Work in development
We have some really exciting projects underway at the moment, ranging from fun comedy to thought provoking drama, but they all have one thing in common. They are stories that will make you think…without telling you WHAT to think.
We are always open to collaboration. Have an idea or a script to pitch? Connected to a related charity that we could support? Have access to space you could offer us for research and development? Looking to invest in theatre or film? Get in touch - we’ll have a chat!
Gun Play
Donna Avery is charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 15 year-old son uses a gun purchased by his parents to carry out a tragic act of violence. Defense Attorney Jessica Madden is preparing Donna to take the stand at her own trial. The two women are pulled toward each other as they navigate an impossible terrain – trying to understand why Callum would do this thing, and who, ultimately is to blame. As Jessica moves between the jailhouse and her own bedroom with husband Jason, her obsession with the case provokes her to put her marriage at risk and take drastic action in the raising of her own son.
Two mothers. One devastating act.
When does a son’s choice become the mother’s crime?
10 First Dates
After 25 years of marriage, Maggie Callahan finds herself newly single and thrown into the chaotic world of modern dating. Armed with nothing but a martini and a sense of humor, she endures 10 wildly different first dates, from a narcissist obsessed with selfies to a spiritual guru who won’t stop trying to balance her chakras. As Maggie faces the absurd realities of dating apps, mismatched personalities, and midlife crises, she begins to realize that love is more complicated—and hilarious—than she ever imagined. 10 First Dates is a comedic exploration of relationships, self-discovery, and the unexpected joys of being single.
Life Sentences*
Death Row Letters
Robert Poyson, an inmate on Arizona’s death row, has been exchanging letters with Suzanne Michal in England. The first year of their correspondence was at times tender, at times brutal. Searingly honest, shockingly intimate, and ultimately transcendent, this incredible true story challenges the audience to ask: what are the limits of love?
Robert and Suzanne have approached Gooper Dust Productions’ Artistic Director Laura Shipler Chico to adapt a published collection of their early letters into a play, and to develop a documentary about the adaptation process.
* “Life Sentences” is a working title.