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I LEFT MY DIGNITY

IN MY OTHER PURSE

COMEDY/FARCE/

ROMANTIC COMEDY

Ah, retirement! The time we all look forward to - until it all goes to hell in a handcart. A four-day bender sends Ruth Baker, a non-drinker, on a hysterical truly humiliating journey with her friends Marge and Maya to reveal what happened during those four horrible days. READ MORE

HOMELESS NOT

HELPLESS

DRAMA

Narrowly escaping a rape by her new stepfather, fifteen-year-old Cherry is evicted facing all the pitfalls and terrors of homelessness. Saved by Maddy and her family of homeless women, they must all come together to school the naïve Cherry amid the growing rebellion in the family.
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LIFE AIN'T FAIR

DRAMA

Great aunt Bessie, a dirt-poor, uneducated mountain woman must traverse the ups and downs of raising newly orphaned 14-year-old twins teaching them how to overcome their deep scars and painful loss in the mountains of Tennessee. READ MORE

THE MARRIAGE PICKLE:

UNTYING THE NOT

COMEDY/FARCE/
ROMANTIC COMEDY

Who wouldn’t want to retire and live a life of leisure? Strong-willed, Managing Editor Liv Torgensen, that’s who! Husband John issues the ultimatum - retire or divorce. Liv will do anything to win John back. Anything - except retire... Who will win the divorce wars?
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MISSING BUTTERFLIES

DRAMA
Retired couple, Kristen and Craig, spent twenty-four-seven traveling in the same footsteps making the same memories. Driven by a desire to discover herself, Kristen separates to find the butterflies she had as a newlywed only to discover new feelings and desires for another man. Can white-hot passion be quenched and if so, at what cost?
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CRAVING BUTTERFLIES

THE MUSICAL

COMING SOON!

SAVING THE PAST: THE MUSICAL

COMEDY/MUSICAL

Four very successful Hollywood stars return to The Harvey Lawrence Theatre only to discover it has been boarded up. The Historic 110-year-old Theatre is slated for the wrecking ball. It’s a race against time to prevent The Harvey from becoming yet another condo. Fainting, gunshots, begging, handcuffs, protests, reporters, dancing, singing, and hope ensue. With Abbott Development holding the deed and Cora’s son Chris the winning bidder to tear down the Harvey, who will be victorious in Saving the Past? READ MORE

1 - Saving the Past Overture

In The Rearview

DRAMA

Estranged Great Grandmother Kate returns to Denver from a ten-year absence. Trapped by a blizzard, deep secrets and traumas are finally exposed uniting and healing three generations of the family. READ MORE

Life, Love and the Pursuit

DRAMA

Maxine Stafford 67 meets the very successful 55-year-old writer, Ryan Allen Squire. As Maxine attempts to play matchmaker for Ryan, the two develop a very unlikely friendship that changes both of their lives forever. READ MORE

LIFE & LOVE AFTER THE PURSUIT

DRAMA/TRAGEDY

Maxine Squire, 68, and her very successful 56-year-old writer husband Ryan Allen Squire are newlyweds relishing their married life when Maxine’s grandson, Gabe, is thrust upon them. Gabe is a troubled teen addicted to speed and rapidly spiraling downhill. Maxine believes in Gabe and refuses to accept the danger he brings into her home.
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LIFE, LOVE & OBSESSION

DRAMA/MYSTERY THRILLER

Ryan 57, a highly successful blind author and his beloved older wife, Maxine 69 are enjoying Ryan’s newfound celebrity. Ryan is being stalked by an obsessive fan while Maxine’s daughter Lori’s, new friend, Leslie, has a shameless crush on Ryan and deep painful wounds are exposed.
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TRIAL OF THE YEAR: TEACHER vs CHILD

DRAMA/TRAGEDY

Mitch Robbins a four-time Teacher of the Year award winner and his successful wife, Gwen’s happy life are interrupted by sordid allegations of sexual misconduct against a female student. Trial of the Year: Child vs Teacher takes you on a pain-filled journey of truth, lies, and loss.
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A MIRACLE FOR CHRISTMAS

