Gregory Fletcher

Gregory Fletcher is a native of Dallas, Texas, a resident of New York City, a graduate with various theatre degrees from CSUN, Boston University, and Columbia University.

Off-Off Broadway playwriting credits include Edenville, My Sister the Cow, Eight Times Around, Family of Flechner, Hangman, The Moon Alone, Roast Beef and the Rare Kiss, Robert Mapplethorpe’s Flowers, and Stairway to Heaven. Regionally, Fletcher’s plays have been produced in Boston, Miami, Moscow (Idaho), and Provincetown.

Awards include the Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting and the National Ten-Minute Play Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and a first runner up for the David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award from the Association of Theatre in Higher Education. Fletcher was a...

Gregory Fletcher is a native of Dallas, Texas, a resident of New York City, a graduate with various theatre degrees from CSUN, Boston University, and Columbia University.

Off-Off Broadway playwriting credits include Edenville, My Sister the Cow, Eight Times Around, Family of Flechner, Hangman, The Moon Alone, Roast Beef and the Rare Kiss, Robert Mapplethorpe’s Flowers, and Stairway to Heaven. Regionally, Fletcher’s plays have been produced in Boston, Miami, Moscow (Idaho), and Provincetown.

Awards include the Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting and the National Ten-Minute Play Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and a first runner up for the David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award from the Association of Theatre in Higher Education. Fletcher was a playwriting grantee at the Sundance Theatre Lab, a nominee for Outstanding Original Short Script for the New York IT Awards, and a national finalist for the Heideman Award and the Reva Shiner Comedy Award.

Fletcher’s plays have been published by Back Stage Books, Dramatic Publishing, Smith & Kraus, Wilde Magazine, Anco Entertainment in the Netherlands and Belgium. Also, A Playwright's Dozen: 13 short plays, the craft book Shorts and Briefs, a collection of short plays and brief principles of playwriting, the novellas Tom and Huck Sitting in a Tree, and The Never Land Hoax, as well as the YA novels Other People's Crazy and Other People's Drama. Fletcher’s short stories Friends of Vera, and Ismene in Venice are included in the anthologies The Night Bazaar, and The Night Bazaar: Venice (both from Northampton House Press). Published essays include Leave It to Grandma (San Fedele Press, American Writers Review, summer 2021); manhood / ˈmanˌho͝od / noun (Longridge Review, Creative Fiction #4); Thanks, Dad, I Think (Diverse Voices Quarterly, vol. 8, issue 28); The Sealed Envelope (The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gender Programs in the anthology Being: What Makes A Man).

Fletcher has taught playwriting and other theater education at CUNY-Kingsborough Community College, Niagara University, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and at the MA/MFA Creative Writing Program at Wilkes University.

Scripts

A Port in the Storm

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Act one takes place in 1968 when Raphael visits her son and daughter-in-law (in Dallas, TX) directly from a four-year stint in the Vietnam War, running an officer’s club. When she shares news of the war in front of Russ, her 10-year-old grandson, such talk is forbidden. A power struggle between the two women ignites, figuratively and literally.

Act Two skips to 1982, when Raphael has a stroke and must return to...

Act one takes place in 1968 when Raphael visits her son and daughter-in-law (in Dallas, TX) directly from a four-year stint in the Vietnam War, running an officer’s club. When she shares news of the war in front of Russ, her 10-year-old grandson, such talk is forbidden. A power struggle between the two women ignites, figuratively and literally.

Act Two skips to 1982, when Raphael has a stroke and must return to her son's household for supervision. The family drama of international and local affairs continues to battle on home turf, but as the conflict affects Russ’s life, these women must find peace together.

Bliss You

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

While having a full body massage, Charlemaine experiences an internal revelation that makes it clear she’s on the wrong path for happiness. As she tries to right her path, her mother, Madge, insists that she first cure her grandmother’s sneer before worrying about her own. Along with the help from her neighbor (a stage-manager/masseuse), they scheme several plans for success. But when the sneer jumps from her...

While having a full body massage, Charlemaine experiences an internal revelation that makes it clear she’s on the wrong path for happiness. As she tries to right her path, her mother, Madge, insists that she first cure her grandmother’s sneer before worrying about her own. Along with the help from her neighbor (a stage-manager/masseuse), they scheme several plans for success. But when the sneer jumps from her grandmother to her mother, their home of three generations of women turns into an “afflictionary fable” of finding true bliss and giving to others. A zany Texas farce.

Cow-Tipping and Other Signs of Stress

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

After years of perseverance and rejection letters, undiscovered playwright Christopher Post asks for a sign from the universe that he's on the right path. As the signs flood in, each contradicting the next, Christopher runs into an old college buddy who works for star playwright and role model Ward Edington. Christopher begins sneaking, stealing, hiding, conniving, teasing, fighting, and his life continues to...

