Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner and the Farewell Speech captures the malaise of young low-level office workers in three quirky short plays set in an office break room. chelfitsch Theater Company will perform the trilogy at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 at 8 pm. The plays focus on six 20-something co-workers wrestling with mundane issues. The visually sharp production mixes dark humor, absurdity, and a distinct musical backdrop and exaggerated gestures that turn to choreography. For tickets, call the Kelly Strayhorn Theater at 412.363.3000 or visit kelly-strayhorn.org.