six stories
all alike in dignity
QUEER BAIT
Saylor? Saylor... Saylor!?
Saylor's life is a simple one, where moments of connection and alientation provide glimpses into the complex puzzle of his identity. As Saylor encounters more life and becomes more familiar with his own self, he begins a silent reflection on his sense of self from the people he comforts, the boys who loved him, and the memories he endures.
Dramatic comedy. 5M, 1W.
Readings: Ripple Effect Artists (2024).
SANCTUARy
Book - Connor Wentworth
Music & Lyrics - Taylor Thomas, Sarah Katherine Lawless, Sage Jepson, Anastasia Lallos, and Josephine Glass
Music Direction & Orchestrations - Eli Schildkraut
If you knew it all then, would you do it again? Would you do it again?
An adaptation of the Icarus and Daedalus myth, Sanctuary uses the iconography of greek mythology to reimagine the world in which these stories exist today and how they end. It is with that idea that Sanctuary lives and takes flight.
Two Act Musical. 4M, 4W.
Readings: Boston Conservatory at Berklee (2020) and 54 Below (2024).
Blue neighbourhood
A profound quest for love and the heart's resilience in the face of loss and tragedy. Inspired by Troye Sivan's debut album, this play brings the complexities and emotions of a community to the forefront. With a compelling ensemble, vivid imagery, and intense emotional connections, the story unfolds as the characters navigate the tumultuous journey of love, grief, and solitude.
Avant-Garde Experimental Drama. 7W, 4M, 1GNC.
Theatre of the Mad Jesters, 2017.
Readings: New Ground Theatre Company (2019) and Boston Conservatory at Berklee (2021).
RESTING PLACE (part 2)
Alex, Carson, and Katie have a friendship that can weather anything. But when tragedy washes up on the shore of their small coastal town in Maine, their friendship is tested by grief, love, and a touch of mystery. When the storm ends, who will be left standing out in the cold?
Drama. 3M, 1W.
New Ground Theatre Company, 2019.
Readings: Greenhouse Theatre Festival, San Francisco State University in collaboration with ZSpace (2022)
The destination of this train is (a brief inquiry into online relationships)
After a night filled with rosé, New Year's festivities, and an intimate unexpected sleepover, Sean and Cody find themselves entangled in more than just a one-night affair. Kept afloat by social media, technology, and their mutual admiration for Maggie Rogers, their fleeting connection teeters between a mere stepping stone and the path to something deeper.
Romantic Comedy. 2M.
Euphoria Theatre Company, 2022.
SCREAMPLAY
A performing arts school, aptly named THE SCHOOL, scrambles to keep things cool as a series of murders transform the campus into a live, performative horror show. Amidst the creative talents of singers, actors, and dancers, lurks a wolf in goat's clothing, orchestrating a lethal spree that crescendos with each phone call and a student's final curtain call. As the tension escalates, the question remains: who wields the knife behind the mask of artistry?
Dark Comedy. 4M, 1W, 2GNC.
Readings: Rogue Theatre Festival (2024).