Jack Levine

Playwright, author, actor, improv performer, standup comedian, and personal storyteller. I have ten published books: LAUGHING OUT LOUD: A MEMOIR; PRIMER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS; TALES OF MIRTH AND MADNESS; PARODIES AND COMEDY SKITS; TEN-MINUTE ONE ACT PLAYS; MORE TEN-MINUTE ONE ACT PLAYS; FULL-LENGTH PLAYS; LIVE, LOVE, & LEARN; AN ANTHOLOGY OF PLAYS BY JACK B. LEVINE, THE FORGETFUL STORYTELLER, all of which can be found on Amazon.com. Jack is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.

Playwright, author, actor, improv performer, standup comedian, and personal storyteller. I have ten published books: LAUGHING OUT LOUD: A MEMOIR; PRIMER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS; TALES OF MIRTH AND MADNESS; PARODIES AND COMEDY SKITS; TEN-MINUTE ONE ACT PLAYS; MORE TEN-MINUTE ONE ACT PLAYS; FULL-LENGTH PLAYS; LIVE, LOVE, & LEARN; AN ANTHOLOGY OF PLAYS BY JACK B. LEVINE, THE FORGETFUL STORYTELLER, all of which can be found on Amazon.com. Jack is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.

Scripts

THE FORGETFUL STORYTELLER

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

This is a story about a man’s determination to help his family overcome their difficulties while he deals with dementia.

This is a story about a man’s determination to help his family overcome their difficulties while he deals with dementia.

HOPE(LESS), A CHRISTMAS STORY

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

It’s Christmas Eve and a family man has to tell his wife that he failed.

It’s Christmas Eve and a family man has to tell his wife that he failed.

EQUALS OF A NATURE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A young couple have decided to get married even though they have only known each other for a short time. What could possibly go wrong?

A young couple have decided to get married even though they have only known each other for a short time. What could possibly go wrong?

TWO COOKIES PLEASE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

An older married couple are visited by a young man. In this ten-minute play, you will enjoy a fast-paced farce with plenty of humor.

An older married couple are visited by a young man. In this ten-minute play, you will enjoy a fast-paced farce with plenty of humor.

THE BEAUTY OF A ROSE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

The future of the human race hangs in the balance. Three scientists are building a supercomputer to make the decisions to save our planet. Will advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) help or hinder humankind?

The future of the human race hangs in the balance. Three scientists are building a supercomputer to make the decisions to save our planet. Will advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) help or hinder humankind?

FLOATING BUBBLES

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two lonely people (male and female, similar ages) meet by accident on a park bench, and they have a conversation about a never heard of invention to save people. A lighthearted play with humor. The age of the characters may be between twenty and ninety.

Two lonely people (male and female, similar ages) meet by accident on a park bench, and they have a conversation about a never heard of invention to save people. A lighthearted play with humor. The age of the characters may be between twenty and ninety.

SKATEBOARDS AND BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Albert and Amy have been happily married for seventy years. All is fine unless you think skateboarding is only for young people. Two characters are 90, and one character is 70.

Albert and Amy have been happily married for seventy years. All is fine unless you think skateboarding is only for young people. Two characters are 90, and one character is 70.

BROKEN SPIRIT

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Life was good. Until it wasn't. Uncontrollable events cause a good man to spin out of control.

Life was good. Until it wasn't. Uncontrollable events cause a good man to spin out of control.

BLISSFULLY YOURS

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A recently married young couple are traveling on a bus. A wedding dress, weeds, and a piece of string make this a memorable beginning of a honeymoon adventure.

A recently married young couple are traveling on a bus. A wedding dress, weeds, and a piece of string make this a memorable beginning of a honeymoon adventure.

It's Really Very Simple

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Jack is trying to write a play with the help of his friends, a talking monkey and a talking horse. A fresh take on a playwright's worst nightmare: Writer's block.

Jack is trying to write a play with the help of his friends, a talking monkey and a talking horse. A fresh take on a playwright's worst nightmare: Writer's block.

INTENTIONS MATTER

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A tragic car accident that kills her parents changes the lives of their child and her uncle in ways neither one could have expected.

A tragic car accident that kills her parents changes the lives of their child and her uncle in ways neither one could have expected.

A TROUBLING STATE OF AFFAIRS

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A horrible injustice may occur if Eric is found guilty of a serious crime for which he claims innocence. Can a brilliant lawyer overcome the highly incriminating evidence?

A horrible injustice may occur if Eric is found guilty of a serious crime for which he claims innocence. Can a brilliant lawyer overcome the highly incriminating evidence?

Bonds That Never Break

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Charles and Alex share fond memories of their deceased parents, and the things most important in their own lives.

Charles and Alex share fond memories of their deceased parents, and the things most important in their own lives.

THE LUCKY CHOICE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Mary is in a big rush to buy a birthday gift for her father. Unfortunately, the store clerk excels in everything but selling.

