Full Length Plays
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BEHIND THE SIX (Drama/Caper)
Los Angeles. 1947. The war is over, the city is booming, and two con men are out to make the biggest score of their lives - that's if their growing love for each other doesn't bring the world crashing down around them first. Incorporating real grifts used by confidence men in the 1920s and 30s, BEHIND THE SIX is a classic caper with a sexy gay twist, and enough surprises up its sleeve to keep audiences guessing till the very end.
Cast: Main Characters: 3 men, 1 transgender | Ensemble: 5-7 of any gender
“Dan Perry has written a quality script here ... There’s a lot of twists and turns ... It’s fun, entertaining, and smart.”
Patrick Chavis LA Theatrebites
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Welcome to the first-ever meeting of SMIA, Social Media Influencers Anonymous. It’s here, in real time, a group of “has been” social influencers meet to share their successes, failures, hopes, and fears, while exploring the effects this medium (some might say addiction) has on today’s society.
Cast: 5 men, 3 women, 1 non-binary
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It’s been barely a year since young Charlotte moved to London to marry the love of her life, the dashing Captain Whinsomme. Now, a viscous rumor regarding her fidelity threatens to destroy her reputation and marriage. What follows is a battle of words and wits as Charlotte takes on the originators of this gossip, the grande dames of high society, Lady Bredwell and her confidant Lady Teaworthy. THE GATEKEEPERS is a comedy of (and about) manners that examines the necessity of truth in a world steeped in lies, the destructive power of gossip, and the wars women must wage to secure their own destinies.
Cast: 4 women, 3 men
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Drag queen Spring Fancy has a story to tell, it's "... A tale of lust and love, fear and betrayal, honesty and the fragility of dreams -- you know, the big shit." Her story follows the adventures of Erik and Connor, two gay men who meet on a hookup app and quickly realize they're looking for more than just getting off. However, the voices in their heads threaten to destroy everything, even their chance at finding love. IF IT GOES THERE is an inventive, timely, and fast-paced dramedy that dares its audience to open their hearts, defy the doubters, and admit we ALL deserve to be loved. In 2019, the original 1-act version of IIGT was awarded a special citation by the city of Hollywood for “… further adding to the diversity, creativity, and artistic value of the Hollywood neighborhood and City of Los Angeles.”
Cast: 3 men, 1 woman, 2 any gender
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Award-winning architect Caspian Staull is at the twilight of his career. Before he retires he is determined to realize his crowning achievement, The Kansas Project. However, when Caspian accidentally strikes and kills a homeless man with his car, his personal and professional lives are thrown into chaos. IN THE LAND OF SHINAR explores themes of guilt and accountability, the burden of expectations, and what we, as a society, believe gives a life value.
CAST: 4 men, 2 women
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Richard Woods has a problem: His penis is talking to him. When the world learns about Richard's special 'gift,’ he finds himself the reluctant leader of a movement eager to see men reclaim their rightful place in society. However, Richard's penis has a secret agenda all its own, one that would alter Richard's life and change the course of history. KINGDOM COME is a dark comedy that pokes fun at the fragility of the male ego and the absurdity of toxic masculinity.
Cast: Main Characters: 4 men, 2 women, 1 puppeteer
Ensemble: 2-6 of any gender
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When social influencer Chase Barron wakes up bound and blindfolded in a strange 1-bedroom apartment, he realizes it will take every ounce of courage and cunning he possesses to escape alive. Complications mount when his kidnapper refuses to reveal why he abducted Chase in the first place. What follows is a harrowing battle of wits, as captor and captive struggle for the upper hand in this visceral drama. Along the way, both men are forced to confront their true natures; the choices they’ve made in life; and the unsettling fact that they may need each other more than they’re willing to admit.
Cast: 2 men
Finalist - TRU New Play Reading Series, 2018
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What starts as a traditional thriller (A young couple on their honeymoon is stranded in a cabin during a snow storm) slowly evolves, with the arrival of a mysterious stranger, into a dark meditation on the damaging affects of family, the scars we inflict on ourselves, and the challenges of learning to forgive. Even more dynamic is the play's casting: structured so any of the three roles can be played by either a man or a woman, each iteration brings different depths and meaning to the story - and a rotating cast will give audience members a reason to come back for more!
Cast: 3 (any gender)
One Act Plays
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When you’re a white writer, can you – should you? – attempt to write authentic Black characters? That’s the question down-on-his-luck screenwriter Devon faces as he attempts to resurrect his floundering career. However, the Ghosts of Stereotypes Past have a few things to teach Devin. When all is said and done, this woke wanna-be will have his world view forever altered.
Cast: 2 men, 1 woman
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It's Saturday night and Eric, a shy and awkward children's book author, is looking to get laid -- so he does what many queer men do: he logs onto his favorite hook-up app. It isn't long before he and gym-rat Connor connect. Although opposites in many ways, these two gradually form an attraction for each other. Along the way, they realize they've grown tired of one-night stands and yearn for something deeper. However, the destructive voices in their heads keep getting in the way, and it will take a minor miracle for these two to shake off their insecurities, meet in person, and see if what they have might be the spark for actual -- gasp! -- love. This 1-act version of IIGT was an audience favorite at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival, winning Pick of Fringe, an Encore Producers' Award, and a special citation form the City of Los Angeles for " ... further adding to the diversity, creativity, and artistic value of the Hollywood neighborhood and City of Los Angeles."
