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The story of America's first professional theater company, brought to life in song and spectacle. Lewis Hallam and David Douglass battle Puritan censors, rival companies, and their own ambitions to give birth to American theatre.

Set in the spring of 1894 in the industrial town of Blacks Run, Pennsylvania, this poignant drama centers on the Remaley sisters — Bella, Sadie, and Nellie — each intimately connected to the dangerous Acme Powder Works. A family reunion dinner becomes their last, as a catastrophic explosion claims their lives and forces their grieving parents to seek justice against corporate indifference. Based on actual events; a rewrite of True Unto Death.

Based on actual events, this family tragedy unfolds in the spring of 1894 amid the contradictions of the Gilded Age. The Remaley family of Springdale, Pennsylvania — landowners and railroad workers — gather for a final dinner with their three youngest daughters, unaware tragedy is imminent. The play's last act draws directly from period newspaper accounts that are graphic and disturbing in their authenticity.

Set during Prohibition, a privileged Boston banker and a Cuban American smuggler forge an unlikely alliance — his legitimate banking connections for her smuggling expertise. When federal agents close in, both face ultimatums. Choosing love over safety, they accept arrest together rather than betray their bond. Sixteen months later they've built Somerset Importing, a thriving legitimate business, and are expecting their first child.

A community theater facing closure discovers an antique trunk containing 18th-century costumes and a lost farce linked to a real 1735 murder at London's Theatre Royal. When the play is staged despite warnings, the spirits trapped in the costumes begin possessing the modern cast, replaying their ancient conflict. The crisis peaks at midnight — until historical knowledge and the courage to rewrite the ending prove that art can heal even centuries-old trauma.

Winter 1864 — Libby Prison holds over 1,000 Union officers in deadly conditions. Colonel Thomas Rose teams with engineer Major Hamilton and the Union's most sophisticated spy, Elizabeth Van Lew (known to Confederates as "Crazy Bet"), to plan the largest prison escape of the Civil War. Based on the true story of 109 prisoners who tunneled to freedom, this is a story about extraordinary courage found in the darkest of places.

A poignant exploration of acceptance set entirely around a park bench. George, an older man struggling with his grandchild Austin's coming out as transgender, is guided by friend Cliff — who lost his gay son years ago due to his own lack of acceptance. A third perspective arrives in Sarah, a mother of a transgender daughter. Together they navigate confusion, grief, and the journey toward understanding. (4M/1F)

Vice President Chen-Goldstein battles to become America's first biracial female president, navigating treacherous Washington politics while her marriage strains under ambition. Her campaign team seethes with conflicting loyalties, a mole feeds intelligence to rivals, and a brash billionaire opponent forces her to question how far she'll go to win. As Election Day approaches, buried secrets threaten to derail history.

Three interconnected trials in the same military courthouse span generations: a 1945 army doctor who shared medical techniques with German doctors to save Allied lives; a 1971 POW camp intelligence case; and a 2024 trial of a military officer who exposed an AI weapons system illegally targeting American citizens. When it's revealed the system has already killed 47 people, the courtroom becomes the frontline against a vast conspiracy.

Pretentious director Bernard Wellington announces he's discovered a "lost Shakespeare manuscript," setting off theatrical chaos. With opening night days away, the historic playhouse is failing safety inspections, the company is imploding, his wife and ex-girlfriend are locked in bitter rivalry, and the eccentric stage manager's grandmother insists a Victorian ghost still haunts the house. A fast-paced farce about theater magic, buried secrets, and the show that must go on.

Five wounded souls whose lives intersect in a community center support group where healing begins in unexpected ways. The story unfolds within the simple geometry of a circle of chairs, where perfect strangers gradually become imperfect companions on their recovery journeys.

