Allie Costa

In this haunting and poetic duologue, two women emerge from a violent attack.
Finalist for the Heideman Award.

In this comedy about resilience, resistance, and the forces of nature, a woman must simultaneously contend with an unstoppable force (the outside world) and an immovable object (her cat).

At a cutting-edge neuroscience center, a fascinating new procedure may help people retain their memories. But at what cost?

In this coffee shop, the time is now - and then...
Also available as a screenplay.

A young man encounters a mysterious woman late one night on a subway platform.
Also available as a screenplay and short story.

Afraid she is going mad, a young woman escapes from her birthday party to find solace.

Two strangers grieving the same person cross paths in a graveyard.

In 1944, a notorious playboy hires a female P.I. to investigate a murder.
Best Script, 2015 One-Act Festival

A mafia messenger in a career crisis meets his match while out on assignment.

On a drying-up shoreline, a down-to-earth botanist encounters a vibrant climatologist and realizes there may still be hope for the world.

At this hair salon, it's live and let dye.

A woman asserts herself after receiving unwanted attention from a stranger. A realistic modern-day take on Little Red Riding Hood.

Stealing is believing.

Carlos, a high school senior, is nominated for Homecoming Queen as a prank, but he's determined to go to the dance anyway. Meanwhile, his best friend Marija is going through an identity crisis of her own.

Moira has something important to tell her family this Thanksgiving.
Also available as a screenplay and radio play.

A college student creates a hotline to help others - and herself.

A game of questions leads to surprising answers.

Stuck in the school library during a lockdown drill, two girls at opposite ends of the social spectrum find some common ground.

Two mismatched scene partners connect in an online improv class.

Baking is the family business, but it's not that easy - especially when you've got big shoes to fill.

When given the chance, a woman seeks forgiveness from someone dear to her. But is such a thing even possible?

A woman in a wedding dress catches the eye of a passerby.

The trials and tribulations of a landlocked mermaid.

Did you see that? Inspired by Jocelyn Bell Burnell’s landmark discovery.

A trip down memory lane leads to The Nutcracker.

Noisy neighbors are a nuisance. In this series of vignettes, we hear the internal monologues of two characters as they encounter different tenants in their apartment building.

Someone's taken the fun out of recess.

In this direct address play, two sea otters inform the audience that otters are more than just cute creatures.

Inspired by the life and music of Sara Bareilles.

A teenager is thrilled to meet her favorite author - and uncover the truth.

The Creature from the Black Lagoon visits the woman who created him in an attempt to cheer her up. Inspired by the work of Milicent Patrick.

A little brother can be a little bother or a little prince.

A family legend featuring Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler.

Disney's Frozen as directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

A soldier reflects on how life has changed for both herself and her boyfriend since the war.

This is how it begins.
This is how it ends.

It was fun while it lasted.

Amelia still isn't sure what it was she saw that day exactly...

Get ready to laugh with this high-energy monologue about an unexpected job interview.

This kid really, really wants a pet llama.

As summer makes way for fall, one family is about to dangerously combust.

After the death of his father, a grief-stricken Hamlet is plagued by psychotic delusions making him think several others have died and that he is at fault. He finds comfort in an unexpected source: the dearly not departed Ophelia.

A ballerina prepares for the performance of her life. Inspired by Anna Pavlova.

A couple struggles to rebuild and reconnect after losing their child.

A flicker of hope in a setting not far from our current reality.

In the face of climate change, two scientists imagine the impossible.

After being abducted, a young girl finds strength in stories - and in herself.

In the not-too-distant future, peace of mind comes with a price.

Inspired by a true story of customer (dis)service.

When a terrible liar crosses paths with an observant detective, it leads to a surprising confession.

A young woman impulsively goes on a retreat - but it's not exactly what she had in mind.

Two Secret Service agents revealed why they joined the force.

Spring break with spies, lies, and overpriced pancakes.

Three wild wolves try to survive in a changing land.

