Brian J. Tognotti
- In the Family
Gay college student Garrett Scott is the fifth generation of a family of Methodist ministers. He discovers his Great-Great-Grandfather Sebastian’s diary hidden in an attic for more than 150 years. The secret diary raises the question: “where does religious fervor end, and hypocrisy begin?” Will Garrett find love with his best friend, Pete, or a lifetime of torture in the family closet? A comic drama with an historical twist.
Two-Act: 2 hr. – 1 set
4M: 2-20s, 40s, 50s
2F: teen, 40s
- Sense Memory
Shane and J.D. are straight actors playing gay lovers in a play. Shane suggests an experiment to get J.D. more “into” his role, with unexpected results. J.D.’s girlfriend, Val, senses something is amiss. Can method acting cross personal boundaries, or intimacy be manufactured? How far will Shane and J.D. go for art, or for life?
One-Act: 20 min. – no set
2M: 20s-30s
1F: 30s
- Three Corners
Tory and Kevin, two friends from the sticks, go to San Francisco in search of husbands. A barfly, Phillip, introduces them to his odd set of friends. Who will end up with whom; and is everyone who they appear to be? A comedy about expectations. and why we lower them.
One-Act: 40 min. – 1 set
3M: 20s-30s
1F: 20s-30s
- Make Love Not War
Through time travel, Nicky, a present-day, anti-war activist, and Marcellus, a Roman soldier in Caesar’s time, meet and become lovers. Now that Marcellus is called to war, Nicky has other plans.
One-Act: 10 min. – 1 set
2M: 20s-30s