Deb Meyer

Deb Meyer is a globally produced playwright whose works include the Whole Shebang, Dastardly Devon, Curses! A Fractured Fairies' Tale, Cobble Me This, and Lyin’ Earl and the Shiny Blue Pearls. Her plays have been performed internationally. Meyer’s published works are available through Lazy Bee Scripts and Big Dog Plays. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, New Play Exchange.

Deb Meyer is a globally produced playwright whose works include the Whole Shebang, Dastardly Devon, Curses! A Fractured Fairies' Tale, Cobble Me This, and Lyin’ Earl and the Shiny Blue Pearls. Her plays have been performed internationally. Meyer’s published works are available through Lazy Bee Scripts and Big Dog Plays. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, New Play Exchange.

Scripts

LYIN' EARL AND THE SHINY BLUE PEARLS -A High Seas Adventure

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

The notorious Captain Boneyard sold Lyin’ Earl’s, young sister Annie, to One-Eyed Pete. Determined to rescue her, Lyin’ Earl joins Captain Justeen and her crew aboard the Tempest Queen, where he begs her to sail to Capri. When Captain Justeen discovers Lyin’ Earl has a treasure map to a chest of shiny blue pearls, she and the crew plot to seize it. Will Lyin’ Earl rescue young Annie—or will he become shark bait...

The notorious Captain Boneyard sold Lyin’ Earl’s, young sister Annie, to One-Eyed Pete. Determined to rescue her, Lyin’ Earl joins Captain Justeen and her crew aboard the Tempest Queen, where he begs her to sail to Capri. When Captain Justeen discovers Lyin’ Earl has a treasure map to a chest of shiny blue pearls, she and the crew plot to seize it. Will Lyin’ Earl rescue young Annie—or will he become shark bait?
Family Friendly Comedy - Complete script available soon on Lazy Bee Scripts!

THE WHOLE SHEBANG - An Intense Thriller Filled With Twists and Turns

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Bentley's life may appear golden, but peel back a few layers and you’ll discover he’s an emotional mess, on the brink of an alcoholic relapse. When he discovers his anxiety meds are dusted in a strange while powder he's convinced someone is trying to kill him. He's right!

Published 2025 at Lazy Bee Scripts, link below.
2021 Garry Marshall New Works Festival Semi-finalist.
Staged Reading: 2022 Mineral Point...

Bentley's life may appear golden, but peel back a few layers and you’ll discover he’s an emotional mess, on the brink of an alcoholic relapse. When he discovers his anxiety meds are dusted in a strange while powder he's convinced someone is trying to kill him. He's right!

Published 2025 at Lazy Bee Scripts, link below.
2021 Garry Marshall New Works Festival Semi-finalist.
Staged Reading: 2022 Mineral Point Center for the Arts.
Staged Readings: Scene 1: at Echo Theatre, Dallas, Shawnee Playhouse.
Reading: Playwrights Ink, 2022

DASTARDLY DEVON - Let's talk About Bullying and Belonging

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Is Devon, really “Dastardly” or simply misunderstood? Kids will love the cast of fairytale characters in this lively new children’s play focused on the issues of bullying, belonging and friendship.
30 minutes. 10 speaking roles.
PUBLISHED by Lazy Bee Scripts Link
PERFORMED 2025 at the Cornoustie Theatre club, Scotland.

Is Devon, really “Dastardly” or simply misunderstood? Kids will love the cast of fairytale characters in this lively new children’s play focused on the issues of bullying, belonging and friendship.
30 minutes. 10 speaking roles.
PUBLISHED by Lazy Bee Scripts Link
PERFORMED 2025 at the Cornoustie Theatre club, Scotland.

COBBLE ME THIS - Lively and Enchanting

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

"Cobble Me This" is a whimsical, family-friendly show set in Dulsek Glen, where two invisible Bryndals, Mais and Fern, embark on a spirited quest to help Fergus, an injured cobbler with a load of debt. Filled with mishaps, misunderstandings and questionable motives, as well as the mischievous Sydney the Snitcher, “Cobble Me This” promises fun and chaos for all ages.

