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Retail Hell

This week, a young local playwright - not yet out of college - unveils his latest work. It's a play that skewers a world everyone participates in, especially during the holiday season: the retail industry. By Steve Walker

Kansas City, MO – This week, a young local playwright - not yet out of college - unveils his latest work. It's a play that skewers a world everyone participates in, especially during the holiday season: the retail industry. KCUR's Steve Walker reports.

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