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The true story of a newborn baby boy left abandoned at a New York City subway station and how the man who saved his life, and his partner, became his dads. |
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Hatch |
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It’s been 18 years since Florence and Edward’s daughter died and they were thrust into the position of raising her children, their grandkids, Bobby and Karen. During those 18 years they coped with the loss of their daughter by going through the motions of raising another family. But they never dealt with the pain, anger, and bitter resentment simmering below the surface, until now. Florence, recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, begins preparing for her own death. Edward, newly retired and home all day, is gnawing away at her last nerve. Although Florence has made her end-of-life wishes clear through advance directives, she does not trust that her husband is capable of fulfilling her desire to die with dignity, and sets down a path to cutting him off to what remains of her life. Bobby and Karen, with problems of their own, are caught in the middle. The family splinters as all the unresolved, dormant heartache and pain finally erupts. HATCH is a fresh, yet stark slice, of Americana through the eyes of one family coping with loss, filling voids, and struggling with their own mortality. HATCH is a timely, relevant story because as the baby boom generation gets older—and technological advancements improve disease treatment to extend life—control over difficult end-of-life decisions will become a much-discussed, prominent social issue. CHARACTERS: 3 Male (1 mid 60s, 1 late 30s/early 40s, 1 early 20s); 2 Female (1 mid 60s, 1 18-years-old) |
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Two Spoons |
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All Steve and Larry had hoped for during their weekend getaway to Philadelphia was a break from the daily routine and responsibilities of being parents of an active tantrum-throwing toddler. But when they meet some "other guy" at the hotel, temptation strikes and threatens to fracture their relationship. What had begun as an innocent, quiet, relaxing trip somehow turns into a quest for redefining the rules of their relationship. Can they ever return to “normal” again in order to keep their family intact? TWO SPOONS explores the line between--and the boundaries of--independence vs commitment, freedom vs responsibility, and fantasy vs reality. CHARACTERS: 4 Male (3 mid 30s, 1 early 20s); 1 Female (Late 50s, early 60s) |
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Andrew Reaches the Other Side |
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Northern New Jersey. Autumn 1993. The New York Giants are on Monday Night Football and Andrew and John are in a comfortable routine, doing what they always do: Talking back to the TV, second-guessing play calls, and drinking beer. Through his love of sports, along with the dissection of Bruce Springsteen song lyrics, Andrew is about to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance that will take him to a places he's never been before. ANDREW REACHES THE OTHER SIDE is a different kind of coming out story. CHARACTERS: 4 Male (3 early 20s, 1 mid 40s); 2 Female (1 early 20s, 1 mid 40s) |
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Boxer Briefs |
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Gay brothers, one hoping to find “Mr. Right” and the other looking for only “Mr. Right Now,” compete in a year-long sibling rivalry that takes them through an unpredictable string of freaky dates, fix-ups, and flings. While at their parents house for Thanksgiving, Tom challenges Rick to have more lasting encounters rather than his usual one‑night stands. In return, Rick dares Tom to have quick meaningless sex instead of always trying to find a long-term lover. A wager is made and their competition commences. As the brothers embark on a series of unforgettable hook-ups and dates, they tangle with guys who are closeted to boldly obsessed activists. Guys with eccentric fetishes, uncompromising genital issues, and bizarre fixations. Periodically, Tom and Rick meet up to spar, provoke, and offer advice, all the while comparing notes on their encounters. CHARACTERS: 4 Male (Twentysomethings) |
[under former title "Red & Tan Line"] |
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Yesterday's News |
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YESTERDAY’S NEWS is a seriocom about two long-distance pen pals who grow up together communicating through handwritten letters, and how the repetitive exposure to sensationalized news programs and talk shows infiltrates their lives and turns their innocent relationship into a ratings-war casualty. CHARACTERS: 6 Roles—1 Male, 1 Female (both early 20s); 4 roles can be either male or female of any age |
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Refreshments |
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Champage and tempers bubble up when two men on a first date share their New Year's resolutions. CHARACTERS: 2 Male (20s) [10 minutes] |
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The Red Oak |
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September 1972. Madeline visits her childhood home in Kansas City to honor Wally, the last of her now deceased five brothers--and senses his presence through Lucas, a current resident of the house. CHARACTERS: 2 Female (70s, early 20s), 1 Male (18- to 21-year-old) for two roles [25 minutes] |
[under former title "Ladies And Gentlemen, Madeline Bello and..."] |
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Before The Last Call |
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Mom and son are having a typical, routine morning preparing for their day when a telephone call changes their lives forever. CHARACTERS: 1 Female (Mid 40s), 1 Male (18- to 20-year-old) [10 minutes] |
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Blowing Smoke |
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Tom breaks out of his comfort zone and invites an online "acquaintance" over for fun with cigars. CHARACTERS: 2 Male (20s) [10 minutes] |
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Blood or Roses |
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Mark and Ricky argue about donating blood and getting married. CHARACTERS: 2 Male (Mid 20s/early 30s) [10 minutes] |
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Chatter |
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Greg and Justin navigate their way through a "terrorizing" coffee "date". CHARACTERS: 2 Male (20s) [10 minutes] |
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The MFA BS Cartel (Becoming Petra) |
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On his/her way to "emerging" as Petra, the playwright formerly known as Pat Smith takes aim at the aggrandized value of MFA degrees, the insular world of academia, and the pimping-ways of Paula Vogel. CHARACTER: 1 Male or Female [10 minutes] |
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Cattle Hymn Of The Republic |
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While on vacation with his/her partner and their 7-year-old son, Alex discovers that there's much more to Walt Disney World than (s)he thought, including the number fat patrons riding motorized scooters. CHARACTER: 1 Male or Female [15-18 minutes] |
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Grits With Brown Sugar |
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Jamie, a weekly regular at the usually quiet Blue Saucer Cafe, daydreams lustfully about the waiter until a boisterous "possé" enters forcing Jamie to confront his prejudices. CHARACTER: 1 Male [10-15 minutes] |
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MONOLOGUES |
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bankrupt |
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He/she reveals the sprialling dark side of being at a creative dead end. CHARACTERS: 1 Male or female |
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On The Docket |
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A judge's distracting thoughts come to light while hearing a case. CHARACTERS: 1 Female |
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The Late Bus |
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Andrew reveals his feelings of being invisible and helpless. CHARACTERS: 1 Male (Late teens/early 20s) |
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