Mary is in a big rush to buy a birthday gift for her father. Unfortunately, the store clerk excels in everything but selling.

101 CLICHES

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Dr. Smith has just earned his PhD. in Education and he wants to share his achievement with his wife. In this comedy of errors, missteps, and provocations, over one hundred cliches are used to tell this tale of woe.

Dr. Smith has just earned his PhD. in Education and he wants to share his achievement with his wife. In this comedy of errors, missteps, and provocations, over one hundred cliches are used to tell this tale of woe.

A ROM-COM (SORT OF)

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Jack is joined by his best friends, Dusty the talking horse and Gerry the talking monkey, in a madcap comedy, in which they try to help Andy the robot solve a problem.

Jack is joined by his best friends, Dusty the talking horse and Gerry the talking monkey, in a madcap comedy, in which they try to help Andy the robot solve a problem.

PASS THE AGGREVATION

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A family's dynamics are usually complicated, especially when communications are almost non-existent.

A family's dynamics are usually complicated, especially when communications are almost non-existent.

LOVE AND OTHER AILMENTS

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A lovestruck young man asks the father of his girlfriend for her hand in marriage. Is there any advice the father can tell his future son-in-law that will make a difference?

A lovestruck young man asks the father of his girlfriend for her hand in marriage. Is there any advice the father can tell his future son-in-law that will make a difference?

PERSPECTIVES

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

An art dealer and artist have collaborated for years. Both have benefited from their relationship. In this witty play, they discover their viewpoints of modern art may not always coincide.

An art dealer and artist have collaborated for years. Both have benefited from their relationship. In this witty play, they discover their viewpoints of modern art may not always coincide.

CHOICES

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two former college roommates have a conflict for which the only solution may be the death of one of them.

Two former college roommates have a conflict for which the only solution may be the death of one of them.

LIGHTS UP!

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

There is always a lot of drama behind the theater curtain before the performance begins. In this case, an egotistical actor learns an important lesson from an unexpected source.

There is always a lot of drama behind the theater curtain before the performance begins. In this case, an egotistical actor learns an important lesson from an unexpected source.

DEATH IS A BUMMER

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two thirteen-year-old boys are in the woods on Halloween night and have to deal with some spooky stuff. Their lives may depend on what happens.

Two thirteen-year-old boys are in the woods on Halloween night and have to deal with some spooky stuff. Their lives may depend on what happens.

MY PARADISE ISLAND

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A husband buys an island in the middle of the ocean for his bride. The island only has sand, and one palm tree with one coconut. What could possibly be wrong with this picture?

A husband buys an island in the middle of the ocean for his bride. The island only has sand, and one palm tree with one coconut. What could possibly be wrong with this picture?

TRUE LOVE 2.0

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Relationships can be complex, messy, and beautiful. But, if you add a touch of irony, a dash of betrayal, and a sprinkling of hope, you may get something extra special.

Relationships can be complex, messy, and beautiful. But, if you add a touch of irony, a dash of betrayal, and a sprinkling of hope, you may get something extra special.

THE BET

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two friends have their relationship severely tested by a most unusual bet, which may end up in the murder of one of the friends.

Two friends have their relationship severely tested by a most unusual bet, which may end up in the murder of one of the friends.

TAP. TAP. TAP.

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

An older married couple sit in their living room on a cold, snowy winter's night, when they hear a strange sound. It fills them with fear as they try to figure out what it is.

An older married couple sit in their living room on a cold, snowy winter's night, when they hear a strange sound. It fills them with fear as they try to figure out what it is.

I THINK IT'S A WHALE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

A young couple are on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. A strange phenomenon is causing a reliving of the past, over and over again, like the move Groundhog Day. Could it be real?

A young couple are on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. A strange phenomenon is causing a reliving of the past, over and over again, like the move Groundhog Day. Could it be real?

THE OTHER SIDE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

An Old Man wants to share what he's learned with a Young Man. A simple truth is revealed.

An Old Man wants to share what he's learned with a Young Man. A simple truth is revealed.

THE CAKE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two brothers meet in a diner to share a fond memory of their deceased mother.

Two brothers meet in a diner to share a fond memory of their deceased mother.

CHRISTMAS IS ALL YOU WANT IT TO BE

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two friends get together just before Christmas to share what has been happening as the holiday approaches. This is a monologue for a middle-aged female.

Two friends get together just before Christmas to share what has been happening as the holiday approaches. This is a monologue for a middle-aged female.

HOPE(LESS), A CHRISTMAS STORY

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

It’s Christmas Eve and a family man has to tell his wife that he failed.

It’s Christmas Eve and a family man has to tell his wife that he failed.

The Fight for Purity, A Radio Play

by Jack Levine

Synopsis

Two men fight for the love of their life in this fun filled Spaghetti Western. Saddle up and get there pronto, or you'll miss all the excitement.

Two men fight for the love of their life in this fun filled Spaghetti Western. Saddle up and get there pronto, or you'll miss all the excitement.