PLAYS
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This contemporary adaptation of the classic Greek play, "Antigone", explores the world of Kreon and of those around him as choices made seem strangely familiar and perhaps possible in our world today. Is doom inevitable or is there hope? - Full-length play.
FDR Speaks is a docudrama focusing on the life and times our 32nd President. Using excerpts from speeches, humorous stories, personal letters and more, FDR Speaks provides a glimpse into a country in the middle of a depression, followed by WWII and the challenges the most powerful person in the world may face when holding office.
"Hope", the firefly meets several friends in the forest and brings hope to each that may need it. Based on the children's stories, "Hope the Firefly" and "Dancing with Daisy" by Cindy Taft
It’s late May 2020. What happens when a young white woman unexpectedly meets an African-American man in a Minneapolis park the day after a violent protest in Minneapolis? Apples and Elephants explores life perspectives as diverse as our society in an attempt to discover common ground in these unsettling times. RT: One-act play - Approximately 30 minutes.
Dale, a beloved and recently retired professor has died unexpectedly. Expecting to go to the beach he begins to realize God may have other plans. RT: 10-minute play
With the aid of a sweet out-going woman (Joy), a young man (Trevor) and an imaginary dog (Bob), "Nice and Kind" explores the difference between being nice and kind in a humorous and heartfelt way. - RT: 10-minute play.
Max and Miriam are taking a “spontaneous” morning drive. Between Rest Stops and car games, patience and memory may be leading them down a long, lost, yet loving highway. RT: 10-minute play
In Southeast Texas, the sun is shining and the smell of fresh flowers are in the air. However, in this small, depressed town all may not be what it seems as a young, new resident moves into this idyllic neighborhood. RT: 10-minute play
An aspiring podcast host broadcasts from the Magnolia Mall focusing on the popular activity of mall walking. Today’s podcast features the sweet, the kind, the sexy and playful mall walkers visiting the Magnolia Mall.
The opportunity to be on a television game show and win money or valuable prizes is available on “The Waiting Game” where a waiting room unknown to the contestant must accept the rewards or consequences. - Ten-minute play.
A newly retired couple take their fantasy trip to Italy only to discover divorce and the coronavirus are in the air. On the eve of their return to the United States, Italy is on lockdown (confinamento) and they are stranded – together. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. Will they survive the coronavirus? Will they survive each other? - Ten-minute play.
It’s November 6th, the morning after the 2024 Presidential election. Iconic figures gather to discuss the surprising results and to decide on a way to move forward in an unsettling time. - Ten-minute play