Noah T. Parnes

Noah T. Parnes is a playwright and drag artist from Yonkers, NY. A recent graduate from Yale University, his plays have been produced at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Exeter Academy, and by the Yale Dramatic Association. His most recent full-length play, Edith, was performed at the Yale Repertory Theater in March 2022. His work has also been read and produced by the Brooklyn Generator and the Cherry Picking NYC short play festival.

Noah T. Parnes is a playwright and drag artist from Yonkers, NY. A recent graduate from Yale University, his plays have been produced at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Exeter Academy, and by the Yale Dramatic Association. His most recent full-length play, Edith, was performed at the Yale Repertory Theater in March 2022. His work has also been read and produced by the Brooklyn Generator and the Cherry Picking NYC short play festival.

Scripts

It'll Come Together

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

After their fall musical is canceled by their school due to its content, seven students decide to put up the show in secret, all while (literally) worshipping at the altar of their theater department's most famous alumnus, Maximilian LaCombe. Through crushes, broken arms, fallen lights, and secrets galore, these kids hope to overcome... the Curse.

After their fall musical is canceled by their school due to its content, seven students decide to put up the show in secret, all while (literally) worshipping at the altar of their theater department's most famous alumnus, Maximilian LaCombe. Through crushes, broken arms, fallen lights, and secrets galore, these kids hope to overcome... the Curse.

Hot

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Three gay men in a sauna.

Three gay men in a sauna.

Rubato

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

A father visits his old piano teacher, planning to quit piano lessons on behalf of his child.

A father visits his old piano teacher, planning to quit piano lessons on behalf of his child.

Edith

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

When a giant pillar of salt crashes into the kitchen, a family is thrown into a chaotic, campy, Biblical fantasy that forces them to reckon with their relationship to disobedience, suffering, and deviant sex. From her vantage point as the witness to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the Pillar of Salt wishes to upend the traditional center of our current order and force God to turn around—and see the joy in...

When a giant pillar of salt crashes into the kitchen, a family is thrown into a chaotic, campy, Biblical fantasy that forces them to reckon with their relationship to disobedience, suffering, and deviant sex. From her vantage point as the witness to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the Pillar of Salt wishes to upend the traditional center of our current order and force God to turn around—and see the joy in the carnage.

Cabin 7

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Kids at summer camp are about to spark a collectivist revolution and there's nothing you can do to stop them. They're armed with embroidery thread and moths.

Kids at summer camp are about to spark a collectivist revolution and there's nothing you can do to stop them. They're armed with embroidery thread and moths.

The Samovar

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Sheryl’s cousins pay a visit to convince her to repatriate a valuable family heirloom to their side of the family.

Sheryl’s cousins pay a visit to convince her to repatriate a valuable family heirloom to their side of the family.

Pangaea

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

World leaders have decided to push all the land masses on earth back together to recreate the ancient supercontinent Pangaea—and force coexistence. Across the newly "unified" world, we discover that borders are strained, movement is dangerous, and truth is malleable.
And what happened to the Atlantic Ocean?

World leaders have decided to push all the land masses on earth back together to recreate the ancient supercontinent Pangaea—and force coexistence. Across the newly "unified" world, we discover that borders are strained, movement is dangerous, and truth is malleable.
And what happened to the Atlantic Ocean?

What Comes Next

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Told out of chronological order, a family works to recover from the unexpected death of their son, learning to lean into the unpredictable nature of the future.
Music and lyrics by Jerome Walker.

Told out of chronological order, a family works to recover from the unexpected death of their son, learning to lean into the unpredictable nature of the future.
Music and lyrics by Jerome Walker.

Microcosm

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Welcome to Microcosm, a society reinvention tool brought to you by Organic Industry Pro Collaborative Junction. Microcosm runs thousands of simulations, each determining the most efficient modes of societal rejuvenation. The goal? Reconstructing our civilization in a new image—in a new way.

Welcome to Microcosm, a society reinvention tool brought to you by Organic Industry Pro Collaborative Junction. Microcosm runs thousands of simulations, each determining the most efficient modes of societal rejuvenation. The goal? Reconstructing our civilization in a new image—in a new way.

Going Under

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Two lifeguards discuss relationships as they watch the pool.

Two lifeguards discuss relationships as they watch the pool.

I Should Have Written This Down

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

An elderly woman gives a eulogy for her husband.

An elderly woman gives a eulogy for her husband.

Buzz

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

A couple finds solace in their respective electronic devices.

A couple finds solace in their respective electronic devices.

ROADKILL

by Noah T. Parnes

Synopsis

Two siblings are about to run away from summer camp.

Two siblings are about to run away from summer camp.