Ten Minute Plays
The Mona Lisa is a Lie
The intergalactic freight ship Dawn takes on the occasional passenger to make a few bucks as it transports cargo from one end of the galaxy to the other. When their guest turns out to be an art historian hell bent on finding all the lost art lost during the AI wars, they get more than they bargained for. Commissioned and presented as part of the Ohlone College Playwrights Festival 2024 Directed by Paige Hutchison
(5 actors – any gender.)
The Hearse
Trevor and Wesley have figured out a way to make some extra money on the side by turning a hearse into a party bus at night. When they discover the hearse isn’t empty, the duo needs to figure out what to do with their extra “guest”. Presented as part of the Parking Lot Plays with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. (2m)
Hitch in the Giddy-up
May, April, and June haven’t been connecting lately. So, when their mother summons them to visit, they decide to drive together. Old rivalries and new revelations abound as the sister’s already brittle connections are put to the test when they are forced to spend the night in the back of a pickup truck on the side of the road. Presented as part of the Parking Lot Plays with Nevada Conservatory Theatre.(3W).
Yellow
YELLOW explores the sexism and violence faced by women when they walk down the street. Created as part of the “Empowering Women” 24 hour play festival with the Union Women Actors’ Coalition. (4w)
The Empty Space
When their car is stolen, Conner and Chloe realize that their relationship might be as empty as the vacant space where their car once stood. Presented as part of the Parking Lot Plays with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. (10 minute or 20 minute version)
(1m,1w)
The Van Plan
Jeff has just purchased The Van he will renovate to start his new life. But first he needs to convince his daughter that this is all part of the Plan. Presented as part of the Parking Lot Plays with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. (1m/1w)
Waiting for the Mouse
Five people find themselves in a jail cell in the basement of an amusement park. (2w/3m) Commissioned and presented as part of the Ohlone College Playwrights Festival 2023 Directed by Francesca Jenson