Laura and Robert's highly anticipated wedding weekend unravels into comedic and dramatic mishaps when Laura's brother Steve arrives with a mysterious guest named Billy. What begins as a joyful family celebration in the Engle family backyard gradually exposes long-buried secrets — testing bonds between family and friends and leading to unexpected self-discovery. (4M/4F)

Three retired couples — self-styled "The Rounders" after surviving three hurricanes together — face disruption when a fourth couple arrives at their New Year's Eve party. Comedy builds through a rigid hostess's Chamber of Commerce handbook, increasingly dangerous experimental cocktails, a neighbor who quotes Shakespeare at every opportunity, and the chaos of friendships tested by new arrivals. A celebration of chosen family and the unscheduled moments that matter most.

Virginia, Carolina, and Florence have been inseparable since elementary school — navigating life's highs and lows together for decades. But one seemingly innocent choice acts as a catalyst, surfacing unresolved tensions that have quietly simmered beneath their camaraderie. As misunderstandings accumulate, the once-solid foundation of their friendship shows signs of cracking. An all-female cast. (3F)

The U.S. government prosecutes the Board of Lady Managers — the women's committee overseeing the 1893 Chicago World's Fair — for sedition through "radical feminist" viewpoints. Key witnesses include Julia Grant, widow of President Ulysses S. Grant, and Ida Lewis, America's celebrated lighthouse keeper. Their united testimony becomes a fuse lit under the coming feminist revolution of the 20th century. (3M/4F)

Based on John Ransom's diary. A Union prisoner documents the starvation, disease, and cruelty of Andersonville Prison while highlighting the unbreakable bonds of friendship that sustained him — with Billy, Tom, George W. Hendryx, William B. Rowe, and Bullock. Despite unimaginable horrors, the play reveals moments of hope through music, storytelling, shared dreams of home, and the resilience of the human spirit. (10M)

Nostalgia meets showbiz reality in 1960, when "The Bobo The Clown Show" faces declining viewership. A new toothpaste sponsor insists on a young sidekick — and after a wide-open audition, Tommy E. is chosen, much to the dismay of the actor playing Bobo. Told through the recollections of an older adult looking back on childhood, the play explores artistic compromise, commercial pressure, and the toll on the artists who live it. (7M/1F)

Inspired by actual events unfolding on July 2, 1978 — the exact 14th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act signing. Two generations of white men, one Southern and one Northern, are thrust into events that expose one man's deep-seated passive bigotry and highlight the other's absence of prejudice. A compelling examination of hidden bias in the American South. (7M/1F)

At Shady Acres Retirement Home, residents mount their annual Christmas Eve Nativity — with Frank, 90, insisting on crawling as Baby Jesus; Mable flip-flopping between sheep and the Virgin Mary; Sal demanding to play a "Wise Guy" in a thick New York accent; and Miriam declaring herself the human Christmas Star. A gloriously chaotic Nativity that somehow captures the true Christmas spirit through warmth and shared laughter. (8M/7F)

While clearing out their late father Marvin's Manhattan garage, three Goldman siblings discover a shocking truth: their painfully unfunny accountant dad was once a stand-up comedian — one who allegedly predicted social media and reality TV in a legendary 1966 routine. Each sibling secretly nurses their own comedic ambitions, and Mom has been doing stand-up at the senior center for years. A heartfelt comedy about talent, legacy, and the jokes you never got to share with your father.

Wealthy eccentric Eleanor Blackwood fakes her own death to test her two nephews — anxious English teacher Thomas and pompous financial advisor Richard — over 48 hours of challenges at her sprawling New England mansion. When Thomas grabs Eleanor's journal while Richard grabs her jewels, their true characters begin to emerge. A burst pipe, six displaced seniors, and a long-overdue romance between the lawyer and housekeeper round out a comedy about the inheritance that matters most.

A Digital Age revival of The Thurber Carnival. Twelve interconnected sketches examine our tangled relationship with technology — from a game show where no one can tell real from fake news, to a support group for phone addicts counseled by their own devices. A versatile ensemble transforms between AI prophets, virtual reality refugees, and social media influencers. It moves at the speed of a scrolling feed and lands punchlines with the precision of a targeted ad.

