Liv Shoup

Liv Shoup (she/her) is a Philadelphia based writer, theatre artist, and gamer! Her plays are mostly comedies that include strong female leads and usually some kind of little critter (be it a rat on wheels or a puppet of a dead dog). She likes to write plays that reflect real life, real people, and real problems, but taken about five steps goofier. The goal is to make people laugh, and also make them leave going "that was so real!"
Her most recent play, Girlfails, concluded a sold-out run this summer! She also writes for a YouTube channel called GameToons, with over ten million subscribers. And when she's not doing that, she can be spotted through the window of the box office at Drexel University, where she works as the Audience Services Coordinator. Drexel is also her alma mater, where she...

Liv Shoup (she/her) is a Philadelphia based writer, theatre artist, and gamer! Her plays are mostly comedies that include strong female leads and usually some kind of little critter (be it a rat on wheels or a puppet of a dead dog). She likes to write plays that reflect real life, real people, and real problems, but taken about five steps goofier. The goal is to make people laugh, and also make them leave going "that was so real!"
Her most recent play, Girlfails, concluded a sold-out run this summer! She also writes for a YouTube channel called GameToons, with over ten million subscribers. And when she's not doing that, she can be spotted through the window of the box office at Drexel University, where she works as the Audience Services Coordinator. Drexel is also her alma mater, where she got her B.S. in Screenwriting and Playwriting. (Super senior much?)
Anyway, Liv loves to chat and make a friend, so hit her up if you want to exchange plays or ideas or something! :)

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Scripts

Girlfails

by Liv Shoup

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
satire

Everyone likes Joy. Nobody likes Frankie. Well, except Joy. This is the story of two best friends in their early twenties -- you know, the "I need a job, what am I doing with my life, do you think it's safe to drink this beer off the sidewalk" part of your early twenties -- trying to navigate life one failure at a time. Because though things seem easier with your bestie by your side, what happens when she has...

Everyone likes Joy. Nobody likes Frankie. Well, except Joy. This is the story of two best friends in their early twenties -- you know, the "I need a job, what am I doing with my life, do you think it's safe to drink this beer off the sidewalk" part of your early twenties -- trying to navigate life one failure at a time. Because though things seem easier with your bestie by your side, what happens when she has everything you don't?

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Skinny Legend

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama

When fat-positive Instagram influencer Katy comes meets her "traditionally handsome" boyfriend's old friends, she finds herself questioning her relationship with him and her relationship with her body. A dramedy of social media, pyramid schemes, and the chokehold thinness has on our modern world.

When fat-positive Instagram influencer Katy comes meets her "traditionally handsome" boyfriend's old friends, she finds herself questioning her relationship with him and her relationship with her body. A dramedy of social media, pyramid schemes, and the chokehold thinness has on our modern world.

Good Boy Best Friend

by Liv Shoup

Cast Size
3
Genre
dark comedy,
drama

Shelby's dog was dead to begin with. When her Tinder date accidentally brings Dr. Wags back to life via seance, it seems like Shelby's life is finally taking a turn for the better. As the three get tangled in this supernatural mess, Shelby is forced to unpack her past amongst pup cups, games of fetch, and... ethical taxidermy? (Did I mention the dog is a puppet?!)

Shelby's dog was dead to begin with. When her Tinder date accidentally brings Dr. Wags back to life via seance, it seems like Shelby's life is finally taking a turn for the better. As the three get tangled in this supernatural mess, Shelby is forced to unpack her past amongst pup cups, games of fetch, and... ethical taxidermy? (Did I mention the dog is a puppet?!)

The Box Play (A Play About Boxes)

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama

Morgan and Lucy are best friends. Morgan is packing. Lucy is helping. Morgan is having a really bad day. Lucy THINKS she's helping. And Logan won't stop honking the goddamn horn.

Morgan and Lucy are best friends. Morgan is packing. Lucy is helping. Morgan is having a really bad day. Lucy THINKS she's helping. And Logan won't stop honking the goddamn horn.

Foaming at the Mouth

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, Rachel and David are handed over to counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when she's more interested in saving something else, tensions mount in this crayon-throwing, airhorn-blowing, rabid comedy.

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, Rachel and David are handed over to counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when she's more interested in saving something else, tensions mount in this crayon-throwing, airhorn-blowing, rabid comedy.

Foaming at the Mouth - ZOOM EDITION

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
farce,
romantic comedy,
zoom

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, park rangers Rachel and David find themselves on a Zoom call with brand-new counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when Bailey's techniques backfire, all hell breaks loose in this rabid comedy.

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, park rangers Rachel and David find themselves on a Zoom call with brand-new counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when Bailey's techniques backfire, all hell breaks loose in this rabid comedy.