Andrew Bryce

Andrew is a playwright, AEA actor, director, and educator. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the Theatre Departments at Virginia Commonwealth University and John Tyler Community College. Andrew's short plays have been seen at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, the Metropolitan Playhouse, and The AlphaNYC Theater Company. www.andrewbryceactor.com

Andrew is a playwright, AEA actor, director, and educator. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the Theatre Departments at Virginia Commonwealth University and John Tyler Community College. Andrew's short plays have been seen at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, the Metropolitan Playhouse, and The AlphaNYC Theater Company. www.andrewbryceactor.com

Scripts

Elders (in progress)

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic world two elder statesmen live in a structure. Elder 1 is burnt into their makeshift wheelchair, Elder 2 is his butler. Travelers come by and exchange goods for shelter. The only thing left to eat is plastic, and a singular dollar bill makes the rules. When a young girl, and then a Prophet arrive to stay at the structure...shit goes sideways.
No actor in any production of this play can...

In a post-apocalyptic world two elder statesmen live in a structure. Elder 1 is burnt into their makeshift wheelchair, Elder 2 is his butler. Travelers come by and exchange goods for shelter. The only thing left to eat is plastic, and a singular dollar bill makes the rules. When a young girl, and then a Prophet arrive to stay at the structure...shit goes sideways.
No actor in any production of this play can be over the age of 25, why? Because our elders have doomed us.

A Crisis

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

Maryland, 2018. A family of "crisis actors" prepares for a possible performance at their local school.

Maryland, 2018. A family of "crisis actors" prepares for a possible performance at their local school.

The White Eagle and The Snow Leopard

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

The Ghost travels in and out of time to solve his murder in a post-9/11 NYC. Along the way he meets 2021 Brooklyn Patrick Bateman, The Spirit of NYC, A Policeman, and others. Eventually, he connects with Another Ghost and together they visit his sister. Snow falls, the play ends. Inspired by the killing of Henryk Siwiak.

The Ghost travels in and out of time to solve his murder in a post-9/11 NYC. Along the way he meets 2021 Brooklyn Patrick Bateman, The Spirit of NYC, A Policeman, and others. Eventually, he connects with Another Ghost and together they visit his sister. Snow falls, the play ends. Inspired by the killing of Henryk Siwiak.

"HAWKSHAW ALLEY"

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

An ensemble murder-mystery noir that tackles issues of race, masculinity, and boredom. Hawk and Shaw, a couple, spend their days obsessing over True Crime, whether its at their local bar or on their podcast. When they decide to solve the creepy but forgotten "Virginia Alley Man" case on their own they start to get in dangerously over their heads.

An ensemble murder-mystery noir that tackles issues of race, masculinity, and boredom. Hawk and Shaw, a couple, spend their days obsessing over True Crime, whether its at their local bar or on their podcast. When they decide to solve the creepy but forgotten "Virginia Alley Man" case on their own they start to get in dangerously over their heads.

Possible/Impossible

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

The Pastor at a Seafarer's House talks to an audience.

The Pastor at a Seafarer's House talks to an audience.

A Puppet: or Daddy Loves

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

A couple on the rocks need money. We flashback to old rehearsals of a "great play" they used to perform. In an attempt to buy the play's rights they have dinner with their old ego-maniacal director. An absurd and sick series of games occurs...and there's a puppet, or maybe it's a puppy, or maybe it's a puppet?

A couple on the rocks need money. We flashback to old rehearsals of a "great play" they used to perform. In an attempt to buy the play's rights they have dinner with their old ego-maniacal director. An absurd and sick series of games occurs...and there's a puppet, or maybe it's a puppy, or maybe it's a puppet?

A Nothing Dream

by Andrew Bryce

Synopsis

Two 12 year old boys enter an abandoned attic in the middle of winter.

Two 12 year old boys enter an abandoned attic in the middle of winter.