Comedy 90 minutes.
Setting: An imaginery...

"Cobble Me This" is a whimsical, family-friendly show set in Dulsek Glen, where two invisible Bryndals, Mais and Fern, embark on a spirited quest to help Fergus, an injured cobbler with a load of debt. Filled with mishaps, misunderstandings and questionable motives, as well as the mischievous Sydney the Snitcher, “Cobble Me This” promises fun and chaos for all ages.

Comedy 90 minutes.
Setting: An imaginery village in the Scottish Highlands. Time: 1700's.
Cast: 5 - 3 Flexible, 1 female, 1 male.
2025 Performed at the Beaver Dam Fine Arts Center
2026 Soon to be published by Lazy Bee Scripts.

CURSES! A FRACTURED FAIRIES' TALE - COMEDY

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

How well do you handle change? Marigold doesn't handle it well. She's got an attitude and magic wand and knows how to use them! In fact, the villagers in Luxyluke are now scampering little mice and the rugged Prince Yewdl is clucking like a chicken. Audiences young and old will love this topsy turvy fairy tale that focuses on how to handle change.
Comedy 60 minutes.

How well do you handle change? Marigold doesn't handle it well. She's got an attitude and magic wand and knows how to use them! In fact, the villagers in Luxyluke are now scampering little mice and the rugged Prince Yewdl is clucking like a chicken. Audiences young and old will love this topsy turvy fairy tale that focuses on how to handle change.
Comedy 60 minutes.

GURL TALK by Deb Meyer

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Will Ashley have 37 moles removed and get a tummy tuck to look like a celebrity? Or, will Nikki keep her grounded in reality. A lively comedic short.
Winner 2024 Florida Playwrights Competition, Valencia, FL
2025 Performed at the K.R. Woman's Production, Madison, WI

Will Ashley have 37 moles removed and get a tummy tuck to look like a celebrity? Or, will Nikki keep her grounded in reality. A lively comedic short.
Winner 2024 Florida Playwrights Competition, Valencia, FL
2025 Performed at the K.R. Woman's Production, Madison, WI

WHO'S IN - WHO'S OUT? - A MONOLOGUE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

A father unexpectedly passes away. His daughter is flooded with life and death memories and questions.

A father unexpectedly passes away. His daughter is flooded with life and death memories and questions.

DASTARDLY DEVON - MONOLOGUE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Sure, the Big Bad Wolf blew two of theThree Little Pig's houses to smithereens, but you really need to hear his side of the story. And, BTW, there's not an ounce of dastardly in him. Monologue 5 minutes.

Sure, the Big Bad Wolf blew two of theThree Little Pig's houses to smithereens, but you really need to hear his side of the story. And, BTW, there's not an ounce of dastardly in him. Monologue 5 minutes.

Dinner With Yoda

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

It’s blind date night for Shelby and Jon. Like most of us, they each seem to have an agenda.
Enjoy! Comedy 6 minutes.

It’s blind date night for Shelby and Jon. Like most of us, they each seem to have an agenda.
Enjoy! Comedy 6 minutes.

WHOSE PANTS ARE THESE? - COMEDY

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Why are the only pants in Lou’s closet three sizes too small? How can he secure tickets to the big game when he can’t find his phone? Why does his wife use so much massage oil? A riotous romp for a One Act Festival.

Why are the only pants in Lou’s closet three sizes too small? How can he secure tickets to the big game when he can’t find his phone? Why does his wife use so much massage oil? A riotous romp for a One Act Festival.

THE QUEEN HAS LEFT THE VILLAGE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Jimmy's mother stated it best when she asked, "Jimmy, what the hell is wrong with you?" Madness, mayhem and sibling rivalry abound when Jimmy, Jake and Joanie Jenkins, gather in this quirky little romp.
Comedy. 10 Minutes.

Jimmy's mother stated it best when she asked, "Jimmy, what the hell is wrong with you?" Madness, mayhem and sibling rivalry abound when Jimmy, Jake and Joanie Jenkins, gather in this quirky little romp.
Comedy. 10 Minutes.

