Erin Osgood

Erin Osgood

Erin Osgood (she/her) is a Michigan playwright, actress, and Dramatists Guild member whose work has been produced throughout the country and abroad. She has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and is a Make-a-Wish volunteer. Erin enjoys traveling, a good book, Cavatappi with shallots and mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce, an underdog winner, 70 degree weather, and Fireball. She loves to...
Erin Osgood (she/her) is a Michigan playwright, actress, and Dramatists Guild member whose work has been produced throughout the country and abroad. She has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and is a Make-a-Wish volunteer. Erin enjoys traveling, a good book, Cavatappi with shallots and mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce, an underdog winner, 70 degree weather, and Fireball. She loves to laugh, cry (often at the same time), and can curse with the best of them. She especially enjoys having very talented people bring her words to life (because they make her look good). For more information on Erin Osgood and her future writings and projects, please visit her website at: http://erinosgood.com.

Plays

  • Eyes to the Stars
    In this unique theatrical and technical endeavor written specifically for a live-stream format, the mighty 3-person crew of the S.S. Resurrection is tasked with a last-ditch attempt to save humanity by traveling to Saturn for precious hydrocarbons.

    The Problem: After years of humans polluting the Earth, the carbon cycle stalled in the year 2063 threatening the lives of all living things. The...
    In this unique theatrical and technical endeavor written specifically for a live-stream format, the mighty 3-person crew of the S.S. Resurrection is tasked with a last-ditch attempt to save humanity by traveling to Saturn for precious hydrocarbons.

    The Problem: After years of humans polluting the Earth, the carbon cycle stalled in the year 2063 threatening the lives of all living things. The carbon cycle refers to the flow of carbon continuously cycling from living organisms and the atmosphere. There is a natural balance needed to promote a healthy Earth.

    The ambitious plan: Send three brave individuals - Commander Crimson Fields, Mission Specialist Megan Riley, and Mission Specialist Nathan Baskin - to Saturn’s moon, Titan, to mine the precious hydrocarbons.

    The hope: Hydrocarbons would be enough to jumpstart the carbon cycle ensuring the continuation of life on Earth.

    The crew overcomes many in-flight dangers, but will the last one cause them to make the ultimate sacrifice?

    Using a combination of live theatre, minimal pre-recorded footage, and audience interaction, “Eyes to the Stars” pushes boundaries with a high-energy survival story that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
  • Emergency Protocol Camouflage
    Set in 2190, a widowed mother (Natalie) struggles to raise her neurodivergent son in the new world. Natalie’s late husband’s gene editing procedure at Andromeda Technology has been ordered by the President to be performed on all individuals with disabilities with a goal for a happier, more productive society. Possible death and personality alterations does not deter the government, leaving Natalie with...
    Set in 2190, a widowed mother (Natalie) struggles to raise her neurodivergent son in the new world. Natalie’s late husband’s gene editing procedure at Andromeda Technology has been ordered by the President to be performed on all individuals with disabilities with a goal for a happier, more productive society. Possible death and personality alterations does not deter the government, leaving Natalie with decisions. What is she willing to do to protect her son?
  • My Mother, the Serial Killer
    (Full-length) A tale to keep you guessing until the very end. When Nova is accused of poisoning her schoolmate and friend, she elicits the help of her Lawyer and Maid to find the truth. As she tries to remember the events of the fateful day, past tragedies are linked to the death. Nova discovers that her mother, a famous actress, may be connected.
  • The After
    NEW DRAFT 9/1/21 (Full-length). A love story set 30 years in the future, The After is a very exciting, relevant, edge of your seat thrill ride. In a world with walls, government control of everyday life, and continued racism, Amira searches for the truth about her parents’ death at the same time trying to survive the new reality in America. Because of her parents’ alleged crimes as members of the Oppo, Amira...
    NEW DRAFT 9/1/21 (Full-length). A love story set 30 years in the future, The After is a very exciting, relevant, edge of your seat thrill ride. In a world with walls, government control of everyday life, and continued racism, Amira searches for the truth about her parents’ death at the same time trying to survive the new reality in America. Because of her parents’ alleged crimes as members of the Oppo, Amira finds herself the target of the Sector Police’s investigations every time an attack against the government occurs. She tries to keep her head down with the help of her adopted family - other survivors who have no other loved ones. Amira meets a new SP, Officer Mitchell, who surprises her with his genuine interest in helping others. Mitchell is able to break through Amira’s defenses and earns her trust. He passes on information that highlights the truth about her parents. At the same time, a deeper connection is made that neither Amira nor Mitchell can avoid. Amira is surrounded by secrets and lies from her adopted family that continue to be revealed throughout the course of the play. Each secret is devastating and very well may bring an end to life as she knows it.
  • Family Pains
    (Full-length). An empowering story of embracing your true self. Pippa Matthews returns home to share her life-changing news with her eccentric and intractable family. She fantasizes how she wishes her news will be received but reality is never the same.
  • Writer's Vice (or The Muse's Gift)
    Desperately trying to overcome writer's block, Sal conjures his Muse as inspiration. Muse has her own motivations. Can inspiration come in the unlikeliest of places?
  • Marital Bliss
    When a husband and wife decide to lay all their grievances out on the table, what could go wrong?
  • Jab
    (10 minute). A sinister comedy with a twist! As Nyla describes her life-changing day to a jealous Sam, she relays her excitement and all the gory details. But all is not what it seems.

    (2 versions available: setting in an apartment living room and setting on a dark street corner)
  • Shades of Red
    (10 minute ZOOM version) Two sisters on ZOOM playing out the same old patterns. With a twist!
  • Minor Deviations
    (Ten minute play). McNally’s wife was one in a million. After her untimely death, McNally looks for a caregiver for their children but struggles to find the right match. Branson Synthetics promises to deliver, but the price may be more than he anticipated.
  • Detail Oriented
    (Ten minute play). A gripping mother-daughter story with a surprise ending. When Marie is finding it hard to remember, her daughter Rachael is always there to help. But is the help beneficial or contributing to her pain?
  • Beware the Ides of Mars
    (Ten minute play). When crew member, BATES, appears to be infected by an alien substance, CAM uses her expertise to handle the crisis as ASPEN's elite security force experience is no match for his hysteria.
  • Relative Affinity
    (Ten minute play). A truly riveting battle of the minds! When Kylie needs to make a decision between Veronica and freedom, she makes an unexpected choice.
  • Passing the Buck
    (Ten minute play). Expecting to receive their inheritance at their late father’s will reading, Brant and Lizzie are blindsided by stunning revelations.
  • Countdown
    (Ten minute play). When a male FBI agent comes searching for a bomb, a female security guard proves that courage isn't gender specific.
  • Holding
    (Five minute play). Santa, Cupid, and a Leprechaun find themselves in quite the predicament after a night out during Mardi Gras.
  • Brightside
    (Full-length). A poignant story about perception and jealousy. Meg and Jack are opposites that seem to work. Perceptions are not always accurate. Through their eyes, differences are evident and ultimately culminate in violence.