Short Plays

In a hotel lounge, an ordinary man’s attempt to break a ten-dollar bill spirals into a high-speed collision of flirtation, accusation, wounded pride, and unsolicited romantic instruction. Rick wants nothing more than a simple favor; Margret, seated at the bar, is convinced she’s being picked up — and decides to take control of the situation.…

In a Catholic church confessional, Father Gibbons encounters Francis, a talkative parishioner who has already been absolved—but isn’t convinced it took. Treating confession like a skill to be mastered, Francis keeps returning, desperate for reassurance that he’s truly forgiven. When Teresa enters for her own confession and finishes in minutes, Francis is outraged by how…

Four senior executives of the Foundation for American Values Faith PAC Foundation convene for an emergency Zoom meeting. At the center of the call is Monica, the impeccably groomed CEO, who introduces a new corporate mandate called the Unified Transparency Initiative — a system requiring staff to declare their intentions out loud before speaking. What…

A guest arrives at a Christmas party expecting a warm welcome, a table number, and maybe a plate of peppermint fudge squares. Instead, they’re stopped at the door by a professionally pleasant host who insists on a brief “routine” security screening. What begins as ordinary check-in questions quickly expands into a calm, procedural interrogation about…

Paul Habilic is a charming professional romantic – the kind of man who can sell a lie with a kiss and a pet name. At a secluded campground, he’s just finished a “special weekend” with Anna, a striking young Russian woman who’s emotionally direct, linguistically precise, and not nearly as naïve as Paul would like…

On a moonlit seaside boardwalk, Mr. Phelps is handed a recorded briefing for a lethal covert operation… and politely turns it down. Enter Ms. Cinnamon, a cool, glamorous rival who overhears the assignment and claims it for herself, complete with luxury accommodations, lavish perks, and a staggeringly large cash advance. What follows is a flirtatious,…

 A quiet weekday morning in a modest neighborhood diner. Dottie Roush, a practical, no-nonsense waitress, seats Arden Daubert, a courteous regular with dementia. He places three plush companions on the tabletop and calls them by name: Miss Clotho, Miss Lachesis, and Miss Atropos, the Greek Fates who spin, measure, and cut the thread of life. …

Burt Dracula has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his legendary brother, Vlad the Impaler. He wants to be dark and terrifying, but he’s more of a discount lounge act than a Prince of Darkness. Tonight, however, is his big moment – his wife, Lucy, is in labor, about to give birth…

 The spirit of “BuhNuh” explores the absurdity of existence and the search for meaning in a seemingly futile world. In a desolate, bleak space, the character Billy sits motionless, observed by two figures, A and B, who question the nature of his being, action, and the universe itself. Their philosophical musings oscillate between hope and…

A daringly humorous 10-minute play that delves into the absurdities of cultural and religious misconceptions. Set at a bus stop in a small American town, the play features PFC Jinnger Hudson, a Marilyn Monroe-esque Marine with a penchant for alternative medicine; Sgt. Nathan Kuffar, her earnest squad leader; and Aishah Tatum, a young American Muslim…