MOMMA NEEDS A BREAK - MONOLOGUE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Shauna has three young children and is teetering on the edge of a breakdown. She desperately needs a relaxing massage, but her go-to therapist has moved. Are there any therapists left at the studio besides man-hands Angie, or Putin-Kyle?

Shauna has three young children and is teetering on the edge of a breakdown. She desperately needs a relaxing massage, but her go-to therapist has moved. Are there any therapists left at the studio besides man-hands Angie, or Putin-Kyle?

D.J.'s AFTERNOON DELIGHT - A MONOLOGUE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Sometimes you just need to escape reality and sneak away for a guilty pleasure.

Sometimes you just need to escape reality and sneak away for a guilty pleasure.

TAKING CREATIVE LICENSE - A monologue

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

Keli's greed knows no limits. Bentley's devastated. What can a struggling playwright do? Ah, "the pen is mightier than the sword." A Guilty Pleasures monologue.

Keli's greed knows no limits. Bentley's devastated. What can a struggling playwright do? Ah, "the pen is mightier than the sword." A Guilty Pleasures monologue.

LIES WE BELIEVE

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

EVERYMAN is battling the demons of addiction. Whose voice will he/she heed?
Dramatic Short, 2 minutes.

EVERYMAN is battling the demons of addiction. Whose voice will he/she heed?
Dramatic Short, 2 minutes.

MOO SHU - DINNER

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

It’s Friday night. Tom and Sharon’s teenage daughter, Sydney, recently broke curfew. Now she’s grounded, snippy and sarcastic. What possible difference could a Moo Shu dinner make? Read the script!
Comedy. 5-6 Minutes.

It’s Friday night. Tom and Sharon’s teenage daughter, Sydney, recently broke curfew. Now she’s grounded, snippy and sarcastic. What possible difference could a Moo Shu dinner make? Read the script!
Comedy. 5-6 Minutes.

LYIN' EARL AND THE SHINY BLUE PEARLS -A High Seas Adventure

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

The notorious Captain Boneyard sold Lyin’ Earl’s, young sister Annie, to One-Eyed Pete. Determined to rescue her, Lyin’ Earl joins Captain Justeen and her crew aboard the Tempest Queen, where he begs her to sail to Capri. When Captain Justeen discovers Lyin’ Earl has a treasure map to a chest of shiny blue pearls, she and the crew plot to seize it. Will Lyin’ Earl rescue young Annie—or will he become shark bait...

The notorious Captain Boneyard sold Lyin’ Earl’s, young sister Annie, to One-Eyed Pete. Determined to rescue her, Lyin’ Earl joins Captain Justeen and her crew aboard the Tempest Queen, where he begs her to sail to Capri. When Captain Justeen discovers Lyin’ Earl has a treasure map to a chest of shiny blue pearls, she and the crew plot to seize it. Will Lyin’ Earl rescue young Annie—or will he become shark bait?
Family Friendly Comedy

ONE EPIC NIGHT

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

The Christmas story, set in modern day, with smart, witty dialogue. Gabriel glowed. Mary was scared. Her mother was worried. Joseph was confused and the shepherds freaked out. 25-30 minutes

The Christmas story, set in modern day, with smart, witty dialogue. Gabriel glowed. Mary was scared. Her mother was worried. Joseph was confused and the shepherds freaked out. 25-30 minutes

MERRY - WAIT! WHAT JUST HAPPENED?

by Deb Meyer

Synopsis

It's Christmas Eve. One moment Jamie's talking with her boyfriend, Andrew, about going to a movie. Moments later their Christmas tree, gifts and cookies disappear and her parents are dressed like Bond characters. What happened?
Family friendly comedy 15-20 minutes.

It's Christmas Eve. One moment Jamie's talking with her boyfriend, Andrew, about going to a movie. Moments later their Christmas tree, gifts and cookies disappear and her parents are dressed like Bond characters. What happened?
Family friendly comedy 15-20 minutes.