D.J. Edmiston

D.J. Edmiston is a novelist, actor, director, and author of nine produced plays, six of which that have won or placed in national contests. His plays offer several genres and lengths, including Coyote Point (full-length drama), Amused to Death in Rome (one-act comedy), Leap-year Manchild (absurdist tragedy), and One Wall (ten-minute drama). His novels include Edentown and five books in the children's fantasy-adventure series, Fantasticademy.

D.J. Edmiston is a novelist, actor, director, and author of nine produced plays, six of which that have won or placed in national contests. His plays offer several genres and lengths, including Coyote Point (full-length drama), Amused to Death in Rome (one-act comedy), Leap-year Manchild (absurdist tragedy), and One Wall (ten-minute drama). His novels include Edentown and five books in the children's fantasy-adventure series, Fantasticademy.

Scripts

The Firekeepers

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
6
Genre
dark comedy,
drama,
political,
science fiction,
tragedy

In the near future, humanity is an endangered species, hunted by machines who have deemed Homo sapiens as the planet's biggest threat. Surviving alone in a cave, Bryn Jones makes a bold plan. She invites local refugees to tell stories around the fire, creating shared myths to rebuild a compassionate society. Her mission to prove humanity's worthiness looks promising until an attractive wanderer finds the cave...

In the near future, humanity is an endangered species, hunted by machines who have deemed Homo sapiens as the planet's biggest threat. Surviving alone in a cave, Bryn Jones makes a bold plan. She invites local refugees to tell stories around the fire, creating shared myths to rebuild a compassionate society. Her mission to prove humanity's worthiness looks promising until an attractive wanderer finds the cave, heightening the group's suspicions and jealousies to reveal the true threat to humankind: themselves. A powerful yet hopeful take on social divisions, artificial intelligence, and what it means to be human. Currently unproduced.

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Coyote Point

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
6
Genre
drama

Estranged from his tribe for twenty years, a Native American man returns to the reservation to care for his ailing mother. But when a production team arrives wanting to make a film about his shamed grandfather, the tribal council sees an opportunity to build a casino on once-sacred land. Torn between tradition and "progress," the only way to strike a balance is to dig up what he fears most: the painful secrets...

Estranged from his tribe for twenty years, a Native American man returns to the reservation to care for his ailing mother. But when a production team arrives wanting to make a film about his shamed grandfather, the tribal council sees an opportunity to build a casino on once-sacred land. Torn between tradition and "progress," the only way to strike a balance is to dig up what he fears most: the painful secrets of his family's past. Winner of the Pillars Prize in Playwriting (2007); Honorable Mention, Stage 3 Theater Company, tenth annual Festival of New Plays (2008).

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Touch Tones

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
romantic comedy

A coffee shop, 1997. At the dawn of the flip phone revolution, a working-class barista and three professional customers struggle to balance their relationships with the societal demands of being constantly available. A comedic take on finding human connections over the din of ringing cell phones. Voted "audience favorite," Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre, 2004.

A coffee shop, 1997. At the dawn of the flip phone revolution, a working-class barista and three professional customers struggle to balance their relationships with the societal demands of being constantly available. A comedic take on finding human connections over the din of ringing cell phones. Voted "audience favorite," Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre, 2004.

Amused to Death in Rome

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
period

A tavern, ancient Rome. Terence, a struggling dramatist, and Flamma, a popular gladiator, vie for the audience of the commoner bartender. A funny and thought-provoking take on the ageless debate of art vs. entertainment. Debuted at North Idaho College and featured at the Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre (2003); Finalist, Vitality Playwriting Contest, Speaking Ring Theatre (2003).

A tavern, ancient Rome. Terence, a struggling dramatist, and Flamma, a popular gladiator, vie for the audience of the commoner bartender. A funny and thought-provoking take on the ageless debate of art vs. entertainment. Debuted at North Idaho College and featured at the Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre (2003); Finalist, Vitality Playwriting Contest, Speaking Ring Theatre (2003).

One Wall

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

Paul and Becky, a young couple moving in together, confront jealous insecurities when Paul hangs a picture of a former girlfriend. Performed under the title "A Thousand Words" at Pregnant Chad New Plays Festival, Stormy Weather Players (2005).

Paul and Becky, a young couple moving in together, confront jealous insecurities when Paul hangs a picture of a former girlfriend. Performed under the title "A Thousand Words" at Pregnant Chad New Plays Festival, Stormy Weather Players (2005).

Workshopping Shakespeare

by D.J. Edmiston

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
farce,
parody/spoof,
satire

How does Shakespeare's Hamlet get from "To be or not to be" to "Bug: should I off myself?" Through never-ending workshopping, of course! A ten-minute farce on the risk of play overdevelopment. Commissioned by Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre (2008).

How does Shakespeare's Hamlet get from "To be or not to be" to "Bug: should I off myself?" Through never-ending workshopping, of course! A ten-minute farce on the risk of play overdevelopment. Commissioned by Playwrights Forum Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre (2008).