Paul Hood

Paul Hood is a Playwright/Author/Director/Photographer and Actor in Harrisburg, PA. His productions include Atrophy, The Itch of Gloria Fitch, My Electric Life, The Imposter’s Snow Cone Machine and Apostle of Freedom, which he co-wrote with renowned Voice Over Artist, Leonard Dozier. His plays The Sequin Royale, Pieces, (published by Next Stage Press) and Happy Hour were part of Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble’s New Play Workshop Series in 2020. His most recent productions are Kill Keller and African Company: The Mystery of the African Grove Theatre, which featured in The Shakespeare Theatre Associations “Classics Fest” at Gamut Theatre located in Harrisburg Pa's Arts District. His theatrical directing credits include: Blacktop Sky, Superior Donuts, Topdog/Underdog, Nat Turner in Jerusalem...

Paul Hood is a Playwright/Author/Director/Photographer and Actor in Harrisburg, PA. His productions include Atrophy, The Itch of Gloria Fitch, My Electric Life, The Imposter’s Snow Cone Machine and Apostle of Freedom, which he co-wrote with renowned Voice Over Artist, Leonard Dozier. His plays The Sequin Royale, Pieces, (published by Next Stage Press) and Happy Hour were part of Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble’s New Play Workshop Series in 2020. His most recent productions are Kill Keller and African Company: The Mystery of the African Grove Theatre, which featured in The Shakespeare Theatre Associations “Classics Fest” at Gamut Theatre located in Harrisburg Pa's Arts District. His theatrical directing credits include: Blacktop Sky, Superior Donuts, Topdog/Underdog, Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Come Blow Your Horn, Closing Doors, and most recently, August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. As an actor his theatrical credits include The Mother****** with the Hat, Waiting for Godot, My Electric Life, Lizzie Borden, Lizzie Borden, Rashomon, Glengarry Glen Ross and the award winning short Film, Calls. His other film credits include River City Stories, which he also co-wrote. He is represented by CentralPA Talent for film, commercials, and print work.

Scripts

Displaced Cosmonauts

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A story about the personification of alcohol and marijuana
(Yards Hemscher and Kush Avery) and the two feisty women (Shauna
“Shaun” Webster and Cassidy Washington) addicted to them, and how each
struggle with the happenings of a previous night. With harsh truths
coming to light, and the reoccurrence of one of the lady's addictions,
a surprising life event causes a change in their friendship.

A story about the personification of alcohol and marijuana
(Yards Hemscher and Kush Avery) and the two feisty women (Shauna
“Shaun” Webster and Cassidy Washington) addicted to them, and how each
struggle with the happenings of a previous night. With harsh truths
coming to light, and the reoccurrence of one of the lady's addictions,
a surprising life event causes a change in their friendship.

Accessories for Fun

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A camping trip one year after the pandemic of 2020 follows the lives of Gillian "Gil" Franklin, Gus Slade and Whitney Kingston, as they embark on what will be their last visit to Steel Bridge State Park. When it's discovered Gil has stealthily overpacked items she needs for survival, things turn mysterious when Gil doesn't return to the campsite after a challenging hike on McAfee's Knob. Told through the...

A camping trip one year after the pandemic of 2020 follows the lives of Gillian "Gil" Franklin, Gus Slade and Whitney Kingston, as they embark on what will be their last visit to Steel Bridge State Park. When it's discovered Gil has stealthily overpacked items she needs for survival, things turn mysterious when Gil doesn't return to the campsite after a challenging hike on McAfee's Knob. Told through the perspectives of Gus and Whitney, Accessories for Fun examines moments shared with Gil while they reflect on things overlooked throughout the course of their friendship prior to Gil's disappearance. As the story progresses, Gus and Whitney begin to learn things about themselves that need a closer look due to their self-involvement and personal discoveries.

Freedom's Day

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A follow up to Freedom's Eve, we encounter a family struggling to live out there lives following a tragic event.

A follow up to Freedom's Eve, we encounter a family struggling to live out there lives following a tragic event.

Kill Keller

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A family is torn apart by a functioning alcoholic’s quest for control and penchant to manipulate a mother’s ability to understand why her children want to leave before it’s too late. Her faith is called into question when she finally opens up to her church Pastor and attempts to regain the bond between her sons.

A family is torn apart by a functioning alcoholic’s quest for control and penchant to manipulate a mother’s ability to understand why her children want to leave before it’s too late. Her faith is called into question when she finally opens up to her church Pastor and attempts to regain the bond between her sons.

Pieces

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

Phil Blakeny tries to come to grips with the impending closing of his family's furniture store, something he has kept a secret from his wife and daughter. As things began to further unravel as Phil works long hours to keep things afloat, his reality is soon blurred when parts of his life leading up to the closing come to life, and Phil's late father returns to find out what's really happening beneath the surface...

Phil Blakeny tries to come to grips with the impending closing of his family's furniture store, something he has kept a secret from his wife and daughter. As things began to further unravel as Phil works long hours to keep things afloat, his reality is soon blurred when parts of his life leading up to the closing come to life, and Phil's late father returns to find out what's really happening beneath the surface of Phil's failure. “You’re not only selling a piece of furniture. You’re selling life. You’re giving form to possibilities, shaping dreams made by young couples or the bachelor just starting out, the elderly man or woman starting their golden years in a new home. You’re filling in the void.” What happens when a father’s dreams for his family start slipping away? Captivating until the last moment, this beautiful family drama captures what the American dream means to small towns.

