The Pitchforks by Andrew Kramer

FULL-LENGTH (5m)

The camera holds on a lingering shot of the buzzing neon sign and you know exactly where we’re at - EXT. a shitty roadside motel.
INT. A group of old friends reuniting to escape wife and life. But as the sun sets and the heat rises, old ghosts begin to walk among the living. Asking questions about queer representation in pop culture, The Pitchforks is a tender love-...
FULL-LENGTH (5m)

The camera holds on a lingering shot of the buzzing neon sign and you know exactly where we’re at - EXT. a shitty roadside motel.
INT. A group of old friends reuniting to escape wife and life. But as the sun sets and the heat rises, old ghosts begin to walk among the living. Asking questions about queer representation in pop culture, The Pitchforks is a tender love-letter to and vicious indictment of horror movies and the people who love (and hate) (and make) them.
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The Pitchforks

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  • Jack Horton Gilbert:
    7 Mar. 2024
    “ Dark, sexy, haunting. Never lets you get comfortable while it drives to some killer, unexpected locations. ”
  • Ross Tedford Kendall:
    13 Jan. 2024
    “ I lost count of all the twists in this play. This really delivers on the idea of representation in a genre, both with the main narrative and where it goes from there. I wish I could write a play like this. Great job! ”
  • Shaun Leisher:
    7 Jan. 2024
    “ A play with a twist that was utterly surprising and utterly satisfying. I need to see a production of this with the budget for all the moments of stage magic. ”
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Character Information

  • Dan WATERSON
    30s+ ,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Alternative, like California, with tattoos and a beard.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Camden SELLERS
    30+ ,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Clean-cut, like Massachusetts, impressive pearly whites.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Tommy JUTLAND
    30+,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Rough, like Tennessee, calloused hands with motor oil under the nails
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Jack FOWLER
    40+ ,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Sturdy, like Montana, with a jawline and a voice.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    The Drama League's First Draft Residency (with director Charles Quittner), NYC
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    Woven Theatre, Nashville TN
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    Strawdog Theatre Company
    ,
    2018
  • Workshop
    ,
    The Loading Dock
    ,
    2018

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
Princess Grace Award
,
Princess Grace Foundation- USA
,
2019
Finalist
,
Playwrights Week 2019
,
The Lark
,
2019