Daniel Prillaman

"l try to make everyone's day a little more surreal." -Bill Watterson

Daniel (he/they) is a neurodivergent writer/actor/ginger Virginian based out of Northern Ohio. While he adores all theatre, he has a special fondness for horror, folklore, and absurdism. You'll find a lot of that below, but some other things too. Ultimately, he loves plays about honest people (or talking animals) in situations he hasn't seen before.

When not gleefully giving their "soul" to artistic endeavors and projects, they legitimately enjoy long walks on the beach, a video game with a glass of wine, and biscuits.

His plays include A PIRATE CAROL, THE ASHEN CROWN, and YOU SEE THEM IN THE CORNERS OF YOUR EYES, which have been produced in camp workshops and schools across the United States. Their cosmic horror, IN...

"l try to make everyone's day a little more surreal." -Bill Watterson

Daniel (he/they) is a neurodivergent writer/actor/ginger Virginian based out of Northern Ohio. While he adores all theatre, he has a special fondness for horror, folklore, and absurdism. You'll find a lot of that below, but some other things too. Ultimately, he loves plays about honest people (or talking animals) in situations he hasn't seen before.

When not gleefully giving their "soul" to artistic endeavors and projects, they legitimately enjoy long walks on the beach, a video game with a glass of wine, and biscuits.

His plays include A PIRATE CAROL, THE ASHEN CROWN, and YOU SEE THEM IN THE CORNERS OF YOUR EYES, which have been produced in camp workshops and schools across the United States. Their cosmic horror, IN THE SLUSH, was a Finalist for the 2023 Princess Grace Award and is published with Ghost Light Publications.

Daniel is an alumnus of the University of Virginia and a member of the Dramatists Guild.

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Plays are organized below by alphabetical order: Featured, Full-Lengths, One-Acts, Ten Minutes, Shorts, and Monologues.

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Absurdism: "Art Duty;" "Bereavement Leave;" "Pit."
Cringe/Comedy: "The Bad Shepherd;" "How to Talk to Your Child About...'s."
Fantasy: "Rielle and the Owl Hunter;" "The Ashen Crown."
Horror: "You See Them in the Corners of Your Eyes;" "Pink Moscato;" "Water Damage."
Talking Animals: "Black, White, & Red All Over;" "Field Trip;" "Lady and the Raccoon."

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