The Prize, a twisted horror play in four acts

by Louis DeVaughn Nelson

LOGLINE:
Two unsuspecting pawn pieces who are harboring a secret must find a way to escape a dangerous game they’ve been solicited to play by dueling NYC theatre production companies.

RUNNING TIME: 60 minutes

SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the classic short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, this black comedy, satirical horror play tells the story of two powerful cooperate couples from the queer...

LOGLINE:
Two unsuspecting pawn pieces who are harboring a secret must find a way to escape a dangerous game they’ve been solicited to play by dueling NYC theatre production companies.

RUNNING TIME: 60 minutes

SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the classic short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, this black comedy, satirical horror play tells the story of two powerful cooperate couples from the queer community vying for a most heinous albeit coveted prize.

Markus and Holger versus Susan and Marla. All members of a secret society of formidable gays, these two teams have a longstanding camaraderie and rivalry based on capitalistic greed. Constantly wagering their minions against each other (in the arena of the arts of all places), their covert attempts to win it all backfire in the end.

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The Prize, a twisted horror play in four acts

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  • Christin Eve Cato: The Prize, a twisted horror play in four acts by Louis DeVaughn Nelson
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    This play is truly thrilling! There are very few plays that I've read that can pull off horror and suspense. "The Prize" accomplishes everything you need in a horror play: mystery, suspense, plot twists, surprises, sexiness, rawness, and entertainment. It's a story about class, money, and status- some of the scariest things on this planet that threaten humanity everyday.

    This play is truly thrilling! There are very few plays that I've read that can pull off horror and suspense. "The Prize" accomplishes everything you need in a horror play: mystery, suspense, plot twists, surprises, sexiness, rawness, and entertainment. It's a story about class, money, and status- some of the scariest things on this planet that threaten humanity everyday.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, The HOT! Festival, Dixon Place - NYC, 2017