Scripts, inspiration, and good times
A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
Script Spotlight: The Harlem Renaissance by Lashonda Beauregard
Instead of taking modern characters back in time, though, Lashonda’s inventive story brings a young jazz pianist forward in time from 1927 to 2016.
Exploring Faith-Based Scripts
Explore a diverse range of faith-based scripts, from biblical dramas and monologues to educational skits and contemporary plays, perfect for various audiences and settings.
Script Spotlight: Mentor Wonders by Catherine Lee
Written and performed in 2022 with the help of players from the San Antonio theater community, the one-act play captures some of Lee’s experiences as a mentor for bilingual kids.
Script Spotlight: Unexpected by Andrew Kooman
“Unexpected,” Andrew Kooman’s popular and highly original script about unplanned pregnancies, takes center stage in this month’s Spotlight.
Script Spotlight: Delay of Signal by J.R. Mimbs
Although set on Earth, the story focuses on seven characters locked in a biodome for a year to test and simulate potential conditions for future missions to Mars.
Comedy Play Scripts for a Good Laugh
From slapstick to satire, these comedy play scripts feature many styles and themes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.
Script Spotlight: To Bee or Not To Bee by Tracy Wells
Tracy Wells’ ten-minute monologue is all comedy. Dressed in a full bumble bee outfit, a lone performer tells the sad-and-Shakespearean story of one actor’s star-crossed journey from New York to L.A. to a clown car to Easter Bunny envy at the mall.
Tips for Selling Your Script
Navigating the theater industry can be daunting. With the right approach and strategic mindset, you can increase your chances of success as an aspiring writer.
Crafting Dynamic Character Arcs and Progressions
Characters are the soul of any narrative, and their growth and transformation throughout a story captivate the audience's imagination.
The Art of Crafting Dramatic Scripts
Dramatic narratives have an uncanny ability to immerse audiences in touching experiences, compelling them to laugh, cry, and reflect on the human condition.