Full Lengths
If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, change the locks.
Two couples - a tried and tired doctor and his society wife and a young lesbian couple who aren’t quite revealed to the public, enter couples therapy to save their relationships. They meet Agatha who has instituted ‘separation therapy’ in hopes to reconnect her wayward clients. When the therapy goes awry, they each find a certain truth in distance from their significant others, and are faced with the choice of accepting this or breaking the rules to reach their desire.
Bludgeon the Lime tells a comical tale that explores these divergent relationships and shows how a little space to breathe can do wonders.
2 men, 5 women
Previous Production:
Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, May 2009
Publication:
JAC Publishing - February 2011 for performance and purchase
Several monologues published in interJACtions: Monologues at the Heart of Human Nature Vol. I - June 2010
A little liquid courage goes a long way...
Fragments depicts six friends amidst their tumultuous senior year of college. Between Tiffany's 'loving' emasculation of any man nearby, Jay's rampant paranoia that the sexiest girl ever, Melissa, will make him her bitch, and Troy's maniac nightmares of his castrating fiancé, these roommates and the rest of the myriad ensemble throw together a slap dash party to inevitably fulfill their sad destinies through wildly mismatched love affairs, life-altering prank phone calls, and the perpetual misconnection between an ambitious TV journalist-to-be and the guy next door.
Fragments invites you to laugh at their misfortune, empathize if you’ve gone through it too recently, and reminisce on when you were so naïve and fondly wonder…. What the hell was I thinking?!
3 men, 3 women
Previous Productions:
Little Hibiscus Productions - New York, NY, July 2008
Festival 56 - Chicago, IL, August 2008
Manhattan Repertory's Summerfest - New York, NY, July 2009
Upcoming Publication:
Next Stage Press
Publication:
Litchfield Literary Review - November 2008
A white wedding – or is it?
As the weekend wedding to the self appointed groomzilla and his pro-elopement fiancé proceeds - the happy promise of a new family fades into doubt. With twelve hours until they say ‘I do’, they are met with her brother - the petulant wannabe rocker; a stripper who can’t get through a lap dance without tears; and the mother-of-the-bride – a traditionalist who is a little more than hesitant to give her little girl away. As the seconds tick away, will they find happiness, a one way ticket to Hawaii, or the more likely promise of disaster? Necessary Adjustments tells a comical tale of knowing when to alter your personality or fight like hell for the ones you love.
5 men, 4 women
Previous Production:
Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, October 15 - 25, 2009
How far would you go to succeed?
Onward, Forward is a comic look at the ongoing relationship between Joe, a disgruntled folk singer dying to rock out and his songwriter/ manager, Ryan who searches for a cure to life in the offices of whichever doctor his insurance will allow. Their frustrating friendship is put to the test in suburbia where what starts as a typical gig leads to encounters with a sharp witted single mother, a sorority girl looking for a way to entertain herself for the summer, and parents that seem harmless on the outside. As their musical pit stop gets extended, Joe and Ryan find themselves in a situation that threatens to make them lose who they are and who they want to be.
A humorous, often touching tale of staying in touch with reality, the value of friendship, family, and knowing when to let go.
4 men, 4 women
Previous Production:
Little Hibiscus Productions - New York, NY, December 2008
Upcoming Publication:
Aspire Plays
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, (bang!) la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, (choke!) la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, (gasp!) la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, (thud!) la la la la. The annual holiday party at Cole Industries is off to a…well, bang. With news of their overnight closing, Chuck, the brash but loyal employee, chooses this moment to deliver a death threat…just as a shot rings out and Mr. Cole is found dead at his feet. As the staff scurries for safety, motives build in accord with the staggering body count. To find safety, Chuck and his merry band of misfits must travel through the trenches of hell (read: the mail room, executive offices, and Marketing Division) and only if they survive will they find the truth. Paper Jam – an Interoffice Love Story (Body Count: 9) is a comedic romp of murder, revenge, and love – whether it be for affection or power. Boasting a cast of 13 actors wielding countless hats, see if you can predict who’ll be amongst the lucky survivors. They sure as heck can’t.
8 men, 4 women
Past Production:
Staged Reading benefiting the Organization for Autism Research - Houston, TX, December 2011
Martin’s bored. Having abandoned life’s challenges – including an overtly demanding wife and a competitive golf tour that regarded him as their bastard stepchild, he’s been left fat, inert, and working as a bartender at a local club. His complacency is shaken when there’s a call to arms to save the local course from development. Accompanied by his best friend and confidant Luke; the swagger-filled, tight pants wearing Benny; and Benny's affection-starved wife, Michelle, Martin’s forced to grip the clubs again and search for the best lie before he loses everything. Particularly Dangerous Situation (P.D.S.) is a comedic battle of egos in which the true victor will be decided long after the final round.
