Plays
Full-Length
June Bugs by Corey Ranson
3 F, 2M
We see them every day. They spend their days without a home. They focus on the next fix. Some are here because they have to be, some because they want to be. Farah Lee Princess, Mable, Perfecto, Jimbo and Cotton are living through what their lives are supposed to be. Their basic day to day needs and activities are the simple things we take for granted. Their tomorrow is not for sure. They know that. They laugh. They fight. They help each other. They are the June Bugs.
The Typists by Corey Ranson
6 F, 5 M
It is WW2 and the battles in the European and Pacific campaigns are raging and so are the typists. These women have a job that is to inform the country about the status of their sons, through the ever famous condolence letters. A young Hispanic girl, Sofi, is new to this process, like the other “government girls” who traveled to the war department to offer their services on the Homefront. Sofi learns quickly, and from her own experience, that all letters are only sent out in English. Through her process of training and prepping to begin her work, she embarks on a journey to attempt to take on this massive issue of English only letters. This is met with surprise and opposition, primarily from her boss Mr. Smith, who has many problems of his own. It is from this daunting and seemingly unattainable task that Sofi learns not only more about herself and her country, but about the realities of war and growing up.
Stones in the Desert...Eterno: An Immigrant's Story by Corey Ranson
3 F, 7M
This play takes place far south, as immigrants crossing the Texas/Mexico border meet on the United States side and discover the complex and dire situation that the vast brush desert land has to offer.
The play follows six immigrants who accidently come together after crossing the border into the United States. After their chance meeting, they learn from each other the true meaning of the people and the lives of those who have gone before them.
The characters soon realize how close together they all truly are and that getting across the border was the easy part. Along with encounters from Border Patrol and a somewhat small group of a drug cartel gang, they start to discover the answers to the questions of their own existence.
The style of this play, while realistic, explores the sensitivities of the spirits that reside in the desert from immigrants who never made it out, using elements of magical realism and dream sequences.
Same as Sarah
by Corey Ranson
6 F, 5 M
Ray and Erma Jimenez who are two normal everyday hard working people, whose life is turned upside down one day when their daughter doesn't come home from school. As they try and cope, while tearing their lives apart to find their daughter, with the help of a strange girl and a distraught detective. Events become even more intense as they find themselves on the brink of the massive industry of human trafficking.
Unravel by Corey Ranson
2 F, 3 M
Samantha, a therapists, a mother, a wife and friend. Her life is in sync, her job and family are perfect. Her friend Beth, not so much. Primarily due to the fact that Beth has lost her daughter in a bus accident. Samantha through her consoling as a friend and comfort to Beth begins to learn more about her own life and what has been going on under the surface. Both women discover new levels of loss and pain as they begin to unravel.
Con-Joined, a Lovely Comedy
by Corey Ranson
2 F, 6 M
Connie and Conrad are in love. Like they are really in love. After returning from a crazy, fun, and enlightening trip together from Mexico, they experienced a meeting with an indigenous doctor out on the beaches of Mexico. Thinking this was just a "palm reader" experience, they both had the same vision as he told them that they were meant to be joined together forever to show how strong their love was between each other. So, they start a social media page to share with the world their journey to be physically joined together. Really, joined together. Medically. Surgically joined. This wacky idea of their love is shared on social media and with friends who are trying to figure out, what is going on! Is it true? Are they serious? Yes.
A Hard Time Swallowin'
by Corey Ranson
4 F, 4 M
In a small Texas town, the tropical storm is bringing in flood water and the Cup O' Love cafe is still open and still serving. As the cafe becomes more of a safe house from the waters, than a cafe, the funny, banter and cafe language between the staff and the customers begins to take on a different tone when Maryann shows up who is seeking Esther. Esther a nurse is just trying to have her breakfast before work. Unfortunately, the storm that is swelling outside, starts to move inside causing the business of the two ladies to become the business of the Cup O' Love cafe.
Explosive Sniffing Mice
By Corey Ranson
1 F, 5 M
Artificial Intelligence is the future, we have them in our living rooms, in our devices and some people have them in their bedrooms. How smart do we want them to be? Charlie has kidnapped Alvin. Alvin is a school teacher. Alvin is not sure why Charlie has kidnapped him. Charlie has been hurt and so has his family. He blames Alvin. Upon revealing what Alvin's fate will be, Alvin is forced to show Charlie what he truly has inside.