Sam Crabtree

Scripts

Quantum Superpositions

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

A professor has made a marvelous discovery that allows him to cut into the theoretical and see Schrodinger's famous feline thought experiment live. But For Kelsey and Liz that just means a bunch of dead cats that they have to clean up. Also Kelsey has this stupid unrequited crush on Liz. Totally unrequited. Right?

A professor has made a marvelous discovery that allows him to cut into the theoretical and see Schrodinger's famous feline thought experiment live. But For Kelsey and Liz that just means a bunch of dead cats that they have to clean up. Also Kelsey has this stupid unrequited crush on Liz. Totally unrequited. Right?

Ismene: A New Ancient Classic

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

Focusing on the aftermath of Oedipus’ inescapable fate and Antigone’s attempt to set her family right, Ismene: A New Greek Classic follows its titular character, the last member of the family, as she attempts to move on from the various tragedies that have defined her past. However, her attempts at normalcy (an office job and a mediocre apartment) are constantly interrupted by the chorus of family ghosts ruining...

Focusing on the aftermath of Oedipus’ inescapable fate and Antigone’s attempt to set her family right, Ismene: A New Greek Classic follows its titular character, the last member of the family, as she attempts to move on from the various tragedies that have defined her past. However, her attempts at normalcy (an office job and a mediocre apartment) are constantly interrupted by the chorus of family ghosts ruining her life in small, inconsiderate ways. And she keeps getting a phone call from an unknown number that definitely isn’t Antigone. When the ghosts get frustrated and steal her phone, she must go on a quest to retrieve it that will put her through such horrors as seeking closure with her mother, and finally telling her dad what a dick he is.

Terms and Conditions

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

Jamie, a gay, washed up vlogger from the golden age of YouTube, has all but given up on his career. But when a straight ex-best friend and fellow YouTuber convinces him to fake a relationship for views and popularity, Jamie finds himself struggling with what it means to have an identity at all. This solo show investigates themes of queerness, technology, influencer culture, and the deep thematic resonance of...

Jamie, a gay, washed up vlogger from the golden age of YouTube, has all but given up on his career. But when a straight ex-best friend and fellow YouTuber convinces him to fake a relationship for views and popularity, Jamie finds himself struggling with what it means to have an identity at all. This solo show investigates themes of queerness, technology, influencer culture, and the deep thematic resonance of cinematic classic Jennifer's Body.

Apocalypse Later

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

A couple deals with the cancellation of The Apocalypse which brought them
together, while their friendly local news castor ruminates on cocaine, Freud's death drive,
the complexities of human agency, and cocaine.

A couple deals with the cancellation of The Apocalypse which brought them
together, while their friendly local news castor ruminates on cocaine, Freud's death drive,
the complexities of human agency, and cocaine.

Barb Joins a Coven

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

It's the yearly coven meeting, and three bumbling (but totally sinister) witches have a new recruit named Barb. She may be a little boring, she may have worked for UPS her entire life, she may have no urge to embrace the malicious powers of our dark lord whatsoever, but gosh darnit she seems like she could really kill it as a witch if the three can convince her.

It's the yearly coven meeting, and three bumbling (but totally sinister) witches have a new recruit named Barb. She may be a little boring, she may have worked for UPS her entire life, she may have no urge to embrace the malicious powers of our dark lord whatsoever, but gosh darnit she seems like she could really kill it as a witch if the three can convince her.

Gone the Way of the Penguin

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

Two penguins in a zoo discover they are the last of their kind, and one of them wants to go on a penguin heist to steal a photo that proves they were here.

Two penguins in a zoo discover they are the last of their kind, and one of them wants to go on a penguin heist to steal a photo that proves they were here.

The Bitches

by Sam Crabtree

Synopsis

Three siblings are looking for their lost dog, but two of them know more than they're letting on.

Three siblings are looking for their lost dog, but two of them know more than they're letting on.