“A Miracle for Christmas” by Shelley Chester is a heartwarming and poignant screenplay that expertly weaves together the stories of multiple characters who find themselves at the precipice of despair just days before Christmas. At its core, the screenplay is a narrative about faith, hope, and the power of community, with each character's journey symbolizing different facets of human resilience and the importance of believing in miracles. The character of Chris, the bright-eyed twelve-year-old, embodies youthful optimism and determination. His decision to take matters into his own hands, despite his young age, reflects the innocence and unyielding hope that often characterize childhood. Chris's relationship with Hope, a once-successful vice president now homeless, is a particularly significant element of the story. Hope’s name itself serves as a powerful symbol throughout the screenplay, embodying the concept of faith and the belief that, no matter how dire circumstances may seem, there is always a chance for redemption and renewal. Thematically, *“A Miracle for Christmas”* is rich in its exploration of faith, both religious and secular. The characters are bound together by their collective belief that something greater than themselves can intervene and change their fates. The screenplay doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of life, but it balances these with a message of hope and the belief that miracles can and do happen. “A Miracle for Christmas” is a screenplay that resonates with universal themes of hope, faith, and the power of community. The screenplay is a testament to the idea that no matter how difficult life becomes, there is always the possibility of a miracle, especially when faith and community come together. FLIGHT DECK

SECRET IN THE TRIANGLE

Shelley Chester’s screenplay, Secret in the Triangle, offers a captivating exploration of one of the most enigmatic phenomena in history: the Bermuda Triangle. Through a narrative that seamlessly blends supernatural intrigue with the resolve of human spirit, Chester crafts a story that is both suspenseful and deeply resonant, anchored by strong, dynamic female characters who defy the often-limited roles traditionally offered to older women in cinema. At the heart of Secret in the Triangle lies a deep exploration of generational ties, particularly the relationship between Mickey Jameson, a driven marine archaeologist, and her granddaughter, Caddy. This intergenerational bond is a central theme of the screenplay, reflecting not just a passing of the torch, but a blending of wisdom and youthful curiosity that is crucial to solving the mysteries that unfold. Chester, in her writer’s statement, emphasizes her commitment to showcasing women over sixty as vital, active participants in society, and Mickey Jameson embodies this ethos with grace and determination. She is not simply a relic of the past but a central figure whose experience and resilience drive the narrative forward. Supernatural elements in Secret in the Triangle are woven into the narrative with a deft hand, never overshadowing the human drama at the core of the story. These elements serve to heighten the stakes, providing external manifestations of the internal struggles faced by the characters. The encounters with inexplicable entities and the government intrigue that complicates the mission add layers of tension, yet they also offer opportunities for the characters to demonstrate courage and resolve in the face of the unknown. Chester’s inclusion of these elements suggests a worldview in which the supernatural is not an aberration but an integral part of the fabric of existence, challenging the characters to expand their understanding of what is possible.

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AWARDS RECEIVED FOR PLAYWRITING AND SCREENWRITING

THE MARRIAGE PICKLE: UNTYING THE NOT

2020 SEMIFINALIST – WOMEN ARE FUNNY

2022 WINNER - THE ROBERT J. PICKERING/ J.R. COLBECK AWARD FOR PLAYWRITING EXCELLENCE

Produced May 2022 at Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, MI

I LEFT MY DIGNITY IN MY OTHER PURSE

2018 WINNER - THE NEIL SIMON FESTIVAL NEW PLAY AWARD
2018 FINALIST – THEATRE VICTORIA
2018 FINALIST - VINTAGE THEATRE

2018 FINALIST - McLAREN MEMORIAL COMEDY PLAYWRIGHT COMPETITION
2018 SEMI-FINALIST - AACT NEWPLAYFEST

2018 RUNNER-UP – ROBERT J. PICKERING AWARD.

Performed July - August 2019 at The Simonfest in Utah with Clarence Gilyard.

Performed May-June 2022 production in New Jersey starring Joyce DeWitt.