Plays
The Butterfly Anchor
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
Cast size: 6-7
A former Olympic swimmer, who once basked in glory, is diagnosed with ALS. Overwhelmed by the frightening prospect of losing his independence, he hesitantly hires an unconventional, spirited young woman to be his full-time caregiver. As their unexpected bond deepens, they realize that both have endured traumatic experiences at the hands of family members and others, preventing them from moving on. Confronted with life-changing choices and an uncontrollable timeline, can these unlikely companions find solace in confronting their painful pasts while embracing the present and future in the limited time they have left?
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Staged Reading, Carnegie Stage February 2024
Woodward / Newman Award Finalist 2024/25 Season
Shiva for an Atheist
FULL-LENGTH PLAY and ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Cast size: 12-14
A dying matriarch divulges secrets from her past to her granddaughter, whose wife is pregnant. Terrified of repeating history, she seeks answers to the persistent inherited trauma and fractured relationships that plague the women in her family.
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Point Park University, MFA
Staged Reading
Spring 2023 -
Portland Screenplay Awards / Finalist
Three Blind Mice
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
Cast size: 3
Brought together by tragedy, three men reconnect. They discuss life and the quest for meaning, transcending their diverse backgrounds to explore the challenges of being a man, husband, and father in a rapidly changing world. Amidst confusion and unwavering support, they inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that conventional therapy can't offer. Through heartbreak, grief, and life-altering decisions, these men provide invaluable assistance beyond their wildest expectations. Their reliance on one another isn't just a code; it's an undeniable reality and a vital necessity.
CATS and commonalities
SHORT PLAY
Cast size: 2
On a blind date, two people brought together by friends try and find commonality where there is none. Until ...
Phones
SHORT PLAY (10 minutes)
Cast size: 2
When a man down in the dumps sits on his park bench brooding about his miserable life, he is approached by a stranger with a proposition that promises to change everything.
“A stranger on a bench who knows too much and has a phone that can do amazing things. Who could resist the opportunity to make things right in their life and settle old scores? Darrin Friedman presents this scenario and question in brilliant comic fashion. Revenge can be sweet. Of course, as they say, the devil is in the details. I would absolutely love to see this one on stage!”
- Morey N.