Ten diverse students in a stand-up class taught by veteran comedian Freddie Mills — who believes honest comedy can heal personal trauma. Over eight weeks in Providence, Rhode Island they prepare a graduation showcase at a professional comedy club. The ensemble includes a high-achieving attorney battling anxiety, a rebellious dropout, a mother of five reclaiming her identity, and seven more carrying their own wounds and dreams. A story about finding your voice and facing your fears under a spotlight.

Sweet retired couple Frank and Claire Jones discover their new neighbors have converted their home into a swingers' club for seniors called "The Trapeze Club." Initially scandalized, their curiosity grows with every sound of raucous revelry next door. As the buttoned-up Joneses are thrown into increasingly awkward entanglements, they must decide whether to embrace a second sexual revolution — or remain faithful to decades of quiet suburban routine.

Driven executive Alexandra Chen begins receiving mysterious letters from her future self. Her career soars as she follows the advice — but her marriage grows increasingly strained. On a split stage, present dilemmas are juxtaposed with her future self's reflections and regrets. A thought-provoking exploration of ambition's true cost and whether we can — or should — heed the warnings of who we might become.

Rival home improvement stores Orange Box and Blue Cube battle for customers, profits, and employee loyalty in Anytown, USA. Through a week of sabotage, demanding customers, and secret romances, staff from both stores discover unexpected common ground. A musical comedy about retail survival, rivalry, and the people who make any workplace feel like home. (5M/5F)

A wealthy businessman is found stabbed in his mansion study. The audience becomes detectives — questioning colorful suspects including a wife, business partner, butler, maid, family lawyer, gardener, alleged mistress, and rival — through two fully interactive acts. Alibis crack, motives multiply, and an audience member who solves the case wins a prize. In the shocking finale, the murderer confesses. (7M/3F)

Writer Rex Taylor researches Hemingway's character development at his Key West house — only to discover the curator is actually Catherine Barkley, a fictional character from A Farewell to Arms who believes Rex is Hemingway reincarnated. The ghost of Hemingway narrates via voice-over while Nick Adams and Krebs, also come to life, seek revenge on their creator. A dark tribute to genius, madness, and the dangerous bond between writers and the characters they abandon. (4M/4F)

A sweeping narrative tracing Bertha Honoré Palmer — Chicago socialite, World's Fair pioneer, and visionary — and the legacy carried forward by her sons in early 20th-century America. Set across Chicago and Florida during an era of industrial growth and shifting societal norms, the play captures the essence of a woman whose influence on American culture, business, and philanthropy outlasted her lifetime. (16M/6F)

Boston, 1918. Thirteen-year-old Mays Flanagan prays for a miracle outside Fenway's Gate C — a chance to witness Game Six of the World Series with his pitching idol Carl Mays. Fate obliges, but neither boy nor city knows that this is the last World Series the Red Sox will win for 86 years. A coming-of-age story woven through baseball history, hero worship, and the Curse of the Bambino.

Late 1940s — two strangers meet on a fog-shrouded ferry: Eleanor, an ambitious aspiring actress, and Thomas, a soldier wrestling with the aftermath of war. Under a moonlit sky they make a pact — pursue their dreams and reunite on the same ferry, under a full moon, one year later. Their separate journeys weave together in subtle, serendipitous ways. A heartwarming tale of connection, resilience, and the hope found in the world after war. (2M/1F)

Middle-aged John Prescott and his family are invited to participate in a mysterious, life-altering game called "The Gambit." The challenges grow increasingly personal — forcing each participant to confront their deepest fears and desires. Guided by the enigmatic Olivia Grant and opposed by charismatic rival Marcus Thompson, the players navigate the blurring line between the game and reality — until a final revelation offers the chance for genuine transformation. (4M/3F)

A meticulously assembled anthology of ten distinct ten-minute plays, each a self-contained narrative marvel. Spanning biography, comedy, dark comedy, docudrama, drama, fable, fantasy, farce, holiday, horror, melodrama, mystery, radio drama, and romantic comedy, the collection is designed as a complete evening of theatre celebrating the power of concise storytelling to touch the infinite.

