Amina McIntyre

AMINA S. McINTYRE is an Atlanta based playwright whose productions and readings include: Actor’s Express, Atlanta History Museum, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Out of Hand Theatre, and Vanderbilt University. Her residencies include Blackacre Conservancy Writer's Residency, Hambidge Center and the National Winter Playwrights Retreat. Her plays, On the Third Day, produced by Vanguard Repertory Theatre (2019) and How to Make a Home (2025) earned Suzi Bass Awards. Her play, Lovelaces, won the 2022 KCACTF Region IV John Cauble Award for Outstanding One Act. McIntyre earned degrees in Anthropology from Colby College, African American and African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University, Playwriting from Spalding University, and Theological Studies from Emory University. She was a 2014-2015...

AMINA S. McINTYRE is an Atlanta based playwright whose productions and readings include: Actor’s Express, Atlanta History Museum, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Out of Hand Theatre, and Vanderbilt University. Her residencies include Blackacre Conservancy Writer's Residency, Hambidge Center and the National Winter Playwrights Retreat. Her plays, On the Third Day, produced by Vanguard Repertory Theatre (2019) and How to Make a Home (2025) earned Suzi Bass Awards. Her play, Lovelaces, won the 2022 KCACTF Region IV John Cauble Award for Outstanding One Act. McIntyre earned degrees in Anthropology from Colby College, African American and African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University, Playwriting from Spalding University, and Theological Studies from Emory University. She was a 2014-2015 playwriting apprentice at Horizon Theatre Company, Managing Director of Karibu Performing Arts, 2014-2016 Atlanta Region Young Ambassador for the Dramatist’s Guild, Co-Producer of WeReckon: A Southern Chronicle and the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs 2014-2015 Emerging Theatre Artist. McIntyre currently serves as Co-Founder of the Hush Harbor Lab and is a Ph.D student in Religion at Vanderbilt University.

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Scripts

How to Make a Home

by Amina McIntyre

Cast Size
1
Genre
drama

How to Make a Home follows Antonio, a single father, as he navigates Atlanta’s Continuum of Care system to secure stable housing for himself and his 10-year-old daughter. Antonio contends with the frustrations of bureaucratic obstacles and daily life stressors, striving to maintain hope while providing for his child. Through his story, the play offers an emotional insight into the realities of homelessness and...

How to Make a Home follows Antonio, a single father, as he navigates Atlanta’s Continuum of Care system to secure stable housing for himself and his 10-year-old daughter. Antonio contends with the frustrations of bureaucratic obstacles and daily life stressors, striving to maintain hope while providing for his child. Through his story, the play offers an emotional insight into the realities of homelessness and highlights available services for those in need.

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Sunrise/Sunset

by Amina McIntyre

Cast Size
2
Genre
period,
romantic comedy

Keisha and Morris embark on a long distance relationship in 2005, struggling to maintain with technology and changes in their own personalities and lives.

Keisha and Morris embark on a long distance relationship in 2005, struggling to maintain with technology and changes in their own personalities and lives.

Lovelaces

by Amina McIntyre

Cast Size
5
Genre
drama

LOVELACES is the story of Asali and Ajene, a young African American married couple, who are on their way to a divorce when a mysterious inheritance leads them to question their choices. Working together, they discover that love can be resilient and true even when challenged by unimaginable hardship.

LOVELACES is the story of Asali and Ajene, a young African American married couple, who are on their way to a divorce when a mysterious inheritance leads them to question their choices. Working together, they discover that love can be resilient and true even when challenged by unimaginable hardship.

Eunice in Paris: A Nina Simone Play

by Amina McIntyre

1
Cast Size
1
Genre
docudrama/historic,
drama

After a 2 year stint in Paris, Nina gives her last performance at her regular bar. She recalls her life to this point, what lies ahead and what is best for her life, her career, and her community.

After a 2 year stint in Paris, Nina gives her last performance at her regular bar. She recalls her life to this point, what lies ahead and what is best for her life, her career, and her community.

That What Buried

by Amina McIntyre

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
drama,
period

Tracy and Stacy moved to Paris post-World War II to find freedom. But after the lynching of a young boy in Mississippi and the unexpected arrival of their younger sister Lacy, the Stallings sisters must decide if they stay in the City of Lights or go home. Either way, each must face the one thing they've chosen to hide for the life they want to lead.

Tracy and Stacy moved to Paris post-World War II to find freedom. But after the lynching of a young boy in Mississippi and the unexpected arrival of their younger sister Lacy, the Stallings sisters must decide if they stay in the City of Lights or go home. Either way, each must face the one thing they've chosen to hide for the life they want to lead.

On the Third Day

by Amina McIntyre

1
Cast Size
5—6
Genre
drama

The Lansing family, especially the second son, Omar, experienced a great loss when Nathaniel, Jr. was killed over 3 years ago. The family has tried to move on without much success, scattering them physically and emotionally. When the trial is nearly over and they are asked to make a recommendation on the death penalty, the Omar comes home and the Lansings must come together to agree upon a decision.

The Lansing family, especially the second son, Omar, experienced a great loss when Nathaniel, Jr. was killed over 3 years ago. The family has tried to move on without much success, scattering them physically and emotionally. When the trial is nearly over and they are asked to make a recommendation on the death penalty, the Omar comes home and the Lansings must come together to agree upon a decision.