SHORT SCRIPTS
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RADIO scripts
A BRIEF HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY THEATRE
A survey of dramatic styles as seen through the lens of a hand lotion commercial, then a 7-minute race through "Our Town", courtesy of Spike Jones. First broadcast on WCLV in 2000, most recently broadcast in 2005.
DEATH OF A JAZZMAN
A look at musical styles in a bizarre retelling of Arthur Miller's classic. "Attention! Attention must be paid to a jazzman who buys a set of bagpipes, Biff!" First broadcast on WCLV in 2001.
PROMETHEUS AND THE GOD(FATHER)
A look at Greek Gods as the "Family" they really are. And a couple of humans plopped on earth with no means to cook a monkey. First broadcast on WCLV in 2002.
ARTNET
A cruise through the criminal art world with Sergeant Joe Frida. In the future, every radio play will be famous for 15 minutes. First broadcast on WCLV in 2003.
THE PEPPERONIS
A look at Tony Pepperoni, his family, his therapist, and the violent dough business that just keeps pulling him back in... First broadcast on WCLV in 2004.
MUSICAL THEATRE GEEKS!
Before there was "Glee" there was this game show where two fanatical fans face off on such questions as "Who was the costume designer on the 1914 production of "Banjo Eyes"? And Sudden Death over a Lloyd Webber song... Most recently broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2008.
ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S "SOUTH DAKOTA!"
A lost manuscript found! Featuring Billy Bigelow, Anna, the King, Enoch, Ado Annie and many more trying desperately to get to the Dream Ballet. First broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2004.
"LOST" ON BALI H'AI
A group of castaways including Nathan Detroit, Maria, Tevye, and Sweeney Todd find themselves on a mysterious island... who will eat who first...? First broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2008.
PROFESSOR ERUDITE L. PEDANTO ON "SOUND OF MUSIC", "MUSIC MAN", "OKLAHOMA"
Finally proof that "Music Man" is a re-examination of Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" and other astonishments. First broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2004.
PROFESSOR ERUDITE L. PEDANTO ON "SHOWBOAT"
We finally find out just who "Old Man De Mississippi" is and what his relationship is to Big Tobacco. Most recently broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2008.
PROFESSOR ERUDITE L. PEDANTO ON "CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG"
The family classic is really an examination of America's schizophrenic response to the coming oil shortage. Really. First broadcast on "Footlight Parade" on WCLV in 2005.
short scripts
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RADIO SCRIPTS
THE TALK
Two people set out to have a truly deep personal discussion about race... if they can ever get through the pre-talk about talking about race. Co-written with Darius Stubbs. Premiered at Cleveland Public Theatre's "Station Hope", 2017.
"A CHRISTMAS STORY" (ADAPTED BY QUENTIN TARANTINO)
A stunningly violent, profane and verbose 10-minute retelling of everyone's favorite pink-bunny-clad boy. "You'll shoot your eye out" takes on a whole new meaning....
Haunted
An actress prepares to step onstage in a tiny role, only to be visited by four very unfriendly theatrical spectres... Premiered at Contemporary American Theatre Company, 2006.
quick trip
A woman stops in to see her almost comatose mother in a nursing home. A song by Duke Ellington reveals a new opportunity. Premiered at Great Lakes Theatre Festival, 2005.
TIES THAT BIND
BE ASTOUNDED by the Amazing Krispinsky in his ULTIMATE FEAT OF DAREDEVILTRY as he heroically, death-defyingly, mind-numbingly attempts his GREATEST ACT OF ESCAPE EVER! But can even he wriggle free... from... HIS OWN LIFE?? Premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival 2005. Performed at the New York Fringe Festival, 2005.
WATCH THE LIPS
Sammy Fullwood and his dummy Mr. McBuffer are happy to sell you theatre memorabilia from the gift shop... or at least Sammy is. Premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival 2005. Performed at the New York Fringe Festival, 2005.
REMOTE
Two haggard businessmen stumble into their hotel room after a disastrous meeting, only to discover they're in the middle of a televised hostage crisis. Premiered at Contemporary American Theatre Company, 2004. Winner, Best of the Fest, 2004.
BAGGAGE UNATTENDED
A couple. An airport. A suitcase left unattended. What could go wrong? Premiered at Contemporary American Theatre Company, 2002.
TEN MINUTES FROM CLEVELAND
A collection of ten 10-minute plays following a day in the life of a major city - in this case, Cleveland, OH. Each play is set in an iconic area ("the hospital","the graveyard", "the nightclub" etc.), so that dialogue can be changed to fit any city as needed. The pieces can be performed separately or as one full-length play. Premiered at Dobama Theatre, 2005.
DYNGUS DAY
Laquanda desperately wants in on Polish holiday Dyngus Day. Her sister Cherisse is here to shut that down. Let the pierogies fly. Premiered at The Manhattan Project, 2015.
ALMA MATTER
Rob graduated from this school. Really. No, seriously. But can he prove it? Premiered at Ohio University, 2012.
THE REASON WHY
Paul has a reason why he was caught with the frog in the blender. And it's a damn good one. Premiered at Geva Theatre, 2014.
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