5 men, 3 women
Laugh Riot - A couple on a second date encounters differences in their views on the levity of sex. 1M, 1F - mid-late 20s.
Toy Store - A lesbian couple has their love life thrown out of whack when a certain toy is introduced to enliven their bedside manner. 2F. Late 20’s – Late 30’s.
Run, Run, Away - As a young man elopes, his best man blindly accompanies him, only to witness a world of complications lies hours ahead. 2M. Late 20’s – Late 30’s.
Coffee, Tea, Me? - A one night stand finds the unsuspecting without clothes and forced to wait out the day together. 1M, 1F – Mid 20’s – early 30’s.
4 men, 4 women (doubling possible)
Previous Production:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, October 2009
A house brought together by marriage - divided.
The Edelbraham Pact of 1978 (the brain child of Phil Edel and Victor Abraham), a fraternal bond brought together by life-long friends, is proposed the night before June Edel's 18th birthday. Its purpose? To bring their families and more specifically their children together in an American arranged marriage so that they will always sustain as soul mates. One slight problem. What will the unknowing women say? A resounding "no", would severely underestimate their reaction. The appropriate chaos follows, with each family falling apart alone and rallying together - ultimately finding the true motivations of each man.
(Scattered) Arranged is a comedic, but touching trip to discover whether Phil and Victor can create a family or slow down and appreciate the one’s they already have before it's too late...
4 men, 5 women
A small town baseball team is rocked when their latest ringer, a softball ace named Alex, is revealed to be Alexandra. Her arrival challenges the old guard, unifies the team’s irregular stars, and tries to bring them to a title amidst constant turmoil.
The Bees, a minor league baseball team are running on empty. Jack Snow, their shameless self marketing veteran, has a tired arm and to save his job and his team’s playoff hopes, their coach recruits a star softball player who only wants to help the team. When the new ace is revealed to be Alexandria, the team divides. Young rookie Kevin Brunston empathizes, but only when he isn’t be pressured by his future in-laws to land a big contract and coach Don is more than ready for a snowbird retirement. As her start approaches, the team reaches boiling point as egos, talents, and gossip break their foundation apart, leading to a final day that will decide all their fates.
A Slow Descent explores America’s pastime where agents, broadcasters, and players alike are forced to identify with the value of tradition and the sacrifices they make to survive together as a family.
5 men, 3 women
Who'll be the one to find you?
When a professional hockey team comes calling, Ben has to celebrate. His zealous festivities leave him with an upset girlfriend, a lovelorn best friend, an underappreciated teammate, and an ankle device monitoring his movements to a probation officer. As their final playoff game approaches, Ben not-so-deftly navigates the temptations that could potentially undercut his future and leave him with all or nothing. Wincing at the Light is a comedic portrayal of what can happen when loyalty, friendship, and love are forced to face off to decide the true winner.
3 men, 4 women
Past Production:
Love Creek Productions - New York, NY, March 2010
One Acts
Bobby 'The Wolf' is on the prowl. Perched by his dimly lit table, his fine tuned women chasing skills are at a peak tonight. What's on the menu? Three sisters, each a little trickier than the last to 'blow away'.
1 man, 3 women
Past Production:
Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN, May 2011
Tara is a love machine. Tara is a love machine with a penchance for taking detailed notes immediately after her encounters. Tara is a love machine who is going to have that baby whether her hubby, Will, wants it or not. Tara is a love machine that's gone a little haywire and with only one route back to reality - Will.
1 man, 1 woman
Past Production:
Cone Man Running Productions - Houston, TX, October 2011
A despondent young man seeking answers at church encounters a well meaning, but troubled, groom and his bride to be, a painfully familiar face from the past.
2 men, 1 woman
Previous Productions:
Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, March 2008
Strawberry One-Act Festival - New York, NY, February 2009
Awakening Drama - New York, NY, April 2009
Chattanooga State Community College - Chattanooga, TN, May 2011
Publication:
Oregon Literary Review - Winter 2008
A one night stand finds the unsuspecting without clothes and forced to wait out the day together. Originally part of the Quiet Bed collection.
1 man, 1 woman
Previous Productions:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, October 2009
Between Us Productions - New York, NY, October 2010
Super hero sidekicks plan a wedding - with a twist.
1 man, 3 women
Previous Production: Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, November 2007
A 1980’s high school hallway is overrun by a plethora of students seeking popularity through dates, hidden agendas, and life altering changes that come with just a little hairspray.