After years of perseverance and rejection letters, undiscovered playwright Christopher Post asks for a sign from the universe that he's on the right path. As the signs flood in, each contradicting the next, Christopher runs into an old college buddy who works for star playwright and role model Ward Edington. Christopher begins sneaking, stealing, hiding, conniving, teasing, fighting, and his life continues to snowball from there. Saving his marriage and career will be the hardest rewrite of his life. A romantic bisexual comedy laced with farce and cows.

The Darling Kids—the True Story!

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

The Never Land tale was a hoax; here is the true story of what really happened to Wendy, John, and Michael when Peter drops in to take revenge against their racist father, Mr. Darling. (No flying required.) Trapped with dysfunctional parents and a dog who thinks she's human, (no dog suit required), the Darling children insist on running away with Peter to his boarding house in Harlem. There, they blossom with a...

The Never Land tale was a hoax; here is the true story of what really happened to Wendy, John, and Michael when Peter drops in to take revenge against their racist father, Mr. Darling. (No flying required.) Trapped with dysfunctional parents and a dog who thinks she's human, (no dog suit required), the Darling children insist on running away with Peter to his boarding house in Harlem. There, they blossom with a sense of family, and, except for a brief mishap with a touring German clog-dancing troupe of lost boys, this survival tale of creating a loving, accepting chosen family makes for an alternative holiday comedy in the Christmas season for liberal families and their teenage children. FYI: Peter is black, Wendy butch, John gay, and Michael gender fluid.

Edenvile

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate your first year anniversary, Jules finds himself back in New York’s single's scene in search of a concept: does Mr. Right really exist? And, if so, how does one meet him exactly? Along with an overly-supportive father and an overly-enthusiastic entrepreneur, this romantic comedy follows Jules in the ups and downs of a guaranteed promised paradise.

Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate your first year anniversary, Jules finds himself back in New York’s single's scene in search of a concept: does Mr. Right really exist? And, if so, how does one meet him exactly? Along with an overly-supportive father and an overly-enthusiastic entrepreneur, this romantic comedy follows Jules in the ups and downs of a guaranteed promised paradise.

Riddle of the Sphinx

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

A drama about an 18-year-old boy who has never come to terms with his father’s disappearance eight years prior. In the car with his mom, a Texas flash flood causes a car accident, and Adam hits his head. In that split second, Adam sees his dad and rushes after him in search of his past, whereupon he collides with his future. Ultimately, he's offered the biggest decision of his life: to live or die. This dream...

A drama about an 18-year-old boy who has never come to terms with his father’s disappearance eight years prior. In the car with his mom, a Texas flash flood causes a car accident, and Adam hits his head. In that split second, Adam sees his dad and rushes after him in search of his past, whereupon he collides with his future. Ultimately, he's offered the biggest decision of his life: to live or die. This dream-like play flashes backward and forward from 1969 to 2033, and deals with ambition, the struggle of knowing ourselves, dealing with life's journey, and forgiveness.

Tom and Huck—Breakin' the Law

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

A comedy that envisions Tom and Huck as gay teenagers, trapped in the 1850’s in St. Petersburg, Missouri. Adventures of sexuality are explored, and “what makes a family” is redefined. The innocent send-up is twisted and yet somehow faithful.

A comedy that envisions Tom and Huck as gay teenagers, trapped in the 1850’s in St. Petersburg, Missouri. Adventures of sexuality are explored, and “what makes a family” is redefined. The innocent send-up is twisted and yet somehow faithful.

Uploaded

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Grieving makes Lil do crazy things. Like take a golf club to her entire house. When she takes shelter with her widowed neighbor, Bess, Lil makes a discovery that jump starts her life again. When she's forced to share her secret with Bess, their lives break from the senior clichéd existence and transforms to one that is extraordinary and lifesaving. An adult warmhearted comedy with senior situations.

Grieving makes Lil do crazy things. Like take a golf club to her entire house. When she takes shelter with her widowed neighbor, Bess, Lil makes a discovery that jump starts her life again. When she's forced to share her secret with Bess, their lives break from the senior clichéd existence and transforms to one that is extraordinary and lifesaving. An adult warmhearted comedy with senior situations.

Art and the Large Endowment

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

In a small town in Texas, the final rehearsal for a touring all-male production of “Romeo and Julio” goes awry. The artistic director Mrs. Art Pedigrew has used her dead husband’s large endowment to renovate Bubba’s Gym into the Blue Bonnet Recreational and Cultural Arts Center. Determined to make art if it kills her, (and it almost does), all stops are pulled out. Until the gun shot. Poignant issues surface...