A nostalgic journey through 1940s Hollywood, where dreams are made and broken in equal measure. When a faded starlet and a cynical screenwriter share one stormy evening, old secrets surface under the California rain.

Delores, 85, gathers her five estranged children on her birthday to paste vintage S&H Green Stamps, recreating a 1966 Norfolk memory. When Tommy — absent for 45 years — arrives, buried truths emerge through flashbacks: a Navy husband returning with a gun, an affair, a fourteen-year-old boy grabbing the weapon to save his family. As each sibling confesses their survival strategies, fragile reconciliation emerges. The gun remains buried in Norfolk.

Two old friends on their favorite park bench break their routine to share their deepest, darkest regrets. One grandfather grapples with losing the granddaughter he knew as his grandchild transitions; the other carries the grief of losing his gay son to his own unknowing bias. Through their profound losses and the power of friendship, they find solace and renewed empathy. (2M)

On Tampa's moonlit Riverwalk, rising fashion star Lucy encounters a mysterious Stranger whose presence seems to bend reality. As he guides her through visions in the river's surface, she must confront the consequences of her choices — not just for herself but for all whose lives intertwine with hers. A haunting exploration of the moments that define us and the invisible threads that connect us.

When Sam, a young transgender individual, accidentally hits Gus, an elderly man, while skateboarding, the resulting community service assignment sparks an unexpected bond. Through witty and poignant exchanges across two very different generations and backgrounds, both discover their shared humanity — and a mutual capacity for growth that neither could have anticipated.

Inspired by real events. July 20, 1973 — two best friends, just graduated, sit at the rocks at Surfers End of Second Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island, watching the sunrise and talking about life. What they do not know is that one of them is speaking his last words. A quiet, devastating meditation on friendship and the words we carry forever. (2M)

Lucy's future looks dazzling — promising business venture, loyal friends, adoring boyfriend. But her steadfast refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine casts a shadow over everything she holds dear. A mysterious visitor acts as catalyst, unveiling hidden truths about her business and her boyfriend's true intentions. As Lucy confronts the consequences, she realizes the stakes extend far beyond her own plans. (1M/1F)

Sgt. Alex Reyes is a modern Marine in Iraq when an explosion sends him time-traveling through America's defining battles — Lexington and Concord 1775, Omaha Beach on D-Day, a Vietnam jungle ambush, Valley Forge 1777, and Appomattox 1865. In each era his combat knowledge saves lives; in each era he absorbs what it truly cost. An all-male cast exploring war, sacrifice, and service across the full sweep of American history. (12M)

Through young Tommy's innocent perspective, baseball becomes the backdrop for a heartwarming intergenerational tale between grandson and grandfather. As Tommy witnesses triumph and hardship at the 1960 World Series, he absorbs life lessons about resilience, teamwork, and the power of dreams. A play celebrating baseball's enduring legacy and the indelible bonds formed through shared experience across generations. (3M)

During America's Progressive Era — a time of labor rights, women's suffrage, and the sinking of the Titanic — Betsy and Mr. Raines cross paths unexpectedly in a small South Carolina town. Two unlikely people discover unexpected self-discovery and an extraordinary connection across the barriers of their time. A story of friendship, loneliness, and the transformative power of human connection. (2M/2F)

Stand-up comedian Noah insists his old friend Natalie catch his set. Afterward they chat — Natalie gushing about his rise to fame, Noah gently asking about her life. When she shares that her stagnant marriage is ending, Noah tells her she deserves happiness and asks her on a proper date. She accepts, drawn back to her old friend despite the complications ahead. (1M/1F)

