Full-Length Plays
Urban Rabbit Chronicles
World Premiere, Georgia Southern University 2022
Ted and Karen’s marriage is unraveling. When they purchase a rabbit statue at a Flea Market, Karen miraculously writes a successful novel. Ted, convinced that Karen is possessed by the spirit of the statue, uses his assistant and a priest in an attempt to rescue Karen.
“…a psychological thriller about ambition, faith, creativity, and how much a person is willing to sacrifice to get what they want.”
- Grice Connect
Black Lives / Blue Lives
Virtual World Premiere, The Theater Project, NJ 2019
A dynamic theatrical exploration of one of the most explosive topics in American life: Black Lives/Blue Lives consists of two monologues –What I Know by Steve Harper and What Cops Know by Bill Mesce, Jr. – that explore the relationship between race and policing.
“Excellent.... Unexpected moments of humor, a shout out to NPR, and insight into the perspective of being a Black man in America.”
- Connie Kuntz, WNIJ, NPR Northern Illinois/Rockford Fringe Festival Podcast
The Escape Artists Children
World Premiere Workshop, Celebration Theatre, Los Angeles 2012
When Grayson, an unemployed attorney, struggles against an overwhelming depression due to the death of her father, and the fact that her brother is in a coma – even her girlfriend Angie and therapy don’t seem to be providing the cure. When she runs into Sheri, her ex from Law School, who is married and (apparently) straight, Grayson finds herself obsessed. Can a kiss from Sheri magically make things right?
“…creative, fascinating… [The] play, within moments after the curtain went up, captured my attention and I wasn’t set free until the last words were spoken…”
- Michael St. John, Canyon News
Plays Ready for Production
PRINCETON THEORY: Lloyd Brown is on his deathbed, holding a grudge against the actor / singer / activist Paul Robeson who he blames for ruining his life. The ghost of Robeson disputes Lloyd’s version and drags him back in time to re-examine a pivotal meeting in 1952 between Brown, Robeson and Albert Einstein to clarify the truth about what transpired. Based on real events. 5M 1W
“… craftily unfolds a tale about how one person's memory of the same events can vastly differ from another's…provides critical insight into a political…past that resonates with the Black experience in today's America.” -Shawn Rene Graham, Director of Literary Programs, Classical Theater of Harlem
SNOW [black man. white out conditions]: A black man recounts the tale of driving from Reno to L.A. and encountering a freak snow storm that threatens his life and his sense of self. Harrowing, absurd, thought provoking and funny, this confessional solo piece reveals sharp truths about modern life and meaning. 1M
ALMOST: Best friends Benjamin and Casey are two struggling actors navigating through the ups and downs of their careers New York City. But when Casey faces the possibility of success in a television series, Benjamin feels left behind, questioning the politics of show business, his viability as a black actor, and his value as a person. Almost tackles universal questions: What is success? How do you find it? And how do you survive along the way? 3M 3W
BLACK / OUT STORIES: A writer obsessed with what it means to be black and gay starts interviewing black queer folks in search of an answer. The interviews turn him inside out, break his assumptions and force him to confront his worst fears. Black/Out Stories uses actual interviews along with a fictionalized narrative that will leave you questioning what you know and celebrating who you are. 4M 2W
For Info & to Request a Script:
Creative Artists Agency
Ally Shuster
(212)277-9000
ally.shuster@caa.com