Writing

The Vanishing Act

co-written by

Lauren Grace Thompson

A farce, a historical satire, a heist, a con, a murder mystery, and a disappearing act all at once, THE VANISHING ACT finds a slew of off-color characters at odds with art, fame, magic, and history in the making.

12 episodes (35-55 min)

Ep. 1 Transcript

Motz

In a detestable attempt to help him heal from a personal tragedy, Brian's friends leave him with an unwanted roommate, a foul-mouthed talking dog named Motz. A dark existential crisis of a comedy, Motz finds two characters at odds with life, friendship, and Scooby Doo.

90 min.

2m, 2f, 1 actor of any identification

Available for Premiere

10 pg. Sample

Closing the Gap

After 10 years apart, three friends get together for a night of laughs, music, and reminiscing. But as the drinks flow and inhibitions fade, the specter of their past creeps in, reminding them that there are some wounds that not even time can heal.

120 min.

2m, 1f

10 pg. Sample

Closing the Gap Crew, Isa Arciniegas (L), Reed Motz (dir., R), 2017

Stage Kiss

Combining scripted scenes and improvisation, Stage Kiss presents a series of vignettes and short scences performed by two actors that explore different stages and types of love under the safety of it all "just being a play." Throughout several improvised transitions, however, the lines between performance and real life begin to blur.

80 min.

2 actors of any identification

Available for Premiere

10 pg. Sample