Robert Cooperman

Robert Cooperman has been involved with theatre for many years, both in his native New York City and in his current home, Columbus, Ohio. For the past two years, he had the honor to have a play produced in the New York New Works Theatre Festival: "Instaurito" (2016) and "The Flower Stand" (2015). "The Flower Stand" was also produced as a winner of the Midnight Audio Theatre script writing competition. His full-length play, "Kate ‘n’ Spence," was produced by the Evolution Theatre Company (Columbus) in 2014 and he has had one-acts performed in New York and Columbus, most recently "Shut Up, Mr. Mandelbaum," which was a winner of the ETC New Playwrights Festival in 2013. Robert earned his Ph.D. in English (with Drama as a specialty) from The Ohio State University and has been an Adjunct...

Robert Cooperman has been involved with theatre for many years, both in his native New York City and in his current home, Columbus, Ohio. For the past two years, he had the honor to have a play produced in the New York New Works Theatre Festival: "Instaurito" (2016) and "The Flower Stand" (2015). "The Flower Stand" was also produced as a winner of the Midnight Audio Theatre script writing competition. His full-length play, "Kate ‘n’ Spence," was produced by the Evolution Theatre Company (Columbus) in 2014 and he has had one-acts performed in New York and Columbus, most recently "Shut Up, Mr. Mandelbaum," which was a winner of the ETC New Playwrights Festival in 2013. Robert earned his Ph.D. in English (with Drama as a specialty) from The Ohio State University and has been an Adjunct Professor of English and Theatre at Ohio University-Lancaster. He is also the founder and director of Stage Right Theatrics, a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that promotes conservative plays and playwrights. Robert is a freelance contributor for "The Epoch Times" and podcasts as well. Aside from his interest in theatre, Robert is a connoisseur of parrots and an avid New York Yankees fan. He resides in Dublin, Ohio, with his wife, Sandra, with whom he has two children, Matthew and Heather.

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Scripts

An Umbrella on a Rainy, Rainy Day

by Robert Cooperman

Cast Size
7—11
Genre
dark comedy,
drama,
faith-based,
political

A family, consisting of MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHER, and SISTER, are blessed by the surprise arrival of a new addition, CHILD. Although at first enamored with the CHILD, the others in the family (except MOTHER) are concerned that he smiles all the time and seems impervious to pain. MOTHER and FATHER go on a quest to determine if there’s anything wrong with CHILD: they talk with a doctor, a teacher, a member of the...

A family, consisting of MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHER, and SISTER, are blessed by the surprise arrival of a new addition, CHILD. Although at first enamored with the CHILD, the others in the family (except MOTHER) are concerned that he smiles all the time and seems impervious to pain. MOTHER and FATHER go on a quest to determine if there’s anything wrong with CHILD: they talk with a doctor, a teacher, a member of the clergy, a government official, and a neighbor family. All warn that CHILD will never be normal and will grow up in a world of hostility. After conflicting remedies are offered by these “experts,” MOTHER remains convinced she is the only one who understands CHILD. As time goes on, CHILD is more and more rejected by the family (again, except MOTHER), until finally he dies, alone in a ditch, having experienced tears and pain for the first time in his young life. The play ends in hopefulness as MOTHER is certain a lesson can be learned from his brief existence.

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Drop the Barbie!

by Robert Cooperman

Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
political

A transgender couple becomes alarmed when their transgender son expresses a conservative thought.

A transgender couple becomes alarmed when their transgender son expresses a conservative thought.

Straight Men

by Robert Cooperman

Cast Size
3
Genre
farce

Abbott and Costello try to figure out why an individual would refer to him/herself as "They."

Abbott and Costello try to figure out why an individual would refer to him/herself as "They."

An Actor Despairs

by Robert Cooperman

1
Cast Size
8—10
Genre
comedy,
political,
satire

A high school student interested in theatre audits a college acting class filled with dreamers and politically correct know-nothings.

A high school student interested in theatre audits a college acting class filled with dreamers and politically correct know-nothings.

Instaurito

by Robert Cooperman

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
farce,
political,
satire

An ego-maniac playwright/director (is there any other kind?) forces his actors to say every line with perfection or they must start the entire play over.

An ego-maniac playwright/director (is there any other kind?) forces his actors to say every line with perfection or they must start the entire play over.

Two Little Words

by Robert Cooperman

Cast Size
6—7
Genre
drama

A son reviews his life with his single father, realizing that a simple "thank you" can add meaning to life.

A son reviews his life with his single father, realizing that a simple "thank you" can add meaning to life.

The Flower Stand

by Robert Cooperman

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
drama

Flower salesperson Eliza uses her incredible knowledge of people to figure out why octogenarian Mr. Goldberg buys a bouquet of flowers every day. Her insights prove to be less than insightful.

Flower salesperson Eliza uses her incredible knowledge of people to figure out why octogenarian Mr. Goldberg buys a bouquet of flowers every day. Her insights prove to be less than insightful.