Abhisek Bhattacharya

Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Abhisek has been writing plays in Bengali, his native language, since he was in middle school. His Bengali plays have been performed worldwide, including in India, the USA, and Canada. Abhisek's English plays include "Neighbor! Neighbor!" "Photo Finish," The Return," "Catastrophe," "Strange Connections," "The Snare," "The Guardians of Lost Things," and "Fragrant Vengeance." Abhisek's plays have been produced by, or in development with, The Rebound Productions (London, UK), AmaZing Theatre Company (Maryland), Anacostia Playhouse (DC), Creative 360 (Michigan), Northport Plays (NY), Secret Theatre (NYC), International Human Rights Art Festival (NYC), Rogue + RiffRaff Theatre Festival (NYC), OmniArts (Nebraska), For the Whim Productions (NJ), Authentic...

Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Abhisek has been writing plays in Bengali, his native language, since he was in middle school. His Bengali plays have been performed worldwide, including in India, the USA, and Canada. Abhisek's English plays include "Neighbor! Neighbor!" "Photo Finish," The Return," "Catastrophe," "Strange Connections," "The Snare," "The Guardians of Lost Things," and "Fragrant Vengeance." Abhisek's plays have been produced by, or in development with, The Rebound Productions (London, UK), AmaZing Theatre Company (Maryland), Anacostia Playhouse (DC), Creative 360 (Michigan), Northport Plays (NY), Secret Theatre (NYC), International Human Rights Art Festival (NYC), Rogue + RiffRaff Theatre Festival (NYC), OmniArts (Nebraska), For the Whim Productions (NJ), Authentic Community Theatre (Maryland), SOOP Theatre Company (NY), Celtic Calling and TipJar Theatre (Charleston, WV) and Equity Library Theater of New York (NYC). The short version of "Strange Connection" was one of the top three plays at the Transitions and Transformations: New Voices/New Works Annual New Play Festival (Anacostia Playhouse, DC, 2022), and "The Guardians of Lost Things" was a winner (Top Five) at the Celtic Calling Festival 2025. "The Return" and the full-length version of "Strange Connections" have been published by Dramatic Chaos Productions (UK) and Next Stage Press, respectively. Abhisek is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and lives in Maryland, USA.

Scripts

Empty Night

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

An injured thief runs into a wounded Bengal tiger under the shadow of a prominent politician's house, where the hunters are celebrating a successful hunt. The chance encounter brings hidden motives to the surface as both the creatures, apparently on the verge of death, confront what life has in store for them.

An injured thief runs into a wounded Bengal tiger under the shadow of a prominent politician's house, where the hunters are celebrating a successful hunt. The chance encounter brings hidden motives to the surface as both the creatures, apparently on the verge of death, confront what life has in store for them.

Neighbor! Neighbor!

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

The Police Officer has to intervene again between Mr. Max and Ms. Decker, two neighbors hell-bent on making life miserable for each other. While Decker thinks the officer came to protect her from Max, the officer appears to have their own agenda. Don’t they all? There’s much more in the neighborly bickering between Ms. Decker and Mr. Max than meets the Police Officer’s eye.

The Police Officer has to intervene again between Mr. Max and Ms. Decker, two neighbors hell-bent on making life miserable for each other. While Decker thinks the officer came to protect her from Max, the officer appears to have their own agenda. Don’t they all? There’s much more in the neighborly bickering between Ms. Decker and Mr. Max than meets the Police Officer’s eye.

The Guardians of Lost Things

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

While fleeing from the world, Ron and Tiffy encounter an Old Lady ready to sell her eclectic collection of junk items. As the couple explores the collection, they discover much more about the Old Lady, who appears to have her own agenda, and themselves than they anticipated.

While fleeing from the world, Ron and Tiffy encounter an Old Lady ready to sell her eclectic collection of junk items. As the couple explores the collection, they discover much more about the Old Lady, who appears to have her own agenda, and themselves than they anticipated.

The Snare

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

On a dark winter night, two hungry creatures, Bojo and Roro, meet Irene, a teenage girl, at an abandoned bus stop. While Bojo and Roro seem to be the dreaded Winnity spiders masquerading as humans to prey on unsuspecting souls, Irene appears to have her own agenda. Identities flip, agendas reverse, and the hunters and prey switch places as Irene battles the dreaded siblings.

On a dark winter night, two hungry creatures, Bojo and Roro, meet Irene, a teenage girl, at an abandoned bus stop. While Bojo and Roro seem to be the dreaded Winnity spiders masquerading as humans to prey on unsuspecting souls, Irene appears to have her own agenda. Identities flip, agendas reverse, and the hunters and prey switch places as Irene battles the dreaded siblings.

Catastrophe

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

"Catastrophe" revolves around Phoebe, an international worker in a company, Astro, a young surgery resident, and Cat, who might or might not be a soft toy. When a severely stressed-out Phoebe muses about her work-related "issues" and potential impending death, Cat and Astro try to cheer her up, though in a dramatically opposite manner.

"Catastrophe" revolves around Phoebe, an international worker in a company, Astro, a young surgery resident, and Cat, who might or might not be a soft toy. When a severely stressed-out Phoebe muses about her work-related "issues" and potential impending death, Cat and Astro try to cheer her up, though in a dramatically opposite manner.

Strange Connections

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

While torturing Murphy, a physically disabled writer whose stories foretell Ralph's secret plans, Ralph realizes that every step he's taking to avoid Murphy's narrative brings him closer to the destiny Murphy had already woven for him.

While torturing Murphy, a physically disabled writer whose stories foretell Ralph's secret plans, Ralph realizes that every step he's taking to avoid Murphy's narrative brings him closer to the destiny Murphy had already woven for him.

Photo Finish

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

"Photo Finish" deals with death and guilt. A corporate CEO's death was linked to peanut allergy until a scientist confessed that he had used his brilliant invention, the camera that can capture aroma, to murder the CEO.

"Photo Finish" deals with death and guilt. A corporate CEO's death was linked to peanut allergy until a scientist confessed that he had used his brilliant invention, the camera that can capture aroma, to murder the CEO.

The Return

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

Liz hires Stella, a professional actor, to dress up as her dead mother, Elena, and save Bob, her father, who has been trying to create a time capsule and bring Elena back. Things take an unexpected turn when Bob proclaims himself an utter failure and tries to commit suicide.

Liz hires Stella, a professional actor, to dress up as her dead mother, Elena, and save Bob, her father, who has been trying to create a time capsule and bring Elena back. Things take an unexpected turn when Bob proclaims himself an utter failure and tries to commit suicide.

Strange Connections (FULL LENGTH)

by Abhisek Bhattacharya

Synopsis

A shady businessman, Ralph, a physically disabled writer, Murphy, whose stories foretell every action Ralph would take, and a dingy basement serving as an interrogation chamber- that’s how ‘Strange Connection’ begins. As Ralph grills Murphy, he realizes that every step he takes to evade Murphy’s narrative propels him toward the destiny Murphy had already scripted for him. The power balance between the...

A shady businessman, Ralph, a physically disabled writer, Murphy, whose stories foretell every action Ralph would take, and a dingy basement serving as an interrogation chamber- that’s how ‘Strange Connection’ begins. As Ralph grills Murphy, he realizes that every step he takes to evade Murphy’s narrative propels him toward the destiny Murphy had already scripted for him. The power balance between the interrogator and the prisoner oscillates, relationships disintegrate, and the boundaries between past and present, good and evil, and right and wrong dissolve into a murky haze. Will Ralph unearth how Murphy is sabotaging his plans? Or will Murphy triumph in her quest to conquer Ralph?