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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.
On a warm summer evening, Hope the Firefly meets several creatures of the forest such as Abby the Ant, Gracie the Spider, Samson the Bullfrog and other delightful creatures in an enchanting story embracing kindness, creativity and the power of hope.
Retired military friends gather each week to play cards in the backroom of a local barbershop. This week, the owner’s granddaughter attends the Freedom Club’s Saturday night card game before her National Guard unit may be deployed as tensions rise nationwide in the summer of 2025. - A One-Act play.
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
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. - A short one-act play.
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? - A One-Act 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
A newlywed couple has distinctive expectations regarding their honeymoon and when a Park Ranger shows up, Maya begins to discover she may not know Tad, her new husband as well as she thought. Will Ranger Roberts have a solution to their quandary or will their marriage have problems before it begins? 10 minute play
The 10th Annual History Costume Party is being held at a local bar in the Midwest celebrating historic figures in history. Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, and the Statue of Liberty are in attendance to discuss the tumultuous world of 2026, moving forward, and perhaps win “Best Costume”.- 10 minute play
‘Two Ships Passing in the Night’ converge. Each possess personal and strong motivation for travelling to their common destination. They meet when Annie, a young expectant mother is harassed by good old boy, Larry, when Reverend John, a Marine veteran and Episcopal priest, intervenes and comes to her aid. They pursue their individual goals by together driving “The Mother Road”, Route 66. - 10 minute play
Robert is battling diabetes and not winning. He is incredibly frustrated and challenged by what to eat, drink, snack on or not. Does he have the ability to say, “NO!” or will temptation win the day? 10-minute play (Note: a 3-character Zoom version is also available.)
