Matthew Cogswell

Scripts

Solemn Process (short)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

A film director hires a stage actor for a bit part in his film.

A film director hires a stage actor for a bit part in his film.

The Matrix Recommended Your Play (short)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

Two playwrights discuss the joy of trying to be recognized for one's art.

Two playwrights discuss the joy of trying to be recognized for one's art.

Floating on Hope Ave (full-length)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

All the characters in Floating on Hope Ave are simultaneously seeking and running away from
connection. Four stories unfold within the play.

All the characters in Floating on Hope Ave are simultaneously seeking and running away from
connection. Four stories unfold within the play.

Gap Years (short)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

Three generations of men in one household cope with a recent loss.

Three generations of men in one household cope with a recent loss.

Small Ponds (one-act)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

(3m) Frick and Frack are both experienced male actors who struggle with where they currently are in their respective artistic careers. 'Knack' plays multiple roles, switching between them within two of his monologues, as well as two other characters: one in Movement 3 and one in Movement 4.

(3m) Frick and Frack are both experienced male actors who struggle with where they currently are in their respective artistic careers. 'Knack' plays multiple roles, switching between them within two of his monologues, as well as two other characters: one in Movement 3 and one in Movement 4.

Right Now (short)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

Michael and Nick attempt pillow talk.

Michael and Nick attempt pillow talk.

Five Degrees (full-length)

by Matthew Cogswell

Synopsis

Five characters – two pairs of established college roommates and a freshman – are followed over
one year of college. Their lives are co-mingled as they explore the very nature of connectedness
through theatrical analogies.

Five characters – two pairs of established college roommates and a freshman – are followed over
one year of college. Their lives are co-mingled as they explore the very nature of connectedness
through theatrical analogies.