Plays in Progress
Below is a list of some of the plays I am working on and are in various stages of development from idea to several drafts in. They are listed in order of most ready to meet an audience to least ready. If you’re interested in collaborating or supporting any of them please get in touch.
The Weaver
A hardworking weaver barely making ends meet by mass producing boring carpets has their usual routine interrupted by a visitor. Excited by the possibility of gaining a commission to make an intricate knotted carpet again, the Weaver is welcoming & amiable. Unfortunately, the visitor is not really there for a knotted carpet and is instead determined to unravel the weaver’s world.
Out of the Night
After sunset on the winter solstice in a remote cabin a hermit drags in an unconscious hypothermic artist who is under-dressed for the weather and warms them up. To the hermit’s surprise there is little thanks for this kindness. Unintentionally brought together, the two find themselves in for a long night when their pain, isolation, and humanity bubble to the surface.
Meltdown
In a world out of time and place a couple hosts a party in an upper middleclass villa in the country. Military Commander Harlow wanted a demure work dinner with only colleagues, but Adi has turned it into a lavish party combining colleagues with elite relatives and acquaintances. Never mind there’s a bit of a war going on, tonight is all about enjoying life, having fun, and letting loose. Harlow and the fellow commanders are thwarted in discussing business, even when a very late messenger arrives and is reluctantly pulled into the party. However, after dinner it all begins to unravel with feuding spouses, the dramatic end to a torrid love triangle, and a fugitive discovered hiding in the house. Can the party continue? What will be the last straw for the typically unflappable Adi? Will Harlow ever hear the mysterious message?
Fall Out: Defence
One part of a three or four part series of interconnecting plays exploring international criminal justice. Only Defence is written so far.
Synopsis: In another world like ours, it is Day 38 in the trial of Skylar Orana for crimes against humanity and genocide. Gabi the lead defence counsel juggles a new interpreter, a controlling boss, and a rogue guard on top of a sick cat as they all grapple to hold on to the ideals of humanity and justice.
In Me
Jamie didn’t believe in love, until meeting Ash. It’s been three years, and now it’s the morning of their wedding. They love each other unconditionally, they think. While looking for a place to hide a wedding gift for Ash, Jamie discovers a hidden box that forces them to question everything.
Micah the Monster Slayer
In most ways Micah is a totally normal kid. Micah likes cartoons, playing games, crafts at school, totally normal stuff – except – Micah slays monsters too! Micah has the power to see the little monsters all around us and slay them to make the world a better place. But one day Micah sees a monster that seems too big to slay. Where did this big monster come from? How can Micah stop its reign of terror? Is there anyone who can help? This play is envisioned to include several actors sharing the lines and using their bodies as well as puppets to create the monsters and characters.