Caleb Dukes

Caleb Dukes is an award-winning, New York City-based playwright and (sometimes) actor with a creative focus on social drama and dark comedy. After graduating cum laude from Rice University in 2022, they began their current journey at the Actor’s Studio Drama School, working towards an MFA in playwriting. Their work has been performed throughout Texas, most recently by Four Points Middle School for the school’s UIL One-Act Play competition. They are an associate of The Dramatists Guild of America.

Caleb Dukes is an award-winning, New York City-based playwright and (sometimes) actor with a creative focus on social drama and dark comedy. After graduating cum laude from Rice University in 2022, they began their current journey at the Actor’s Studio Drama School, working towards an MFA in playwriting. Their work has been performed throughout Texas, most recently by Four Points Middle School for the school’s UIL One-Act Play competition. They are an associate of The Dramatists Guild of America.

Scripts

Blizzard News Play

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

In an evacuated ski resort, during a gigantic snow storm, two coworkers find solace in a shared experience. A perfect 10-minute play for two queer men about the importance of community.

In an evacuated ski resort, during a gigantic snow storm, two coworkers find solace in a shared experience. A perfect 10-minute play for two queer men about the importance of community.

Who Are You?

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

Born from an assignment to adapt a series of interviews into a play, a young playwrights discovers much about themself after speaking to brand new and seasoned drag queens. The culture of the New York City drag scene transforms the creator of the play itself until the piece is no longer just observing, but participating in.

Born from an assignment to adapt a series of interviews into a play, a young playwrights discovers much about themself after speaking to brand new and seasoned drag queens. The culture of the New York City drag scene transforms the creator of the play itself until the piece is no longer just observing, but participating in.

Prosecution/Defense

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

Two women, strangers to each other, are suing the same man for domestic abuse. What happens when they are put together in a victim holding room with a nosy police officer? Questions of blame, victimhood, privilege, and what it means to be a femme person in the world today arise as Willow and Diana begin to navigate their complicated relationship to each other.

Two women, strangers to each other, are suing the same man for domestic abuse. What happens when they are put together in a victim holding room with a nosy police officer? Questions of blame, victimhood, privilege, and what it means to be a femme person in the world today arise as Willow and Diana begin to navigate their complicated relationship to each other.

My Song: An Exploration in Group Therapy

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

Composed of several monologues, "My Song: An Exploration in Group Therapy" peaks into a group therapy assignment. Each member of the cast gets up and explains what their favorite song is and why in an audience-immersive experience. Subject matter is dark and audiences discretion is advised.

Composed of several monologues, "My Song: An Exploration in Group Therapy" peaks into a group therapy assignment. Each member of the cast gets up and explains what their favorite song is and why in an audience-immersive experience. Subject matter is dark and audiences discretion is advised.

Virginia

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

Based on the true story of Virginia Little, "Virginia" sees a young woman growing up in small-town Texas progress through life, building and losing family, becoming a teacher, and leaving a legacy of love. Virginia Little was the great-grandmother of playwright Caleb Dukes and lived 102 beautiful years, departing a matriarch and hometown icon.

Based on the true story of Virginia Little, "Virginia" sees a young woman growing up in small-town Texas progress through life, building and losing family, becoming a teacher, and leaving a legacy of love. Virginia Little was the great-grandmother of playwright Caleb Dukes and lived 102 beautiful years, departing a matriarch and hometown icon.

Dirty Laundry

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

The ten-minute version of what will be a full-length play, "Dirty Laundry" explores the moment a mother and son come to an impasse when a horrible truth is finally said out loud. Emotions run high as the bounds of family ties are stretched. Is blood thicker than soapy water? The play deals with very dark, triggering topics involving statutory rape and abuse.

The ten-minute version of what will be a full-length play, "Dirty Laundry" explores the moment a mother and son come to an impasse when a horrible truth is finally said out loud. Emotions run high as the bounds of family ties are stretched. Is blood thicker than soapy water? The play deals with very dark, triggering topics involving statutory rape and abuse.

The Feminine Urge

by Caleb Dukes

Synopsis

Carson, a trans sex worker turned serial killer living in New York City, deals with giving into expectations, processing and accepting her thirst for revenge, and the nature of feminine and masculine relationships. Meant for mature audiences, "The Feminine Urge" grapples with what it would be like to give into the queer villainy trope in a comedic, unfiltered way. Can you justify violence?

Carson, a trans sex worker turned serial killer living in New York City, deals with giving into expectations, processing and accepting her thirst for revenge, and the nature of feminine and masculine relationships. Meant for mature audiences, "The Feminine Urge" grapples with what it would be like to give into the queer villainy trope in a comedic, unfiltered way. Can you justify violence?