Ethan, haunted by past regrets and fears, holds a conversation with Mirr — the embodiment of his bathroom mirror — and sees reflections of his lost love Anna and estranged friend Mark. Guided and challenged by these apparitions, Ethan confronts his truths, rekindles his passion for painting, writes a heartfelt letter, and reaches out to make amends. A testament to the power of self-reflection and the potential for change within us all. (2M/1F)

Christopher, a young transgender male in the 21st century and descendant of the MacGregor clan, is transported to 17th-century Scotland during a sudden power outage. Seeking ancestor Rob Roy MacGregor, he instead finds himself caught in a conflict between clans — and meets Jessica, a spirited healer he must hide his true identity from. A thrilling and romantic adventure that spans time, identity, and the question of where we truly belong. (1M/2F)

Unemployed Sam arrives at Pinnacle Dynamics with a completely fabricated résumé — and unknowingly meets Alex, an intern impersonating the hiring manager. Their lies escalate from quantum blockchain expertise to dolphin-astronaut communication systems, until the receptionist accidentally exposes them both. A fast, fizzy comedy about deception, desperation, and the unexpected honesty that follows.

At 3:17 AM in a hospital restroom, three men cross paths at pivotal life moments: a young carpenter awaiting his first child's complicated birth; a 70-year-old widower preparing to say goodbye to his wife dying from Alzheimer's; and a divorce lawyer delivering his client's wedding ring while confronting his own failed marriage. Through brief, intimate conversation they offer each other unexpected support — and all three leave forever changed.

On Christmas Eve, grieving widower Thomas meets Bix — a young man who has just died — sent by his late wife Margaret to ask for help with his grieving mother Karen. A month later, Thomas and Karen meet at the same bench. As they share their stories of loss, watched over by the spirits of Margaret and Bix, they begin to heal and find their way forward together.

Thomas visits a Veterans' Cemetery with his son George to introduce him to his true grandfather for the first time — a man George has never known, believing Thomas's stepfather to be his grandfather. Opening up about suppressed memories proves arduous, as Thomas shares decades of buried pain. Through the challenge, he discovers that forgiveness is the key to freeing himself from burdens carried for over fifty years. (2M)

Sam, a former corporate president, has stolen confidential company documents and hidden them in the bathroom of his home's basement. When his loyal but naive wife Amy discovers them, she confronts Sam — just as an ethical journalist arrives with evidence. A sharp satirical comedy about document theft, spousal denial, and the moment accountability catches up. (2M/1F)

Dee Dee, a music lover in her 20s, hears a familiar tune played by Don, a seasoned musician in his mid-60s, on a park bench. Curiosity leads to conversation, and Don takes on the role of mentor — imparting wisdom about rock and roll history, lyrics, and significance through passionate storytelling and skillful guitar playing. A joyous, educational journey bridging the generational gap through the unifying power of music. (1M/1F)

A unique speed dating event set during a pandemic, where singles navigate masked romance with wit, resilience, and charm. Through witty banter and humorous situations, the characters showcase their adaptability — a refreshing and engaging take on connection in the age of social distancing. (3M/2F)

An HR manager conducts what should be a routine exit interview — until the departing employee's brutally honest answers begin unraveling the manager's own carefully constructed professional illusions. A sharp comedy about what we say versus what we mean, and the truths hiding inside corporate pleasantries.

Two rival coffee shop owners — one artisan, one corporate — are forced by their landlord to share a single establishment. Sparks fly as their competing philosophies clash over espresso ratios and playlist choices. A comedy about pride, compromise, and what happens when opposites must share a counter.

An actor arrives for an audition only to discover the casting director is even more nervous than he is — convinced this role will make or break their career. As they swap anxieties across the table, both realize they may be auditioning for something far more important than either planned. A comedy about performance, vulnerability, and the roles we play in everyday life.

A telephone operator in a small Midwestern town handles what may be the last long-distance call of the evening — connecting two strangers whose lives intersect in an unexpected and quietly devastating way. A meditation on human connection, timing, and the calls we never get to make.

