee Script 75 Pages Jun 2026

Silence.

Claire’s basement office. Evening. Claire shows Helen a physical file: Vance’s application packet. Helen notices a signature discrepancy—the dean of his former college signed a letter on a date the college was closed (Christmas Day). Claire: “I worked there. That dean resigned for fraud. Vance was his protégé.” Helen: “Why didn’t you say this earlier?” Claire: “Because I have no job protection. And you people talk about ethics but you let Martha run this show.” Helen hugs her. “Tomorrow, we burn it down.” search committee script 75 pages

PEARSON > Take a ten-minute break. Eat your sandwiches. When we come back, we’re doing Candidate D. And God help us all. Silence

(slurring slightly) You want to know why I vote for Vance? Last year, my wife needed a trial drug. Not covered. I begged the college for an advance. Denied. Vance’s people called me two weeks ago. Offered to fund the entire oncology wing. No strings. Except my vote. Claire shows Helen a physical file: Vance’s application