Daniel Repp

Daniel Repp is a Pacific Northwest playwright and lyricist whose writing explores the intersection of science, society, and spirituality through a playful lens. The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival has recognized his ten-minute, one-act, and full-length plays. In 2021, Daniel was the recipient of their National Undergraduate Playwriting Award. As half the theatre duo Hanner & Repp, Daniel produces Seattle-area projects such as 2022's "Theatre Bites," showcasing local theatre artists for an evening of scenes and songs. Daniel performs improv as a cast member at the Upfront Theatre in Bellingham, Washington, where he graduated from Western Washington University in 2020 with bachelors degrees in physics and theatre. When not writing, Daniel enjoys board games and rock climbing...

Daniel Repp is a Pacific Northwest playwright and lyricist whose writing explores the intersection of science, society, and spirituality through a playful lens. The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival has recognized his ten-minute, one-act, and full-length plays. In 2021, Daniel was the recipient of their National Undergraduate Playwriting Award. As half the theatre duo Hanner & Repp, Daniel produces Seattle-area projects such as 2022's "Theatre Bites," showcasing local theatre artists for an evening of scenes and songs. Daniel performs improv as a cast member at the Upfront Theatre in Bellingham, Washington, where he graduated from Western Washington University in 2020 with bachelors degrees in physics and theatre. When not writing, Daniel enjoys board games and rock climbing.

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Scripts

For Granted

by Daniel Repp

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
political,
science fiction

What do a shelter for unhoused youth, a kids' dance studio, WNBA fan fiction, and an AI program used to select the winners of a $10,000 grant have in common? In her mission to uncover the biases encoded into the culture and the software we trust, a young shleter worker named Nico is about to find out.

What do a shelter for unhoused youth, a kids' dance studio, WNBA fan fiction, and an AI program used to select the winners of a $10,000 grant have in common? In her mission to uncover the biases encoded into the culture and the software we trust, a young shleter worker named Nico is about to find out.

Cross Star Lovers

by Daniel Repp

4
Cast Size
5—8
Genre
biography,
comedy,
docudrama/historic,
period,
romantic comedy

17th century astronomers Frans and Elisabeth are both determined to secure their names in history. But changing the world--and having a say in what that change looks like--is difficult in a time of witch trials and unstable kings. Allies will turn traitor, new love will bloom, and noses will be lost.

A re-working of my play "Good Heavens!" with a new approach on some of the same historical figures.

17th century astronomers Frans and Elisabeth are both determined to secure their names in history. But changing the world--and having a say in what that change looks like--is difficult in a time of witch trials and unstable kings. Allies will turn traitor, new love will bloom, and noses will be lost.

A re-working of my play "Good Heavens!" with a new approach on some of the same historical figures.

The Wall and the Woods

by Daniel Repp

1
Cast Size
15—25
Genre
adventure,
fantasy,
political,
young audiences

In this new fantasy dystopia, 15-year-old Lily is a proud Gatewatcher, defending the great city of Nestuk against enemies from the surrounding woods. When she is captured by a young group of rebels from beyond Nestuk’s walls, Lily learns a dark secret about her city and what they’ve been fighting to keep away—a secret that will lead her to magic beasts, cryptic riddles, and unlikely allies.

In this new fantasy dystopia, 15-year-old Lily is a proud Gatewatcher, defending the great city of Nestuk against enemies from the surrounding woods. When she is captured by a young group of rebels from beyond Nestuk’s walls, Lily learns a dark secret about her city and what they’ve been fighting to keep away—a secret that will lead her to magic beasts, cryptic riddles, and unlikely allies.

Do Not Reply

by Daniel Repp

Cast Size
6—19
Genre
comedy,
science fiction,
young audiences

A sci-fi comedy where the audience picks the ending!
The scientists at Listen Up Research Center are elated to receive Earth’s first message from another world--until the message instructs them to keep it a secret. As they watch a series of stories from other planets who spilled the beans and met their demise, the scientists—and the audience—must decide whether to share their discovery.

A sci-fi comedy where the audience picks the ending!
The scientists at Listen Up Research Center are elated to receive Earth’s first message from another world--until the message instructs them to keep it a secret. As they watch a series of stories from other planets who spilled the beans and met their demise, the scientists—and the audience—must decide whether to share their discovery.

This Time Around

by Daniel Repp

5
Cast Size
2
Genre
romantic comedy,
science fiction

If two spouses were sent back in time and had to relive their lives from the beginning, would they have a moral obligation to wait for each other? Spoiler alert: they might disagree on the answer.

If two spouses were sent back in time and had to relive their lives from the beginning, would they have a moral obligation to wait for each other? Spoiler alert: they might disagree on the answer.

Lifted Up

by Daniel Repp

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
drama,
science fiction

Pastors and best friends Janet and Maria have their last in-person conversation. Both women are getting old, and Maria plans to upload her consciousness for a digital afterlife while Janet wants to die a natural death.

Pastors and best friends Janet and Maria have their last in-person conversation. Both women are getting old, and Maria plans to upload her consciousness for a digital afterlife while Janet wants to die a natural death.

Hands to Mold

by Daniel Repp

Cast Size
3
Genre
satire

College is a time to make new friends, find your place in the world, and expose your campus ministry for being part of an obscure sect that treats being left-handed as a sin.

College is a time to make new friends, find your place in the world, and expose your campus ministry for being part of an obscure sect that treats being left-handed as a sin.

Ready

by Daniel Repp

Cast Size
3
Genre
dark comedy,
science fiction

Jessica, a medical researcher, makes a deal with Death in exchange for the cure for cancer.

Jessica, a medical researcher, makes a deal with Death in exchange for the cure for cancer.

Scammed

by Daniel Repp

Cast Size
5
Genre
mystery/thriller

A grandma tells her grandsons about a time when a pair of phone scammers tried to trick her and got more than they bargained for.

A grandma tells her grandsons about a time when a pair of phone scammers tried to trick her and got more than they bargained for.