Two neighbors dispute ownership of a battered, rusted hand truck abandoned on the property line. What begins as a simple disagreement spirals into competing histories, fabricated memories, and increasingly absurd claims of sentimental value. A comedy about possessiveness, pride, and the lengths people go to win an argument over something neither of them actually wants.

The first of two connected plays set in a beloved small-town movie theater in the 1950s. Celebrating Saturday matinees, sticky floors, and the communal magic of the silver screen — told through the voices of those who grew up inside its walls. Can be performed alone or paired with Part Two.

The conclusion of the Colonial Theatre story — picking up decades later as the beloved theater faces an uncertain future. Former regulars return, memories collide with present reality, and the question of what a community owes its landmarks comes to a head. A bittersweet comedy about memory, change, and the places that make us who we are.

Trapped in a middle seat at 35,000 feet, one unfortunate traveler is sandwiched between a relentless talker and a militant armrest defender while a flight attendant dispenses aggressively cheerful non-help. A fast-paced comedy about the indignities of modern air travel and the desperate diplomacy required to survive them.

Two weekend golfers discover their caddie has an unusual habit: he narrates every shot in song. What begins as irritating becomes addictive as his musical commentary reveals truths about their game — and their friendship — that neither would have admitted otherwise. A light-hearted comedy about ego, honesty, and the strange wisdom found on the back nine.

A corporate diversity training session goes spectacularly off-script when the facilitator discovers her five attendees have secretly formed a rock band — and intend to express their diversity through a surprise concert rather than a PowerPoint. A comedy about authentic inclusion versus checkbox compliance, and the music that happens when people actually listen to each other.

Three strangers at a convenience store all buy lottery tickets with the exact same numbers — each claiming them as uniquely, personally significant. When the jackpot is announced, they must negotiate who deserves it more, each constructing increasingly elaborate justifications. A comedy about luck, fate, and the stories we tell ourselves to feel chosen.

Aboard a B-17 bomber taking critical damage over occupied Europe in 1944, two crew members share a brief, profound exchange with minutes to act and no guarantee of survival. A drama about what can pass between two men who barely know each other — and how little time it takes to understand what matters most.

Two estranged brothers meet at their childhood home to pack the last of their parents' belongings before its sale. Years of silence give way to old wounds and unexpected tenderness. A stripped-down drama about sibling bonds, the stories families keep, and whether understanding can come too late. (2M)

A father and teenage son take a back-road drive in an old red pickup to fix a fence post. What unfolds is a hesitant, funny, and ultimately moving attempt by a man not given to words to pass on everything he knows about life and love before his son leaves for college. A quietly powerful piece about the conversations fathers and sons almost never have. (2M)

A child discovers strange old coins in a dusty shoebox. According to his grandfather, they grant any wish — but always at a price. As the two test the coins' power together, the real magic turns out to be what's being passed down: the understanding that every choice carries a cost, and the wisdom to decide what's truly worth it.

Two cable news anchors — one from the left, one from the right — discover during a commercial break they've been unknowingly reading from the same fabricated script all week. Their producer, caught red-handed, explains that accurate news simply doesn't generate enough outrage. A razor-sharp satire about media, truth, and the comfortable lies audiences demand of their broadcasters.

Three overworked patron saints — of lost causes, travelers, and grocery store clerks — gather in a celestial break room to compare notes on the baffling, desperate, and occasionally touching prayers they've received that week. A gentle, irreverent comedy about human need, divine bureaucracy, and the underappreciated work of interceding on behalf of people who can't find their keys.

A young DACA recipient receives news that will change her carefully planned future. In conversation with her immigration attorney, she must weigh the life she's built against the country that may no longer want her — and find within herself a clarity that no policy can take away. A quiet, powerful drama about identity, belonging, and the courage to keep dreaming. (1M/1F)

A police sketch artist and a witness who "has a great memory for faces" spend a frustrating session trying to produce a composite — while the resulting sketches look increasingly like the witness's ex-husband. A comedy about perception, projection, and the unreliability of eyewitness testimony when personal history gets in the way.