Three siblings struggling with changes in their family realize it’s always darkest just before the dawn.

When the unthinkable happens, the relatives of a comatose young woman must make a life-altering choice for their loved one. A modern-day magic-free dramatic retelling of Sleeping Beauty.

Sometimes, the safest thing to do is risk it all.

What happens when the life of the party finds out the party's over?

What if grief made the Mad Hatter the way he is? A contemplative, considerate take on the famous Mad Tea Party.

Join us for the Lobster Quadrille! A fun adaptation of Alice's encounter with the Gryphon and the Mock Turtle.

A lively adaptation of A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

After months of idly talking about making a book club, four crafty coworkers finally buckle down and create one. When their first meeting is waylaid by the pandemic, they decide to meet virtually.

A strange reunion between estranged sisters.

A woman rubs her new co-worker the wrong way. Also available as a screenplay.

A woman’s propensity for binge-watching TV shows leads her loved ones to hold an intervention.

Three different authority figures in a teenager’s life meet to discuss what’s best for him – and for themselves.

Two friends reminisce at a ski lodge.

Two women travel to California for very different reasons.

After a superhero renounces her powers, her former friends and fellow heroes try to change her mind.

When a woman's online post attracts the attention of a political zealot, her life and the lives of her loved ones are forever changed.

A little girl tries to talk her mom into going on an important adventure.

Co-workers take a break in a small Southern town.

Inspired by Andrew Wyeth’s painting Christina’s World and its subject, Anna Christina Olson.
Published in 105 Five-Minute Plays for Study and Performance, Smith and Kraus

In this realistic, fantasy-free retelling of Cinderella, a young woman searches for her way home – and her ever after.

It didn't happen the way you heard it.

Should old acquaintance be forgot?

Life is a journey, not a destination - and in this story, life has led both an unmoored American woman and an underemployed Scottish artist to a small cave carved into the side of a mountain in Ireland.

A young woman shares her truth. Inspired by the life of Leelah Alcorn.

When a crime hits close to home, a detective re-examines her life and her legacy.

Love should lift you up, not hold you down. Presented with no intermission and seamless scene changes, Raise Your Hand follows a young couple through the first year of their tumultuous relationship.

An unplanned return leads to an unexpected reunion - but honestly, it's been a long time coming.
Also available as a screenplay.

Might as well live it up while you can.

They both have reservations.

The truth shouldn't be redacted.
Also available as a screenplay.

A first-time homeowner tries to close a deal.

There’s always more to be done, more to be said.

An imagined encounter between Audrey Hepburn and Natalie Wood the night of the 1962 Academy Awards.

A married couple considers their personal and political future.

People are dying to come here.

In this fast and funny story, a telemarketer doesn't seem to know what he's doing.

Adult siblings discover the secret family recipe.

While waiting for their appointment, a married couple consider their potential parenthood.

There's nothing like a cozy winter night spent at home. Right? Right??

Some people believe fear is a choice. What do you believe?

A hopeful hero meets a meek Minotaur in a legendary labyrinth.

This time capsule is hard to swallow.

A trip to see the Northern Lights illuminates personal truths for two close friends.

Her sales pitch isn’t perfect.

Always read the fine print.

A ballet dancer walks into a bar…

The fate of the land is in their hands.

A chance encounter on a train leads to a career of espionage. Inspired by the life of Jeannie Rousseau.

A young woman fights to get her great-grandmother’s work recognized.

Three young sisters have an adventure one autumn afternoon. Inspired by Zilpha Keatley Snyder's life and her stories.

A theatre must close its doors.

A brother and sister team up and catch up over video games.

Before she was Countess of Lovelace, she was Ada, daughter of the poet Lord Byron.

An unusual visit to the doctor’s office.

The truth really hurts. A woman suffering from chronic pain tries to take control of her life - with or without her brother’s help.

Three pets (a cat, a dog, and a rabbit) discuss anthropomorphic films.