Orchid

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

On the day of his 44th birthday, a slightly neurotic and excessively neat man known as Daniel Stan, makes another attempt at ridding his memories of a painful event from his past. But, as Daniel gets closer to achieving this pivotal moment in his life, nothing goes as planned when his condo is mistakenly listed as an AirBnB.

On the day of his 44th birthday, a slightly neurotic and excessively neat man known as Daniel Stan, makes another attempt at ridding his memories of a painful event from his past. But, as Daniel gets closer to achieving this pivotal moment in his life, nothing goes as planned when his condo is mistakenly listed as an AirBnB.

The Sequin Royale

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

The Sequin Royale: a story about the shine within, the struggles of post traumatic stress disorder, and the groove of being in love.

The Sequin Royale: a story about the shine within, the struggles of post traumatic stress disorder, and the groove of being in love.

Return of the Fat Athlete

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A former high school/College Football phenom returns to his hometown of Harrisburg after a long bout with depression and an eating disorder that caused him to destroy his life and a promising career in the NFL. Upon his return home to reconcile with his family, whom also vicariously lived though his hopes and dreams of becoming a star athlete, he soon begins to realize the root of his downward spiral toward...

A former high school/College Football phenom returns to his hometown of Harrisburg after a long bout with depression and an eating disorder that caused him to destroy his life and a promising career in the NFL. Upon his return home to reconcile with his family, whom also vicariously lived though his hopes and dreams of becoming a star athlete, he soon begins to realize the root of his downward spiral toward despair and hopelessness over the course of two days.

I, Journeyman

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

In the distant future mild mannered newlyweds, Keith and Celia Dugan, find themselves
suddenly propositioned by a mysterious man from their Old Uptown neighborhood known only
as Chase, a man who claims to have lived for more than 100 years. Tired of living a life
consumed by loss and constant change and burdens, Chase shows up at the Dugan’s home one
night during a terrible summer rain storm requesting to be...

In the distant future mild mannered newlyweds, Keith and Celia Dugan, find themselves
suddenly propositioned by a mysterious man from their Old Uptown neighborhood known only
as Chase, a man who claims to have lived for more than 100 years. Tired of living a life
consumed by loss and constant change and burdens, Chase shows up at the Dugan’s home one
night during a terrible summer rain storm requesting to be murdered.

Apostle of Freedom (play)

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

The story of African American Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen comes to life in this story highlighting his triumphant return from a near death experience and the creation of a place of religion and solace for his people.

The story of African American Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen comes to life in this story highlighting his triumphant return from a near death experience and the creation of a place of religion and solace for his people.

The Itch of Gloria Fitch

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

A young woman's skin ailment reveals a deeper truth about the inner workings of her heart's desires.

A young woman's skin ailment reveals a deeper truth about the inner workings of her heart's desires.

Atrophy

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

The year is 2012. The impending apocalypse looms and former State worker Dennis Sampson has
decided to remove himself from society after becoming fed-up with the American dream and the
requirements needed to obtain it.

The year is 2012. The impending apocalypse looms and former State worker Dennis Sampson has
decided to remove himself from society after becoming fed-up with the American dream and the
requirements needed to obtain it.

Happy Hour

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

During weekly happy hours at their local neighborhood tavern, friends find themselves discussing displays of hypocritical mindfulness, betrayal, and self-discovery.

During weekly happy hours at their local neighborhood tavern, friends find themselves discussing displays of hypocritical mindfulness, betrayal, and self-discovery.

The African Company: The Mystery of the African Grove Theater

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

The African Company tells the story of the legendary African Grove Theatre as told from Vaughn Jefferson, a young theater educator living in Harlem. After Vaughn and his longtime partner, Cameron Hodge, attend a revival of Othello, a frank observation by Cameron sparks a heated conversation about the difference between black and white theater-goers, which leads Vaughn to recall elements of his MFA Thesis on race...

The African Company tells the story of the legendary African Grove Theatre as told from Vaughn Jefferson, a young theater educator living in Harlem. After Vaughn and his longtime partner, Cameron Hodge, attend a revival of Othello, a frank observation by Cameron sparks a heated conversation about the difference between black and white theater-goers, which leads Vaughn to recall elements of his MFA Thesis on race relations in regard to the history of theater. As Vaughn recounts findings from his research, the true story of how the legendary African Grove Theater succumbed to the perils of racism during the 1800’s comes to life as the two learn about the cultural differences between white and black Theater Artists of the past and how their actions shaped theater today.

Brighton's Green Street

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

With a new lease on life, cancer survivor Brighton Howard vows to take back his neighborhood located in the Olde Uptown section of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a section of the city hit hard by the infamous flood of 1972 caused by hurricane Agnes. But little does Brighton know his beloved Green Street is the future site of major redevelopment, and a young, progressive real-estate developer by the name of Alex Park...

With a new lease on life, cancer survivor Brighton Howard vows to take back his neighborhood located in the Olde Uptown section of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a section of the city hit hard by the infamous flood of 1972 caused by hurricane Agnes. But little does Brighton know his beloved Green Street is the future site of major redevelopment, and a young, progressive real-estate developer by the name of Alex Park is heading the proposal. As the two men go about their separate lives, lives narrated from a distance by Brighton himself, the reality behind both men’s lives is revealed within a story that deals with our assumptions about social class, gentrification, and race in America

My Electric Life

by Paul Hood

Synopsis

Three individuals grapple with internet addiction all while learning new things about each other and those in their internet addiction group.

Three individuals grapple with internet addiction all while learning new things about each other and those in their internet addiction group.