Two old friends — reunited after a decade apart — sit on a lakeside dock late at night, sharing a bottle and an unspoken question neither is ready to ask. As the conversation circles the edges of what was lost between them, the water reflects back everything they've been afraid to say. A lyrical drama about friendship, grief, and the weight of time.

Elena stands at one of life's pivotal "before and after" moments — confronting the fears and desires that have long kept her from fully awakening to her own life. A solo piece exploring transformation and the courage required to truly begin.

Simone sees a future of clean energy and smart cities that others cannot — and must reckon with the burden of that vision, torn between the life she has and the future only she can imagine.

Lucas wrestles with isolation, regret, and the weight of choices that led him to the margins of society. A solo piece about being excluded — and the difference between that and truly living on the outside.

Erica keeps receiving phone calls meant for a mysterious "Mr. Thompson." Despite repeatedly explaining the mix-up, the calls keep coming — so she invents increasingly elaborate backstories for Thompson and the callers, sharing these imagined tales with a friend as the misadventures pile up.

Morgan discovers they are the long-lost descendant of a minor royal family from a very insignificant country — and must reckon with what that revelation means for their identity.

Avery attempts to forgive someone who accidentally donated their beloved — if objectively hideous — sweater to charity. A comic meditation on the absurdity of attachment and the surprising difficulty of letting go.

Evelyn, a devoted hypochondriac, bids an elaborate farewell to everyone she knows before what is, in fact, minor surgery — treating the routine procedure as though she is departing this world for good.

Jordan agonizes over a seemingly trivial decision — choosing the perfect hat for a party — as though the fate of the entire world hinges on it. A darkly comic exploration of decision paralysis and the stories we tell ourselves.

A veteran named Michael grapples with the sounds that never leave him — not explosions or gunfire, but the quiet aftermath: voices of the men he served with, the things left unsaid. A raw, interior piece about the invisible wounds carried home from combat and the impossible work of returning to ordinary life. (1M)

Theo, a passionate but perpetually blocked painter, delivers a midnight manifesto about the muse — who has, he is convinced, deliberately abandoned him in favor of someone less deserving. A comic reckoning with creative paralysis, artistic ego, and the suspicion that inspiration has a terrible sense of humor.

Julian has just discovered he's inherited a sprawling estate — along with its crumbling roof, its eccentric live-in staff, and a family legacy that seems to have been built entirely on contradictions. A comic-dramatic monologue about the burdens of inheritance and the question of what we owe the people who shaped us.

Parker has been recruited as a spy. The problem: Parker has never successfully kept a secret in his life. A farcical monologue following one comically ill-equipped agent through a series of missions that go sideways in ways only Parker could manage — a comedy about the gap between the person you think you are and the person everyone else can clearly see.

Casey tells the story of survival — not the dramatic version that gets repeated at family gatherings, but the real one: the mundane terror, the unexpected kindnesses, and the strange way ordinary life keeps asserting itself through crisis. A powerful monologue about what it truly means to come through something and keep going. (Any gender)

Samantha has wronged a friend in a minor but undeniable way. Her apology begins simply — then escalates. And escalates. A comedy about guilt, overcompensation, and the way a sincere attempt to make something right can somehow become entirely about the person apologizing. (1F)

Lucas is a deluded actor of considerable self-regard and minimal credits. He has been, by his own account, robbed of the career he deserved at every turn. A comedy monologue delivered with total conviction by a man whose talent exists entirely in his own estimation — and whose list of grievances against the theatrical establishment is both exhaustive and hilarious. (1M)

Riley returns home after years away — for a reunion they've been dreading. As they walk through the old neighborhood before heading inside, everything is smaller than they remembered except the feelings. A monologue about the complicated love of home, the people who shaped us, and the truths that only reveal themselves once you've had enough distance to finally see clearly. (Any gender)