In a small town in Texas, the final rehearsal for a touring all-male production of “Romeo and Julio” goes awry. The artistic director Mrs. Art Pedigrew has used her dead husband’s large endowment to renovate Bubba’s Gym into the Blue Bonnet Recreational and Cultural Arts Center. Determined to make art if it kills her, (and it almost does), all stops are pulled out. Until the gun shot. Poignant issues surface: like the nature of art, why anyone bothers, and why is the artistic director carrying a pistol? A zany Texas comedy.

Bardo

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

The moment between life and re-birth, when Javier refuses to be guided forward as he holds onto his former life and loved one. He is pushed and pulled by a guide, a placement officer, and a medium until he's able to face forward, letting go of his past, and jumping into the unknown.

The moment between life and re-birth, when Javier refuses to be guided forward as he holds onto his former life and loved one. He is pushed and pulled by a guide, a placement officer, and a medium until he's able to face forward, letting go of his past, and jumping into the unknown.

Coke and Sympathy

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Grace’s life at 16-years old is turned upside down when he doesn’t get cast in the all boys’ private school production of Lysistrata. His housemother, with a mysterious past, knows just how to comfort him, only Grace has yet to acquire a taste for tea. Through everyone’s struggle of trying to fit in and be accepted, closet doors are broken down, disguises removed, demonstrations organized, and Grace finally...

Grace’s life at 16-years old is turned upside down when he doesn’t get cast in the all boys’ private school production of Lysistrata. His housemother, with a mysterious past, knows just how to comfort him, only Grace has yet to acquire a taste for tea. Through everyone’s struggle of trying to fit in and be accepted, closet doors are broken down, disguises removed, demonstrations organized, and Grace finally comes to terms with method acting and being true to himself. A comedy with a famous last line.

My Sister the Cow

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Carl is repeating the sixth grade for the sixth time. His quest for truth and honesty has taken over his life ever since a former classmate mooed at his sister. In hopes to turn Carl around, or at least forward to the seventh grade, his sister Jackie and his mother Pearl finally stand up to Carl and give him a whole new meaning of truth. A dark Texas comedy.

Carl is repeating the sixth grade for the sixth time. His quest for truth and honesty has taken over his life ever since a former classmate mooed at his sister. In hopes to turn Carl around, or at least forward to the seventh grade, his sister Jackie and his mother Pearl finally stand up to Carl and give him a whole new meaning of truth. A dark Texas comedy.

Underdeveloped Photographer

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Feeling invisible, Sandy drives as far away as possible before dropping off into the ocean, and, in the magical town of Provincetown, Sandy runs into a one-time love interest, a high strung one-hour photo employee, and one photo opportunity after the next; all of whom help Sandy feel alive again. The play is a fantasy romantic comedy.

Feeling invisible, Sandy drives as far away as possible before dropping off into the ocean, and, in the magical town of Provincetown, Sandy runs into a one-time love interest, a high strung one-hour photo employee, and one photo opportunity after the next; all of whom help Sandy feel alive again. The play is a fantasy romantic comedy.

Colonus Pasture

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Cancelled white men are being exiled to an out-of-town pasture. When the owner of the property discovers one of the men was his admired mentor, he tries to repay the former professor with needed inspiration. An absurd satire that grapples with legacy, cancellation, and who gets the last word.

Cancelled white men are being exiled to an out-of-town pasture. When the owner of the property discovers one of the men was his admired mentor, he tries to repay the former professor with needed inspiration. An absurd satire that grapples with legacy, cancellation, and who gets the last word.

Eight Times Around

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Garson is out of work—again—and must return to his placement agency for another go around. The interview is anything but typical—it’s life changing. What he is ultimately offered only can happen once. A surreal dramedy about purpose, reinvention, and the strange turns taken to return home.

Garson is out of work—again—and must return to his placement agency for another go around. The interview is anything but typical—it’s life changing. What he is ultimately offered only can happen once. A surreal dramedy about purpose, reinvention, and the strange turns taken to return home.

Family of Flechner

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Sebastian is convinced his godfather Artie is a Godfather “in the Family,” and that a recent favor he completed was a rite of initiation into the mob. Lucky for Sebastian when reality hits, it’s downright embarrassing. A comedy about yearning to belong, identity, and chosen families.

Sebastian is convinced his godfather Artie is a Godfather “in the Family,” and that a recent favor he completed was a rite of initiation into the mob. Lucky for Sebastian when reality hits, it’s downright embarrassing. A comedy about yearning to belong, identity, and chosen families.

Force-Fed Bronze

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Three sculptors receive the offer of a lifetime. But at the final interview, the true nature of the project is revealed. A drama about ambition clashing with ethics, compromise, and the cost of success.