In this fun, witchy comedy inspired by the Scottish play, three weird sisters try to prepare the perfect prophecy for their demanding boss.

The heart of the matter.

Unexpected connections at a high school reunion.

This is what happens when you wear your heart on your sleeve.

Six days a week, a young girl waits on her doorstep for mail. Today, the postman learns why.

Sometimes you need a little help to make a decision.

In the aftermath of an earthquake, a couple faces the ruins of their relationship.
Two versions of this play are available, with or without a music-related element.

The truth behind a tall tale.

A thoughtful doctor on a late-night break has an unexpected, amusing conversation with her elderly patient.

In a world where women are permitted to either bear a child or raise a child, not both, the fate of a young woman lies in the hands of her two mothers.

A cautionary tale.

A fateful night at the 24-hour laundromat.

Is this your first time at a sci-fi convention?

A couple celebrates their individual and collective flaws.

An artist gets inspiration from an unlikely source.

What do a house and a book have in common? They both hold untold stories.

In this heartfelt examination of the way we judge others and ourselves, a hospital administrator trying to hide her chronic illness has an unexpected conversation with a bubbly young nurse that leaves a lasting impression on them both.

A 10-minute version is also available.

If you had the chance to extend your life, would you?

A single mother and her teenage daughter in the wake of a tantrum.

Roommates consider what it takes to a happy person.

Something about nothing.

Tune in for the final round of a televised songwriting competition.

A look at the life of Alice Liddell, who inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

A relationship ends on prom night.

An unusually busy day at the tailor.

It's time to break gender stereotypes. A friendly discussion between friends.

A woman and her teenage daughter rush to make it to their polling place, only to be denied entry by a power-hungry poll worker.

A change could do you good.

A writer stuck in the middle of her story gets more than she bargained for when she wishes someone would finish writing it for her.

This is not my beautiful house.

Some people find comfort in work. Some find comfort in other people. Tamina is seeking a bit of both - and that leads her to her first therapy session with a new therapist.

A woman shares the story of a pair of lovebirds she had as a kid.

Decompressing after a long day at the office.

She's not a fan of scary stories.

A young widow expresses her grief.

Pet-sitting gone wrong.

She's not that sneaky.

A mother tells her young daughter the history behind a hand-me-down.

This day will always be difficult.

All the world is waiting for you...

Three young women bond over a song and become lifelong friends.

The child of an army general expresses their concern.

It's too hot to sleep and too hard to think straight.

Some people have better things to do than go to the prom.

A girl tries to escape the shadow of her older sister.

A young woman takes a train ride home.

A 13-year-old girl uses mathematical patterns to make sense of a personal tragedy.

A woman shares her admiration for her mother.

A young woman living during the Civil War tries to forgive her father.

Hold on to your dreams.

Figuratively and literally.

A woman has an epiphany while waiting in line at the grocery store.

You will never be truly free.

A moment with Bill the Lizard, sitting outside the White Rabbit's house.

Gender bias rears its ugly head in a video game store.

The gossip - and the truth - about a new transfer student.

Busk here often?

Getting on the plane can be more stressful than the actual flight.

It's awkward to run into your crush in the office bathroom.

Patrolling the high school hallways.

A series about mismatched roommates. Each sketch is less than 5 minutes long. This includes:
Hello, Sailor!
Sock It to Me
Starry-Eyed
In Sickness and in Health
The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

Finding things nobody wants and looking for things no one can find. Each sketch is roughly 5 minutes long.

Never settle for being the sidekick.

A long drive. A brief exchange.

A young man attempts to ask out the object of his affection.

Sleepwalking is serious - and seriously amusing.

Boy meets girl...again?

The nighttime routine.

Welcome to the afterlife.

The beginning of the end.

Sink your teeth into this Snow White scene.

Desmond meets Molly in the market place.

Saved from being socially awkward.

Don't be late to the theatre.

Some parents really want their kids to enroll in their alma mater.