Alex describes an encounter at midnight that may or may not have actually happened — a conversation with a stranger who seemed to know too much, asked the exact right questions, and then disappeared without a trace. A mystery monologue about the encounters that stay with us, the questions we can't stop asking, and what it means to be truly seen by someone you'll never see again. (Any gender)

Max is preparing for a first date. The pre-date monologue covers contingency planning for every possible conversational disaster, multiple outfit assessments, a brief philosophical crisis about whether any of this matters, and ultimately a surprisingly sincere declaration of hope. A comedy about romantic anxiety and the absurd optimism of putting yourself out there anyway. (Any gender)

Amelia attempted a simple plumbing repair. It did not go simply. The tale of what followed — involving three trips to the hardware store, two YouTube tutorials that turned out to be wrong, one flooded bathroom, and a plumber who arrived with a level of calm judgment she found almost personally insulting — is delivered with the gravity of someone who has survived something. A comedy about DIY ambition and its consequences. (1F)

Taylor has decided to come clean. About all of it. The small lies, the large omissions, the thing at the office holiday party in 2019, and the ongoing deception about whether Taylor actually finished the book club novel. The confessions multiply and shift in emotional register — some trivial, some surprisingly tender — building to a portrait of an ordinary person trying to get lighter. (Any gender)

Jamie made a restaurant reservation six weeks in advance for a special occasion. The restaurant lost it. What follows is a masterclass in the peculiar escalating rage of being told "I don't see you in the system" when you absolutely should be in the system. A comedy about customer service, righteous fury, and the surprising intimacy of a maître d' who eventually admits the whole truth. (Any gender)

Max is a scientist whose experiments are universally misunderstood, perpetually underfunded, and occasionally explosive. He explains his latest project to a grant committee that is visibly losing faith with every sentence. A comedy about visionary thinking, the indignity of peer review, and the stubborn conviction that this time, the results will speak for themselves. (Any gender)

Devin is pitching a startup to investors. The idea is unusual. The pitch keeps pivoting. The slides are in the wrong order. And yet Devin radiates an unshakeable conviction that this particular solution to a problem no one knew they had is going to change everything. A comedy about entrepreneurial enthusiasm, the art of the pivot, and the audacity required to sell an idea you're still figuring out yourself. (Any gender)

Two people who loved each other decades ago meet unexpectedly at a piano in an empty hotel lounge. One song becomes a conversation, and the conversation becomes a reckoning with everything that passed between them — and everything that still might. A quiet, lyrical drama about memory, music, and the roads not taken. (1M/1F)

A companion piece to The Rusty Hand Truck — this time told from the hand truck's perspective, as it is wheeled into a dispute it has witnessed many times before. The same bickering neighbors, the same absurd property-line logic, but now filtered through the weary, philosophical inner life of the object at the center of it all. A comedy about ownership, loyalty, and the dignity of the overlooked.

Morgan stands at the end of something — a relationship, a chapter, a version of themselves — and tries to find the right words for a farewell they've been rehearsing for months. But the words keep changing. A monologue about the strange gap between the goodbye we plan and the one we actually say. (Any gender)

Alex visits the lost-and-found department of a large city transit authority to reclaim a lost bag — and ends up in a surprisingly searching conversation about what it means to lose things: objects, people, time, certainty. A gently comic drama that uses a mundane errand as a portal into something much larger. (Any gender)

Sam has recently gone vegan. Sam would like you to know this. Sam would also like you to know it isn't a big deal, even as the monologue makes clear it is a very big deal indeed — especially at a family barbecue where every dish contains meat, every relative has a question, and the veggie burger has been placed directly on the same grill. A comedy about conviction, identity, and the social minefield of dietary choices. (Any gender)

Jamie has something important to confess — and has worked up considerable courage to say it. The problem: Jamie has wandered into the wrong support group. The confession proceeds anyway. A comedy about vulnerability, misdirection, and the discovery that sometimes the wrong room turns out to be exactly the right one. (Any gender)