Mary Beringer

I'm a writer in Dayton, Ohio. I work write grants by day and curse the blank page by night. I like to write stories that feature strong women or queer stories.

I'm a writer in Dayton, Ohio. I work write grants by day and curse the blank page by night. I like to write stories that feature strong women or queer stories.

Scripts

Romance Is Dead

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

Two friends are afraid of getting caught hooking up on a group trip, so they convince everyone that there is a ghost haunting the cabin they're staying in, moaning and banging around.

Two friends are afraid of getting caught hooking up on a group trip, so they convince everyone that there is a ghost haunting the cabin they're staying in, moaning and banging around.

The Bullet and the Blade

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

Inspired by the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, this play tells the tale of a young woman in the Old West torn between tradition and independence. When Daya's father is attacked, she sets out to seek revenge, only to find herself depending on the hospitality of strangers. Theodore and Beryl Bertilak are an unusual couple living out in the middle of the desert, and everyone has secrets they'd...

Inspired by the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, this play tells the tale of a young woman in the Old West torn between tradition and independence. When Daya's father is attacked, she sets out to seek revenge, only to find herself depending on the hospitality of strangers. Theodore and Beryl Bertilak are an unusual couple living out in the middle of the desert, and everyone has secrets they'd rather keep hidden.

Subbing for God

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

Religion, sex, and devotion intersect as two women from very different walks of life talk about their similarities and differences. More simply: A nun and a dominatrix meet at the DMV.

Religion, sex, and devotion intersect as two women from very different walks of life talk about their similarities and differences. More simply: A nun and a dominatrix meet at the DMV.

No Permanent Damage

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

Amber is not good at romance. It takes all her courage to ask out local hottie, Phoebe. But Phoebe says no. What follows is an adventure about friendship, healing, trust, and laughter, as Amber supports Phoebe through an injury, and Phoebe gives Amber the courage to stand up to her ex. All kinds of love are important, in this story and in life.

Amber is not good at romance. It takes all her courage to ask out local hottie, Phoebe. But Phoebe says no. What follows is an adventure about friendship, healing, trust, and laughter, as Amber supports Phoebe through an injury, and Phoebe gives Amber the courage to stand up to her ex. All kinds of love are important, in this story and in life.

Synapse

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

When Mrs. Brown's husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown's brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Eventually, Mrs. Brown agrees, but quickly comes to regret that decision.

When Mrs. Brown's husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown's brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Eventually, Mrs. Brown agrees, but quickly comes to regret that decision.

Connection Lost

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

A recent divorcee wants to reconnect with her daughter, so she starts playing the hot new video game. But an online relationship makes things more complicated than she bargained for.

A recent divorcee wants to reconnect with her daughter, so she starts playing the hot new video game. But an online relationship makes things more complicated than she bargained for.

Message From The ISS

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

There's an incoming message from the International Space Station. All is not well.

There's an incoming message from the International Space Station. All is not well.

Me and Sam

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

An adaptation of "The Cremation of Sam McGee" (Public Domain).

One man goes on an Alaskan adventure and makes a new friend. But strange things happen in the wilderness.

An adaptation of "The Cremation of Sam McGee" (Public Domain).

One man goes on an Alaskan adventure and makes a new friend. But strange things happen in the wilderness.

Four Horses

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

Four Horses is a blasphemous dark comedy about the end of the world. When Pestilence accidentally kills Death, the whole world stops. The people of Earth become immortal, and it is up to the remaining three horsemen to track down a replacement Death.

Four Horses is a blasphemous dark comedy about the end of the world. When Pestilence accidentally kills Death, the whole world stops. The people of Earth become immortal, and it is up to the remaining three horsemen to track down a replacement Death.

Courtly Behavior

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

A pair of frenemies meet up for afternoon tea.

A pair of frenemies meet up for afternoon tea.

Double Blind Date

by Mary Beringer

Synopsis

First dates are awkward enough without lies, catfishing, and pineapple pizza.

First dates are awkward enough without lies, catfishing, and pineapple pizza.