Robin, a seemingly unremarkable employee at a rapidly growing tech company, is retiring tonight. Determined to bid farewell to his young boss, he insists on a final meeting. What begins as a simple courtesy soon escalates into a heated confrontation. But in this virtual game of cat and mouse, who really holds the mouse?
Original title in French : Repentir
English translation by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Cast : 2 characters
2M, 1M/1F, 2F.
A play written in December 2024
Spanish translation : Arrepentimiento by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Portuguese translation : Arrependimento by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Synopsis
Robin, a discreet and aging employee, has spent forty years working at a rapidly growing IT company, never drawing attention to himself. Tonight, he’s retiring. Before leaving the company for good, he requests a meeting with Alex, the young and dynamic CEO who inherited the company from his father. What begins as a simple farewell conversation quickly escalates into a confrontation.
Claude unveils long-buried secrets, including the questionable origins of the company’s success. Accusations of patent theft, manipulation, and blackmail fuel an increasingly tense exchange. But in this battle of power, who truly holds the upper hand? And how far will each of them go to protect their legacy or right a past wrong?
A gripping play about moral dilemmas, family secrets, and the blurred lines of ethics in the business world, with a touch of dark humor.