H. Avery

H. Avery is a playwright based in Pawtucket, RI. They are a proud three-time alum of Faces of America Monologue Festivals #'s 5-7, featuring THE THING ABOUT ME, TUMMY TROUBLES, and MAD SCIENTIST respectively (The Playground Experiment.) Recently they originated the role of FATSO in their original play FATSO GOES TO MCDONALD'S at FringePVD, where it won the Audience Favorite Ensemble Award. It was also published in April 2025 by Debbie Lamedman in the Smith and Kraus "We/Us: 25 Ten Minute Plays for the Gender Minority" anthology.

Other writing credits include THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE GUT MICROBIOME co-written with Dr. Carly Brennan (Geneva Theatre Guild), SKEETER/SUBMERGED (Sapphest NYC), and DO NOT RESUSCITATE (Cypress Productions). Recent acting credits include EQUITY (Alabama...

H. Avery is a playwright based in Pawtucket, RI. They are a proud three-time alum of Faces of America Monologue Festivals #'s 5-7, featuring THE THING ABOUT ME, TUMMY TROUBLES, and MAD SCIENTIST respectively (The Playground Experiment.) Recently they originated the role of FATSO in their original play FATSO GOES TO MCDONALD'S at FringePVD, where it won the Audience Favorite Ensemble Award. It was also published in April 2025 by Debbie Lamedman in the Smith and Kraus "We/Us: 25 Ten Minute Plays for the Gender Minority" anthology.

Other writing credits include THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE GUT MICROBIOME co-written with Dr. Carly Brennan (Geneva Theatre Guild), SKEETER/SUBMERGED (Sapphest NYC), and DO NOT RESUSCITATE (Cypress Productions). Recent acting credits include EQUITY (Alabama International Fringe) and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME (Burbage Theatre).

If you enjoyed SKEETER/SUBMERGED, stay tuned for its full length adaptation, SKEETER AT THE END OF THE WORLD, coming soon to NPX!

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Scripts

SQUEEZED

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
2—5
Genre
comedy

When a scheduling mixup leads to two exes sharing the same table at the local farmer’s market, Parker and Riley get the opportunity to squeeze the truth out of each other about how the relationship really ended.

When a scheduling mixup leads to two exes sharing the same table at the local farmer’s market, Parker and Riley get the opportunity to squeeze the truth out of each other about how the relationship really ended.

skeeter/submerged

by H. Avery

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
drama

After Skeeter and Kate hop into the getaway car at Kate's wedding, they struggle to find their destination. A meditation on queerness, disability, growing up, and growing apart.

After Skeeter and Kate hop into the getaway car at Kate's wedding, they struggle to find their destination. A meditation on queerness, disability, growing up, and growing apart.

Covidnado

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
6—7
Genre
comedy,
docudrama/historic,
drama,
movement/physical,
period

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily, a young teaching intern, is determined to keep a boarding school and its residents afloat. In addition to the overwhelming nonsensicality of 2020 (remember the murder hornets?), Emily navigates outdated school protocols, teen angst, zoom theatre, and the ethics of being a teacher in America.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily, a young teaching intern, is determined to keep a boarding school and its residents afloat. In addition to the overwhelming nonsensicality of 2020 (remember the murder hornets?), Emily navigates outdated school protocols, teen angst, zoom theatre, and the ethics of being a teacher in America.

The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
science fiction

Ever wondered what is going on inside someone's gut? Luckily for you, the residents of microbiomia have a pulse on all the drama... essential and otherwise...

Ever wondered what is going on inside someone's gut? Luckily for you, the residents of microbiomia have a pulse on all the drama... essential and otherwise...

Fatso Goes to McDonald's

by H. Avery

6
Cast Size
2—3
Genre
comedy,
drama

What's in a name? When Fatso, a fat nonbinary person, finds themselves at a McDonald's in the afterlife, they're forced to answer that question.

What's in a name? When Fatso, a fat nonbinary person, finds themselves at a McDonald's in the afterlife, they're forced to answer that question.

Do Not Resuscitate: A Mini Play About The Able-Bodied

by H. Avery

15
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
satire

Meredith and Ted are... *concerned* about their daughter's... um, what do you call it? They visit a specialist to explore options.

Meredith and Ted are... *concerned* about their daughter's... um, what do you call it? They visit a specialist to explore options.

Tummy Troubles

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
1
Genre
comedy

One side effect of coming out as trans? Stomach issues.

One side effect of coming out as trans? Stomach issues.

Autistic Doula

by H. Avery

7
Cast Size
1
Genre
drama,
verse

As a result of medical ableism, autism in adults is chronically under diagnosed. Thankfully, the autistic doula is armed with resources for the people who the system may have failed.

As a result of medical ableism, autism in adults is chronically under diagnosed. Thankfully, the autistic doula is armed with resources for the people who the system may have failed.

Notre Dame is Burning

by H. Avery

4
Cast Size
1
Genre
drama

How much of a teacher's work goes unnoticed? Sometimes it takes a flame to illuminate the entire picture.

How much of a teacher's work goes unnoticed? Sometimes it takes a flame to illuminate the entire picture.

The Thing About Me

by H. Avery

4
Cast Size
1
Genre
drama,
verse

Written for PGE's 5th Faces of America Monologue Festival, this monologue is a meditation on how adult friendship is key to survival.

Written for PGE's 5th Faces of America Monologue Festival, this monologue is a meditation on how adult friendship is key to survival.

Thinking About You

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
1
Genre
drama

5-7 Minute Monologue about a distant, unrequited love.

5-7 Minute Monologue about a distant, unrequited love.

Light Haven

by H. Avery

1
Cast Size
3—8
Genre
horror,
mystery/thriller,
radio drama

Following the journey of Miranda, the recent victim of an abusive relationship, LIGHT HAVEN is a 20 minute audio horror play about how we prey on the vulnerable.

Following the journey of Miranda, the recent victim of an abusive relationship, LIGHT HAVEN is a 20 minute audio horror play about how we prey on the vulnerable.

Another Daily Visit to Mr. Mosely's Office

by H. Avery

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

Abby *allegedly* ripped off a girl's ponytail in school. Mr. Mosely is *allegedly* the principal, so he's tasked with finding out what happened.

Abby *allegedly* ripped off a girl's ponytail in school. Mr. Mosely is *allegedly* the principal, so he's tasked with finding out what happened.