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IMITATING LIFE

Nineteen years after her abortion, an artist confronts the decision she made. (Drama - 4m, 2f) Productions: Chapel Street Players (Newark, DE)

THIS SEASON'S SWEET PINK CHEESEBALLWelcome to a dark, dark world, a world which sucks you in and makes you... spend money. Welcome to the world of Kulinary Kwickies. Wanda has completely immersed herself in her direct-sales career... but at what expense? (Comedy - 4f) Productions: The Barnstormers Theater (Ridley Park, PA); Wilmington Drama League (Wilmington, DE)FERRAGAMO NEVER MADE A CIRCUS LINEOn the night Greg is to receive an award for excellence at work, his car breaks down on the side of the road and he is forced to confront some issues with his ex-wife. (Drama - 1m, 1f)THE MOST OFFENSIVE PLAY EVER WRITTEN

It is opening night. The actors are ready. The play is about to begin... but perhaps not the play that everyone is expecting to perform. (Comedy - 2m, 2f)

POISONED

After their anniversary party, a wife plots to murder her husband. But he has a surprise in store for her. (Drma - 1m, 1f) Productions: Chapel Street Players (Newark, DE); American Globe Theatre (New York, NY)

THE FIRST DATE

*Published in 2006 by Brooklyn Publishers.

Brad and Delia are on their first date. Despite the antics of their inept waiter, things seem to be going well - until Delia begins to steal things from the restaurant. (Comedy - 2m, 1f) Productions: Chapel Street Players (Newark, DE); Shelterbelt Theatre (Omaha, NE); Maysville Players (KY & OH); Prince William Sound Community College (Valdez, AK)

ANOTHER FIRST DATE

In the sequel to THE FIRST DATE, Brad, fresh out of inpatient therapy, goes to dinner with his therapist, who happens to be Delia's twin sister. (Comedy - 2m, 1f) Productions: Maysville Players (KY & OH); Prince William Sound Community College (Valdez, AK)

KILLING SCHROEDINGER'S CAT

Fifteen years after leaving home, Elizabeth is contacted by her mother, forcing Elizabeth to deal with the memory of her abusive stepfather. (Drama - 2m, 2f, 1m/f)

MUNDANITY

Angie and Nick go to the Wasselbaum house to interview Florence about the effects of her husband's Alzheimer's Disease. But they leave with a valuable lesson about the strength of love. (Drama - 2m, 2f) Productions: Speaking Ring Theatre Company (Chicago, IL); Wilmington Drama League (Wilmington, DE)

THE LIST

Max loves football. He really loves it. But when Jenny, his wife of two years, announces that she has a date, will he realize what's really important? (Comedy - 1m, 1f) Productions: Speaking Ring Theatre Company (Chicago, IL); Hectik Theatre (Saskatchewan, Canada); Emerging Artists Theatre (New York, NY)

A PLAY ABOUT A MOUSE

Jeremy has a problem. He can't sleep at night because of the mouse in his apartment. But when he finally gets rid of the mouse, will he find that getting what he wished for is really what he wanted? (Comedy - 1m, 2m/f) Productions: The Riant Theatre (New York, NY); Just Off-Broadway Theatre Association (Kansas City, MO); Finalist, Geneva Theatre Guild (Geneva, NY)

IN GINA'S STUDIO

Olivia goes to confront her husband's mistress but finds out the girl is not quite what she expected. (Drama - 2f)

IN THE GARDEN

In the Garden of Eden, Eve has an encounter that triggers er to commit Original Sin. (Drama - 2m, 2f)

RISING

On a rooftop at midnight on New Year's Eve, Meredith encounters a stranger who teaches her about the more far-reaching effects of her own actions. (Drama - 1m, 1f) Productions: Speaking Ring Theatre Company (Chicago, IL)

THE END

*Published in 2008 by Brooklyn Publishers

Rachel's relationship with Benny ended, and, desperate for closure, she goes over and over the situation in her mind. (Drama - 1m, 3f) Productions: Speaking Ring Theatre Company (Chicago, IL); Two Spoons Theatre Company (New York, NY); Cafe Theatre Company (Montclair, NJ), Studio 400 Short Attention Span Theatre (Pensacola, FL)

CLARITY

Ann Marie leaves the convent to see if her life decisions have been right for her. When she meets Jay in a bar, she realizes this is her best opportunity to make that determination. (Drama - 2m, 1f)

JACK AND NORA

The note doesn't seem to mean much... but maybe it means more than either Jack or Nora is willing to admit. (Drama - 1m, 1f)

SUBMERGED

Mark is tormented by the memory of his wife and the horrible thing she did. (Drama- 1m, 1f) Productions: Speaking Ring Theatre Company (Chicago, IL)