Just heard a quick story on NPR about a blues player named Robert Johnson who Sold his soul to the Devil. Questions? Why would someone do that? Is the return really worth that much? What is it about a person’s history in which would cause him to do that? Can it be bought back? Devil/Redeemer…
Category: Play Ideas
OFW from America
Had this idea for a play for a long time: Fil-Am student contemplates getting a job overseas because of the bleak economy in America. Interesting take on the OFW situation in the Philippines as people try to get work abroad. Questions: Should this person go? Offered the job? Why not? What are the parallels with…
Hurtful Sally
A character who always plays the victim. Poor me. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Dreaded Pride
Even though having too much pride is the punchline to one of dad’s favorite jokes, after learning about the ill effects of Pride, as a Sin, has created such a stir within me that I have to explore this as a theme! I’m seeing how being Prideful can effect a person’s ability to function authentically….
Dancing Dancing Dancing… He’s a Dancing Machine
With my playwriting antenna up, because it was so loud, it kinda made me think of a play that happens on a dance floor, where there is no dialogue and all action. A couple is at a small table down left facing the audience enjoying the dance band in front of them. Then a stray…
Slipping Away
A person who worked hard to get everything she/he wanted in life sees that all of it is slipping away.
Royal Wedding
Always wanted to write about an uncommon form of a Royal Wedding. Watching the Royal Wedding right now and taking notes. Hmm… Should be interesting what I come up with when I re-watch this. – why is there even an option of someone speaking against them being together? – they use old English, do thouest…
Betrayal and Forgiveness
The theme of being betrayed and betraying someone has played on my mind for a long minute now. Like what are the circumstances in which a really really good friend, or family member, betray someone that loves them. Or think that they were a dear friend. What are the causes of it? What are the…
Mary
Character sketch on Mary. She’s in her mid 70’s. Her heart is in the right place, but she doesn’t listen when instructions are given. She likes to chat. She likes to talk about her age. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Slow poke
Slow poke – a person waiting for someone to friend them on Facebook – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone