The Scripteasers

A Night of One-ActsBREAK ROOM, by Marley BauerBREAK ROOM is a play about the discussions coworkers have on company time, and what truths they keep from their coworkers. It also touches on the constant grind many people find themselves in as they work to survive in modern-day America.DATING AGE, by Connie TerwilligerNo matter how old […]

THE TREE (THAT WOULDN'T FRUIT), by Benjamin Monts Angela hurriedly prepares the family garden as she waits for her children to come home. As a storm brews and draws closer, we peer deeper into this story about love, grief and family. About the Author… Benjamin Monts (he/him/his) is a San Diego based actor who studied Theatre […]

Friday, May 10, 2024All readings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m._______________________________An Evening of One-ActsJEFF'S LEFTOVERS, by Marc BiagiIn this short one-act, a group of friends gather for Thanksgiving and find out that what's left on the table aren't the only leftovers...NIXON WILL DO THE DISHES!, by Mike StewartA story of a married couple arguing about doing […]

An Evening of Two One-ActsMONTE AZUL, by Laura GracieA whimsical play showing an older woman’s wish to return to her hometown and the ensuing conflict with her daughter.RAPID UNSCHEDULED DISASSEMBLY, by Roger M. HenryIsn’t it crazy when you run into an old friend at the market? And, isn’t it crazy how many luxuries and opportunities […]

A Very Special Evening:A Stage Play and a ScreenplayUNDER THE UPPER HAND, by Lois Muñoz-MerkaA movie star and her former child star sibling wrestle their demons. Who will come out on top?THE COUCH, a Screenplay by Peggy Harmon-JonesA psychologist, haunted by survivor guilt, is obsessed with helping everyone but herself, a businesswoman so caught up […]

 An Evening of Short MonologsCall for Submissions!1. Monolog, 1-3 pages2. Theme: Anything to do with SUMMER!  Summer love. Surfing. Camp. Vacation. School. Beach.Who writes Monologs?You do!  Anyone who attends Scripteasers readings is encouraged to be a playwright for tonight.  That includes actors, audience members or writers.  If you are reading this, we’re interested in what […]

Our first post-hiatus Zoom reading!   QUEEN OF LUCIA by Lisa Balderston A married couple retreats to a secluded cottage for a long weekend, hoping to find peace and strengthen their bond despite the wife’s struggle with bipolar disorder. As they seek solutions, her unpredictable mood swings challenge their efforts, revealing the strain of living […]

NEXT READING: Friday, September 13, 2024What? No readings of new plays from local writers until…September 13?Yep, you got it. The Scripteasers takes a HIATUS from public Zoom readings every year during the months of July and August during which time we read contest submissions – ALL of them! And, if you listen very hard, you […]

A Night of One-Acts"The Circle" by Heath Houseman (2024 Contest Honorable Mention and Judges' Favorite.)A brokenhearted white South African must confront his grief when his multiracial family convinces him to take a journey with them to a mysterious circle his father built deep in the Colorado mountains."The Reunion" by Greg McAfeeThe play unfolds in a […]

The Scripteasers next reading on Friday, October 11 includes selections from our 2024 Contest: "MARK'S SHORTS" by Roxanne Pratt. (Honorable Mention)A neighbor’s ratty looking shorts sparks intrigue and leads to a stagnant couple's re-thinking their life plans."THE BRIDESMAID'S DILEMMA" by Amy Dell (Finalist). A guilt-ridden bridesmaid struggles with whether to reveal to her sister, the bride, the […]

OUR NEXT PRESENTATION: THE TOP THREE       CONTEST WINNERS: "LISTEN" by Roger Henry (1st Place; Judges' Favorite from 2 judges!) A busy middle-aged man struggles to make time for his ailing mother while she struggles with bouts of dementia and lingering long-term memories. "ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE" by David Silva (2nd Place) The 2021 riots in Santiago, […]

OUR NEXT PRESENTATION: Friday, November 8, 2024 Two finalists from the 2024 contest: "Zephyr and Diode" by Peggy Harmon-Jones  and "Coda" by Katharine Rex Moderator: Kymri Wilt More info to come!