Cast: 2 men, 2 any gender
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In the not-too-distant future, a solution has been found for the world’s pollution problem: turn the waste into an edible goo and force the populace to eat it! However, old-timer Beatrice will have none of it. She’s devised a plan to bring the entire stinking program to its knees, while delivering her salvation from the sins of her past.
Cast: 3 women, 2 men
10-Minute Plays
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It's a day like no other: Percy and Clutch are minding their own business when they stumble upon the oddest of sights: a mysterious length of rope protruding from the ground. Some miles away (who knows how many really?) two other roustabouts, Gant and Nob, survey their own piece of rope, this one dangling from the sky. To pull or not to pull, that is the question! What follows in this absurdist short comedy is a tale of suspicion, fear, pride, revenge, and the love of a good parade.
Cast: 4 any gender
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Is it better to live frugally and save your pennies for a future you may not live to enjoy? Or, to throw caution to the wind and live for here and now, future be damned? This is the lively debate lifelong pals, Harry and Anthony, engage in as they look back on their lives and the choices they’ve made. Along the way, they uncover secrets about each other that could alter their friendship forever.
Cast: 2 men
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Maura’s had a dream. A horrific one. In it, the plane her husband Teddy is about to take crashes, killing everyone onboard. When Maura shares this dream with Teddy he brushes it off as nothing; simply the latest in her long line of eccentric quirks -- quirks he's finding harder to tolerate. But, what if this time Maura is right? What if tragedy is only a few hours away and she can save him from a fiery death? Will Maura convince Teddy not to leave? And, if he ignores her and does depart, will it mean the end of their already-fragile marriage?
Cast: 1 man, 1 woman
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Need to add some “Pow!” to your next big event? Enhanced Environments has you covered! Whether it’s a star-studded movie premier in need boisterous laughers, a family funeral desperate for some bereft criers, or a political rally lacking energetic applauders, Enhanced Environments has the perfect person to fit any need! Into this wacky world enters Georgina Kaye. Young and desperate for a job, Georgina is willing to do anything to get hired, but is she ready to pay the true cost of trading in her emotions for a buck?
Cast: 3 women
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An aging author struggles to complete his latest script; however, the main female character in his story isn't happy -- not by a long shot. She's sick of playing the same old stereotypes and yearns for something more; to have a say in her own destiny. So, she does what any self-respecting character would do: She rebels! As author and character battle for control, FLIPPING THE SCRIPT focuses a humorous lens on the changing power dynamics between men and women, and how it's never too late to find your true voice.
Cast: 2 men, 1 woman
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Beneath Lady Bredwell's steely exterior beats the heart of a woman in crisis. Following a string of social blunders, her position as the grande dame of English society is in jeopardy. When Lady Teaworthy shares with her a juicy piece of gossip, Lady Bredwell spies a way to secure her standing. However, there are risks involved, and one wrong move could destroy her reputation for good. This short version of THE GATEKEEPERS was a hit at The Snowdance Comedy Festival in Racine, WI, Think & Imagine festival in Los Angeles, and won awards at The Secret Theatre in Queens, NY.
Cast: 2 women
Finalist and Best Director Award - The Secret Theatre 1-Act Play Festival, 2022
Finalist - SNOWDANCE 10-Minute Comedy Festival, 2024
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“All these years, I’ve had this image in my head of who I was and how other people saw me, and now I find out I wasn’t even close. That I was someone else entirely!” Such is the revelation Archie Rybeck makes at his twentieth high school reunion, when an old classmate reveals a secret about Archie that turns his world upside down – and from which he may never recover. LIES WE TELL TO SLEEP AT NIGHT is a dramedy about the fragility of relationships; the danger in keeping secrets; and how one’s self-image can change with a single breath.
Cast: 2 men, 2 women
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Mother Bird has lived a safe and respectable life. Always done what was expected of her. Now, following the death of her loving husband, Mother Bird has hatched a crazy plan: to audition for a televised competition show. And why not, she’s enjoys singing every Sunday in church. Only her daughter fears for her safety; is afraid those TV folk will make a mockery of her. But Mother Bird will not be deterred. She’s starving for an adventure in her life, and it will take a force of nature to stop her.
Cast: 2 women
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You’d think the life of a sea-monkey would be a simple one: float in your tank; enjoy your food; and frolic with your friends. Only this tank has been forgotten by its young owner, and its inhabitants face a dire future. That’s when Bubble hatches a plan to regain the boy’s favor – one that involves some singing, some dancing, and the Cole Porter classic, ‘Let’s Misbehave!” But not everyone in the tank is willing to go join in this radical scheme. As they argue over their fate, they stumble upon the meaning of life ... well, the meaning of life for a sea-monkey.
Cast: 3 of any gender
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Novice inventors Eddie and Fleming have done the impossible: They’ve invented a working time machine! Now comes the question of what to do with this world-changing technology now that they have it. From their garage/laboratory, our duo hatches a plan to end all wars; however, this noble idea proves easier to talk about than to execute, and leads our naïve inventors down a humorous rabbit hole with an outcome as obvious as it is outrageous!
Cast: 2 men