Based on a book of interviews with American workers, Working tells the stories from the perspectives of the men and women our world so often take for granted: the waitress, the phone operator, the office manager, and the housewife, to name a few. Working is a musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life. Through the characters' various monologues and songs, we learn that regardless of the job, there are a lot of connected similarities between each of the individuals. The show, set in contemporary America, contains timeless truths that any audience member will find relatable.