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-letter to and vicious...

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: The Pitchforks by Andrew Kramer
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    Dark, sexy, haunting. Never lets you get comfortable while it drives to some killer, unexpected locations.

    Dark, sexy, haunting. Never lets you get comfortable while it drives to some killer, unexpected locations.

    ”
  • Ross Tedford Kendall: The Pitchforks by Andrew Kramer
    “

    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!

    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: The Pitchforks by Andrew Kramer
    “

    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.

    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

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

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