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Adam, Eve, and Steve

10-minute play | comedy
3 characters | 2 men + 1 woman | flexible age/ethnicity

ADAM, EVE, and STEVE centers on two men on the brink of parenthood through surrogacy, determined to prepare for every possibility before their child arrives. With humor, heart, and a dose of joyful chaos, this short play reminds us that even when you don’t feel “ready,” you might be more prepared than you think.

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Whitman & Doyle

one-act play | drama​
2 characters | 2 men | flexible age/ethnicity

Inspired by the real letters between poet Walt Whitman and streetcar conductor Peter Doyle, WHITMAN & DOYLE is a one-act play that brings their correspondence to life. Friendship, admiration, and unspoken desire intertwine as their letters blur into conversation, forcing them to confront the words they never sent and the love they never fully expressed.

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Shrink

10-minute play | drama​
5 characters | 3 men + 2 women | any ethnicity

After a school fight forces him into counseling, sixteen-year-old Andrew arrives angry and unwilling to talk. But through a quiet, patient conversation with his therapist, he begins to confront his feelings about his parents, the bullies around him, and his own sense of identity, discovering that being heard may be the first step toward understanding himself.

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Bar Love

10-minute play | comedy​
3 characters | 2 men + 1 woman | any age/ethnicity

A witty, fast-paced ten-minute play about two people navigating the magic - and the rules - of fleeting bar romances. Over drinks, the two exchange secrets and confessions, discovering that some encounters aren’t meant to last, while others can spark an unexpected, enduring friendship.

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  • FINALIST! Nomad Theatre "One More Round" Play Festival - Bloomington, Illinois

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