Paul Braverman

Paul is a Bay Area playwright whose plays have received dozens of readings and productions, both nationally and internationally. He has been a wildcard finalist three times at Short & Sweet in Sydney, and is a past finalist for the Heideman Award. Paul is a member of the Dramatists Guild, and is a co-founding member of the Pear Theatre Playwrights Guild. Paul and his wife Robyn Ginsburg Braverman co-produce an annual reading of new full-length plays at The Pear Theatre called "Fresh Produce".

Paul is a Bay Area playwright whose plays have received dozens of readings and productions, both nationally and internationally. He has been a wildcard finalist three times at Short & Sweet in Sydney, and is a past finalist for the Heideman Award. Paul is a member of the Dramatists Guild, and is a co-founding member of the Pear Theatre Playwrights Guild. Paul and his wife Robyn Ginsburg Braverman co-produce an annual reading of new full-length plays at The Pear Theatre called "Fresh Produce".

Scripts

The Lawyer Zone

by Paul Braverman

Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy,
farce,
parody/spoof,
satire

Dan is just a regular, working guy. He drives a garbage truck, pays his bills, and minds his own business. He likes to end his day with a relaxing stroll in the park, but this evening, Dan has taken a wrong turn, a very wrong turn. If he knows what’s good for him, he’ll find his way out quickly, while keeping a firm grip on his wallet.

Dan is just a regular, working guy. He drives a garbage truck, pays his bills, and minds his own business. He likes to end his day with a relaxing stroll in the park, but this evening, Dan has taken a wrong turn, a very wrong turn. If he knows what’s good for him, he’ll find his way out quickly, while keeping a firm grip on his wallet.

Stuck in the Middle

by Paul Braverman

10
Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
satire

Why are we here? What happens after we ascend? Is there “life after rotation”? As Hot Dogs on the left and right wrestle over these questions, the Hot Dog in the Middle struggles to complete even a single rotation. Will they overcome their diverse beliefs for the greater good?

Why are we here? What happens after we ascend? Is there “life after rotation”? As Hot Dogs on the left and right wrestle over these questions, the Hot Dog in the Middle struggles to complete even a single rotation. Will they overcome their diverse beliefs for the greater good?

A Crack in the Past

by Paul Braverman

3
Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
science fiction

The Feldmans are awakened in the middle of the night when a time-travelling stranger lands in their bedroom. He demands that the Feldmans perform a miracle, or humanity will soon perish. Unfortunately, agreeing to dance “The Hustle” is not quite the miracle needed…but it is an excellent start!

The Feldmans are awakened in the middle of the night when a time-travelling stranger lands in their bedroom. He demands that the Feldmans perform a miracle, or humanity will soon perish. Unfortunately, agreeing to dance “The Hustle” is not quite the miracle needed…but it is an excellent start!

The Alpha Bindleman

by Paul Braverman

Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
farce,
satire

Like many corporations, International Unlimited has fallen on hard times. Now, in their darkest hour, the Executives at I.U. look to their best employee – Bindleman. Will Bindleman have the courage and fortitude to do what is necessary? Will he make himself available to every employee at I.U., and will it make a mess?

Like many corporations, International Unlimited has fallen on hard times. Now, in their darkest hour, the Executives at I.U. look to their best employee – Bindleman. Will Bindleman have the courage and fortitude to do what is necessary? Will he make himself available to every employee at I.U., and will it make a mess?

Captive Audition

by Paul Braverman

Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
farce

Myles Clark is an Actor. Drama, comedy, musical – you name it (but movement really isn’t his thing). The stage is his candy store, but not today. Today, those bright lights have never felt hotter, as the dark stranger in the back of the hall holds court. A simple audition for a new play has gone very wrong, dissolving into improvised song, and pig latin. If there is mime, there will be hell to pay.

Myles Clark is an Actor. Drama, comedy, musical – you name it (but movement really isn’t his thing). The stage is his candy store, but not today. Today, those bright lights have never felt hotter, as the dark stranger in the back of the hall holds court. A simple audition for a new play has gone very wrong, dissolving into improvised song, and pig latin. If there is mime, there will be hell to pay.

No Good Deed

by Paul Braverman

Cast Size
8—9
Genre
mystery/thriller

Sure, Frankie Payne was the first female detective on the Boston Police force, but that was a long time ago. Now it’s 1962 – Camelot they called it. Frankie’s East Boston is a grittier place, filled with greed, lust and violence. Worn down but not quite washed up, Frankie is now a gin-soaked private detective, making a living off of any two bit job she can get. She didn’t know that when Milt Stafford walked...

Sure, Frankie Payne was the first female detective on the Boston Police force, but that was a long time ago. Now it’s 1962 – Camelot they called it. Frankie’s East Boston is a grittier place, filled with greed, lust and violence. Worn down but not quite washed up, Frankie is now a gin-soaked private detective, making a living off of any two bit job she can get. She didn’t know that when Milt Stafford walked into her office, the devastating events that drive her from the force would follow him in. Set in the midst of the Irish gang war, this gritty detective yarn is told with a classic film noir aesthetic.

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