SCREENPLAYS
SERIOUS ARTISTS
Upon learning that nobody read his book of personal essays, Carroll Thomas decides his next writing project needs to be spectacular. Unfortunately, he has writer’s block, so stealing his neighbor’s manuscript will have to suffice. Trapped in an ever-growing web of lies, Carroll resorts to desperate methods to preserve his own artistic voice. Comps: Girls, Young Adult, The Other Two
NAOMI DANIELS
Naomi Daniels, aspiring television personality, has few career prospects and even fewer social skills. On her relentless quest for success, she crosses paths with a variety of characters, including a tasteless pop star, a pitiful office assistant, and two vindictive suburban teens. Comps: 30 Rock, Happiness, Welcome to Me
PAISLEY & WILLIS
When two incompetent gardeners accidentally derail a political fundraiser, they embark on a desperate struggle to prevent their sexy boss from finding out. Can Paisley and Willis’ true friendship survive lust, murder, and poor pool maintenance? Comps: Superbad, Psych, Good Burger
All screenplays available upon request
PLAYS
THIRST TRAP
90 pages // 3m, 1w
It’s the dead of summer, and aspiring influencer Charlie, ambitious manager Rex, and AirBnb host Brad are vacationing on Fire Island. When Charlie is disfigured in a photoshoot-gone-wrong, Rex sees an incredible opportunity. This outrageous gay body-horror comedy grapples with the consequences of being visible in a world where your image is everything. Comps: Love! Valour! Compassion, The Substance, Betty’s Summer Vacation
Presented by Vertigo Productions, 2020
PridePlays Selection, 2020
PROTECTIVE CONTEMPT
94 pages // 4w, 2m
The cosmopolitan Catherine, out of place in the 1812 English countryside, begins writing a humorous column about her neighbors for a London newspaper. As the subjects of her writing catch on, friends turn to foes as Catherine discovers that her pithy judgments may have a far more dangerous impact than intended. Comps: Wicked Little Letters, Kate Hamill’s Sense & Sensibility, David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette
Workshopped at Northwestern University, 2018
THE PASSIONS
10 pages // 2w
Judy and Ramona’s best friend has a painting on display at MoMA, and they’re happy for her. They promise!
Presented by Vertigo Productions, 2019