Eric Satterfield

Eric Satterfield is a St. Louis-based writer, artist, and theatre professional.

His play "The Privilege of Being Second," co-written with David Nonemaker, was staged by Prison Performing Arts in 2023, earning a nomination for Outstanding New Play at the 2023 St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards.

That same year, Satterfield received recognition with an artist support grant from the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis. This support paved the way for the development of his latest work, "Heavy," which premiered as a staged reading in November 2023.

Additionally, Satterfield and Nonemaker's collaboration also brought "Elsinore," a prequel to "Hamlet," to the stage in 2021. The play was produced by Prison Performing Arts and premiered to sold-out audiences.

Eric Satterfield is a St. Louis-based writer, artist, and theatre professional.

His play "The Privilege of Being Second," co-written with David Nonemaker, was staged by Prison Performing Arts in 2023, earning a nomination for Outstanding New Play at the 2023 St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards.

That same year, Satterfield received recognition with an artist support grant from the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis. This support paved the way for the development of his latest work, "Heavy," which premiered as a staged reading in November 2023.

Additionally, Satterfield and Nonemaker's collaboration also brought "Elsinore," a prequel to "Hamlet," to the stage in 2021. The play was produced by Prison Performing Arts and premiered to sold-out audiences.

Scripts

The Privilege of Being Second

by Eric Satterfield

Cast Size
4
Genre
drama

by Eric Satterfield and David Nonemaker
The Privilege of Being Second: In a gripping dystopian tale, society is governed by a chilling rule: Secondborn children are forcibly taken by the government. Within this bleak world, Reese Winter, a secondborn, has spent his life concealed within the confines of his home, shielded from a fate he dreads. However, as he nears adulthood, an insurmountable desire awakens...

by Eric Satterfield and David Nonemaker
The Privilege of Being Second: In a gripping dystopian tale, society is governed by a chilling rule: Secondborn children are forcibly taken by the government. Within this bleak world, Reese Winter, a secondborn, has spent his life concealed within the confines of his home, shielded from a fate he dreads. However, as he nears adulthood, an insurmountable desire awakens within him, accompanied by seemingly unattainable dreams. Yet, lurking beneath the surface lies a family secret that holds the power to shatter the oppressive status quo and change everything. In this riveting tale, the resilience of the human spirit intertwines with a dystopian reality, weaving a suspenseful story that explores sacrifice, hope, and the power of truth.

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Elsinore: Two Brothers, One Kingdom & a Sea of Troubles

by Eric Satterfield

Cast Size
12—16
Genre
adaptation,
drama,
period,
tragedy

Written by David Nonemaker & Eric Satterfield
Years before Hamlet uttered, "To be or not to be," things were not yet rotten in the State of Denmark. In Elsinore, an inspired prequel to Shakespeare's classic, both family and kingdom are poisoned by power, lust, envy, betrayal, and murder. Elsinore imagines the years before Hamlet avenges his fathers' murder - allowing the audience to experience the precise moment...

Written by David Nonemaker & Eric Satterfield
Years before Hamlet uttered, "To be or not to be," things were not yet rotten in the State of Denmark. In Elsinore, an inspired prequel to Shakespeare's classic, both family and kingdom are poisoned by power, lust, envy, betrayal, and murder. Elsinore imagines the years before Hamlet avenges his fathers' murder - allowing the audience to experience the precise moment before Hamlet begins.

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Afternoon Tea

by Eric Satterfield

Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy

An anglophile hosts his friends, but soon discovers that their agenda is more than just afternoon tea.

An anglophile hosts his friends, but soon discovers that their agenda is more than just afternoon tea.