1 man, 3 women
Previous Productions:
Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, November 2008
Brief Acts - New York, NY, September 2009
n.u.f.a.n. Ensemble - Chicago, IL, June 2010
Lone Star Community College - Tomball, TX, April 2011
Staged Reading:
Theatre Southwest Readers Theatre Houston, TX, March 2011
Publication:
Record Magazine - May 2010
While most families are putting up the last stocking on Christmas Eve – Joe's night finds him in a rundown mall – attempting to convince Santa to reconsider his daughter's selfless Christmas wish. What do you do when 'Santa' is the one needing an infusion of holiday spirit(s)?
2 men, 1 woman
Past Production:
n.u.f.a.n. Ensemble - Chicago, IL, December 2011
A couple faces difficulty in naming their baby.
1 man, 1 woman
Previous Production:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, January 2009
A couple on a second date encounters differences in their views on the levity of sex. Originally part of the Quiet Bed collection.
1 man, 1 woman
Upcoming Production:
Big Head Productions as part of "Motel Tropicana - A Night No-Tell Shorts" - Houston, TX, January 19th - February 4th, 2012.
Previous Productions:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, October 2009
The Seven Collective - New York, NY, January 2010
Publication:
Instigatorzine! - November 2010
Bobby’s having a bad day. Nature’s decided his wife and mistress are giving birth on the same day. Same time. Same room. His luck slides further into despair as the perverted Dr. Bryce is the lone available ‘hoo-ha doc’ on call. As the clash heightens the fated foursome counters ice fights, dual sedation, and maybe even a birth or two.
2 men, 2 women
Previous Production:
Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, October 2009
An international, squeaky clean, family band breaks up and reveal their true colors.
2 men, 2 women
Previous Productions: Phare Play Productions - New York, NY, March 2008
Brief Acts - New York, NY, May 2009
As a young man elopes, his best man blindly accompanies him, only to witness a world of complications lies hours ahead. Originally part of the Quiet Bed collection.
2 men
Previous Productions:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, October 2009
Snorks and Pins One Act Festival - New York, NY, June 2010
Summer Play 2011 by Changing Scene Theatre Northwest - Washington state, August 12-21, 2011
An uncle and nephew's damaged relationship is brought to a breaking point when a mysterious customer intervenes.
2 men, 1 woman
Previous Staged Reading: Ten Grand and A Burger - New York, NY, June 2007
Did your last vacation include lying to your wife about an unsafely performed medical procedure? Did it involve your high level of intoxication and sheer disregard for body, family, health, and future? Did it really, really hurt for a week afterwards? No? Ted's did. Ted's got some explaining to do.
1 man, 1 woman
Upcoming Production:
Carte Blanche Studios - Milwaukee, WI, January 2012
A couple trains for a crossword puzzle tournament and encounters a curious obstacle.
1 man, 1 woman
Upcoming Production:
Chattanooga State Community College - Chattanooga, TN, May 2011
Previous Productions:
Algonquin Theatre - New York, NY, July 2008
Brief Acts - New York, NY, May 2009
Kassi Festival - Chicago, IL, May 2010
Notes from the Underground Festival - New York, NY, June 2010
WINNER: Outstanding Play
Publication:
Litchfield Literary Review - November 2008
As the clock strikes an unimaginably early hour on Christmas morning, siblings Sam and Jessie debate over which was of them was naughty or nice. As morning fast arrives and they inevitably exchange gifts, the answer becomes rather clear.
2 characters *gender flexible
Publication:
PLAYS: The Drama Magazine for Young People - Winter 2011
A lesbian couple has their love life thrown out of whack when a certain toy is introduced to enliven their bedside manner. Originally part of the Quiet Bed collection.
2 women
Previous Productions:
Brief Acts - New York, NY, October 2009
Jessica and Ryan's second date sees them delve into their flaws and dating preconceptions in hope they will be overlooked for a chance at date number three or more.
“The piece’s most touching moment comes as the two confess their faults and explain the nature of their characters to each other: It’s pleasant in a familiar way.” (www.theatreonline.com)
1 man, 1 woman
Previous Productions:
Little Hibiscus Productions - New York, NY, February 2009
Brief Acts - New York, NY, May 2009
John Chatterton Prod. - New York, NY, January 2010
Ticket 2 Eternity Prod. - New York, NY, September 2011
Finalist:
St. Mary Hall's Spring Shorts Ten Minute Play Festival - 2009
Publication:
Freight Train Magazine - November 2008
An urban legend has come true. There once was a tale of a mysterious man, an enigma who turned men's lives upside down. They would lose sleep, gain weight, and find hair mysteriously gone white. He is... 'The Baby Maker' – natural ally to the ticking clocks of women and nemesis to modern man. Today, he's been spotted. Hide your wives...
4 men, 1 woman
Previous Production:
10x10 Play Festival - Houston, TX, August, 2011