Three sculptors receive the offer of a lifetime. But at the final interview, the true nature of the project is revealed. A drama about ambition clashing with ethics, compromise, and the cost of success.

Gatekeeper

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

A small Harlem publishing house is getting its first 1M donation that could secure its future, but when an Ivy League intern challenges the press’s mission, hard truths must be redefined. A drama about power, mentorship, and who gets to write the story.

A small Harlem publishing house is getting its first 1M donation that could secure its future, but when an Ivy League intern challenges the press’s mission, hard truths must be redefined. A drama about power, mentorship, and who gets to write the story.

Hangman

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

As Cliff rushes to a temp job, his subway stops dead in between stations. Trapped with one other passenger, a casual encounter spirals into a collision of revelation. Subway hell changes these men’s lives forever. A tribute to LeRoy Jones (aka Amiri Baraka) and his play, Dutchman, this tense, claustrophobic drama explores what happens when two men are forced to see each other—and themselves—clearly.

As Cliff rushes to a temp job, his subway stops dead in between stations. Trapped with one other passenger, a casual encounter spirals into a collision of revelation. Subway hell changes these men’s lives forever. A tribute to LeRoy Jones (aka Amiri Baraka) and his play, Dutchman, this tense, claustrophobic drama explores what happens when two men are forced to see each other—and themselves—clearly.

Mapplethorpe's Flowers

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

After years together, Gary and Scott’s relationship has hit a lull. Desperate for a reboot, they try something unconventional. A tender, offbeat romantic comedy about reinvention, vulnerability, and allowing love to evolve.

After years together, Gary and Scott’s relationship has hit a lull. Desperate for a reboot, they try something unconventional. A tender, offbeat romantic comedy about reinvention, vulnerability, and allowing love to evolve.

The Moon Alone

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Old wounds resurface as two disgruntled friends accidentally meet in a dog park. When a stranger intrudes, their bond is tested, reshaped, and redefined. A heartfelt dramedy about chosen family, forgiveness, and second chances.

Old wounds resurface as two disgruntled friends accidentally meet in a dog park. When a stranger intrudes, their bond is tested, reshaped, and redefined. A heartfelt dramedy about chosen family, forgiveness, and second chances.

The Nine Month Fix

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Steph is nine months pregnant, and today is the day. But the birth isn’t the only reckoning she faces. With time running out, she sets out to make peace with a past mistake that nearly destroyed her family. A poignant drama about forgiveness, resilience, and the power of turning pain into purpose.

Steph is nine months pregnant, and today is the day. But the birth isn’t the only reckoning she faces. With time running out, she sets out to make peace with a past mistake that nearly destroyed her family. A poignant drama about forgiveness, resilience, and the power of turning pain into purpose.

Not Tonight

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Bill returns home from serving in Afghanistan to discover he’s not the only wounded one in his family. A new war zone opens before him, and this time he’s unprepared for battle. A compassionate family drama about invisible scars when healing is no longer an option.

Bill returns home from serving in Afghanistan to discover he’s not the only wounded one in his family. A new war zone opens before him, and this time he’s unprepared for battle. A compassionate family drama about invisible scars when healing is no longer an option.

Opposing Paradise

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

A dedicated teacher finds herself at odds with her school when a student project presents opposing viewpoints of American slavery. Standing her ground costs her everything—but what she loses in security, she gains in clarity. A drama about integrity, resistance, and the rediscovery of self-worth.

A dedicated teacher finds herself at odds with her school when a student project presents opposing viewpoints of American slavery. Standing her ground costs her everything—but what she loses in security, she gains in clarity. A drama about integrity, resistance, and the rediscovery of self-worth.

Roast Beef and the Rare Kiss

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Four friends. One perfect evening. And a kiss—unexpected, unforgettable, and impossible to undo. Boundaries are tested in this romantic comedy about temptation, timing, and an unexpected moment that questions everything.

Four friends. One perfect evening. And a kiss—unexpected, unforgettable, and impossible to undo. Boundaries are tested in this romantic comedy about temptation, timing, and an unexpected moment that questions everything.

Stairway to Heaven

by Gregory Fletcher

Synopsis

Following their father’s death, two estranged siblings are forced into each other’s orbit—and into the reality of living without a dad. As grief gives way to awkward attempts at reconnection, they inch toward understanding and fitting into each other’s future. A heartfelt coming-of-age dramedy about loss, love, and reconnecting.

Following their father’s death, two estranged siblings are forced into each other’s orbit—and into the reality of living without a dad. As grief gives way to awkward attempts at reconnection, they inch toward understanding and fitting into each other’s future. A heartfelt coming-of-age dramedy about loss, love, and reconnecting.