Father Figures
A dance/theater play, told half with dialogue and half with 14 dance sequences, about a man's struggle with spirituality, sexuality, and ethnicity. Two acts, three actors (2 men, 1 woman) plus a minimum of 4 dancers.
Dissociated States
America has split into two countries; a young man has split into three personalities. A bold and audacious play about our identities, with an unexpected homage to Matthew Shepard. Two acts, seven actors (5 men, 2 women).
The Mama Rose Pool
A comedy in two acts about a group of middle-aged women who spend their lives playing the central role in Gypsy anywhere they can, and the lengths to which they will go to keep working. Seven actors (5 women over fifty, 2 men significantly younger).
Two-Hander
A grown-up play with puppets, which starts off as an unabashed farce about two moronic producers who want to put on a play in the worst way, and evolves into a dream piece about the nature of creativity. Two acts, two performers (gender variable), plus a stage manager appearing onstage (and however many unseen puppeteers necessary to pull it off).
Lust Angeles
A sexually bold, runaway-train-paced satire set in West Hollywood in the mid-'90s. Three major plotlines, 32 speaking roles (double- and triple-casting possible), three acts, 180 pages. Tranquilizers and/or alcohol will be made available to interested producers.
The Brainstorm
A one-act children's musical, about the importance of artistic expression. 40 minutes; cast can range from 9 (3 male, 2 female, the rest gender variable) to a maximum of 16.
Under My Skin: Cole Porter in Review
An unblinking and irreverent musical review featuring 37 Cole Porter songs—both the popular and the obscure—and narrated by Mr. Porter himself, assisted by his wife Linda and various male "companions." Two acts, two principle actors plus ensemble (minimum of 3 men and 3 women).
The Untitled New Musical-in-Progress
Two acts, seven principles (4 men, 3 women) plus ensemble.
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