Cassidy Byron

Cassidy Byron (any pronouns) is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Ring of Keys, and the International Thespian Society. He is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing and minors in Producing and American Sign Language. As a playwright, Cassidy writes primarily dramas and dark comedies, focusing on themes of queerness, mental health, and dysfunctional relationships, and strives to create representation for those who rarely see people like themselves on the stage. Her work has appeared upon numerous stages across the United States, most notably with the off-off-Broadway production of Oui (yes, we) in February 2020.

Cassidy has been writing for the stage for eight years, and performing on it for over a decade. Prior to moving to New York...

Cassidy Byron (any pronouns) is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Ring of Keys, and the International Thespian Society. He is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing and minors in Producing and American Sign Language. As a playwright, Cassidy writes primarily dramas and dark comedies, focusing on themes of queerness, mental health, and dysfunctional relationships, and strives to create representation for those who rarely see people like themselves on the stage. Her work has appeared upon numerous stages across the United States, most notably with the off-off-Broadway production of Oui (yes, we) in February 2020.

Cassidy has been writing for the stage for eight years, and performing on it for over a decade. Prior to moving to New York, they were a regular performer at Grandview-Carriage Place Productions in Grandview Heights, OH, some of their favorite roles including Peter Pan (Peter Pan), Charlie Dickens (A Steampunk Christmas Carol), and White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland). Backstage, xe has worked in stage management, assistant directing, fly operation, and stagehanding, as well as producing and directing the occasional short film.

Scripts

So Panic

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Megan considers moving across the country for her dream job while her boyfriend's mental health deteriorates.

How do you keep living after you've lost the one you lived for?

Project playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60H0KrD4ZeoLnvDLkEaCjb

Megan considers moving across the country for her dream job while her boyfriend's mental health deteriorates.

How do you keep living after you've lost the one you lived for?

Project playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60H0KrD4ZeoLnvDLkEaCjb

Ghost Light

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

A lonely boy tries to befriend the theatre ghost.

A lonely boy tries to befriend the theatre ghost.

Crack

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

A couple's trust in each other is tested as they bury a body together.

A couple's trust in each other is tested as they bury a body together.

Heal the Hydrangeas

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Concerned about her dying plant, a woman visits a church in the dead of night to seek help.

Concerned about her dying plant, a woman visits a church in the dead of night to seek help.

ephemeral

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Isabel finds her little brother mourning a dead mouse, and must help him come to terms with the permanence of death.

Isabel finds her little brother mourning a dead mouse, and must help him come to terms with the permanence of death.

Math Homework!

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Two students struggle to finish their homework while hiding in a library overnight.

Two students struggle to finish their homework while hiding in a library overnight.

Dream Office

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Two women going through career transitions meet in a dream.

Two women going through career transitions meet in a dream.

A Night

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

A study session comes to an abrupt halt when Jonathan tries to make a move on his best friend.

A study session comes to an abrupt halt when Jonathan tries to make a move on his best friend.

The Worst of the Storm: A Radio Play

by Cassidy Byron

Synopsis

Rebecca and CJ find a disturbing letter while taking shelter from a tornado.

Rebecca and CJ find a disturbing letter while taking shelter from a tornado.