Clara Harris

Clara Harris is an actor, writer, and artist educator with over two decades’ experience. She premiered her solo live-recorded audio drama, This Moment in America, at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A sonic collage of the American psyche, This Moment in America asks, "Can we find more to unite us than what divides us?" It is one part of a two-part project that includes the live-recorded show and writing to heal workshops, incorporating dramatic writing and performance to create a story sharing space for personal and community healing.

With deep roots in live theatre, Clara loves a good story in any medium - film, audio, or live. As a playwright and essayist, her writing has appeared in print and onstage. Currently you can see two of her plays commissioned for elementary students at...

Clara Harris is an actor, writer, and artist educator with over two decades’ experience. She premiered her solo live-recorded audio drama, This Moment in America, at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A sonic collage of the American psyche, This Moment in America asks, "Can we find more to unite us than what divides us?" It is one part of a two-part project that includes the live-recorded show and writing to heal workshops, incorporating dramatic writing and performance to create a story sharing space for personal and community healing.

With deep roots in live theatre, Clara loves a good story in any medium - film, audio, or live. As a playwright and essayist, her writing has appeared in print and onstage. Currently you can see two of her plays commissioned for elementary students at StageOne.org in their Theatre for Everywhere digital play library. One of those, Monster in Me, is available for production through Pioneer Publishing.

She is the creative force behind Swamp Witch Studio and its audio drama podcast, Night Owl Theatre.

This Moment in American workshops and live performance are available for touring.

Scripts

There Is No Sound in the Vacuum of Space

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

Philae can't reach Sam. Sam can't reach Philae. Cal can't reach Sam. They're all about to crash.
Inspired by the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission to Comet 67P (2004-2016).

Philae can't reach Sam. Sam can't reach Philae. Cal can't reach Sam. They're all about to crash.
Inspired by the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission to Comet 67P (2004-2016).

Monster in Me

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

Two everyday students are guided by an omniscient host as their emotions become actual monster puppets that illustrate how feelings can sometimes be bigger than we are. As they journey through a typical school day, The Host teaches them and the audience three specific strategies for taming these monsters and learning what to do when we feel overcome by anger, fear, jealousy, or any other powerful emotion.

Two everyday students are guided by an omniscient host as their emotions become actual monster puppets that illustrate how feelings can sometimes be bigger than we are. As they journey through a typical school day, The Host teaches them and the audience three specific strategies for taming these monsters and learning what to do when we feel overcome by anger, fear, jealousy, or any other powerful emotion.

Bake-Off of Doom

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

When the sirens sound over Suburban Shoals, the mothers of The Realm report for the Annual Bake-Off, where more is at stake than bragging rights for the flakiest crust or the highest meringue. As the annual review of The Realm's Breeders, each woman's fitness as a mother is assessed – via her baking prowess. Secrets are revealed, dreams shared, and divisions fluctuate throughout the competition as The Realm's...

When the sirens sound over Suburban Shoals, the mothers of The Realm report for the Annual Bake-Off, where more is at stake than bragging rights for the flakiest crust or the highest meringue. As the annual review of The Realm's Breeders, each woman's fitness as a mother is assessed – via her baking prowess. Secrets are revealed, dreams shared, and divisions fluctuate throughout the competition as The Realm's carefully constructed social strata begins to crack under the pressure of three mothers who must decide where their loyalties lie amidst the butter, flour, frosting, and fear.

Available as a full-length one act play or a 50-minute audio drama.

Whazzits: Adventure on Earth

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

Stargazer Gracie is surprised one stargazing night when an alien ship lands in her neighbor's field. Upon investigation, she discovers two frightened - and slightly frustrated - aliens. As she learns to communicate with them, the three develop a friendship and work through their differences to overcome the biggest challenge: getting home.

Stargazer Gracie is surprised one stargazing night when an alien ship lands in her neighbor's field. Upon investigation, she discovers two frightened - and slightly frustrated - aliens. As she learns to communicate with them, the three develop a friendship and work through their differences to overcome the biggest challenge: getting home.

This Moment in America

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

A sonic collage of the American psyche that asks, "Can we find more to unite us than what divides us?"

A sonic collage of the American psyche that asks, "Can we find more to unite us than what divides us?"

Robin of Sherwood

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

ROBIN OF SHERWOOD is an adventurous tale following the folk hero Robin Hood and his merry men as they swashbuckle their way through Sherwood Forest, helping a lovelorn minstrel, and fooling the Sherriff of Nottingham. Delving into the original ballads, ROBIN OF SHERWOOD features favorite characters with all the action expected from a Robin Hood story.

ROBIN OF SHERWOOD is an adventurous tale following the folk hero Robin Hood and his merry men as they swashbuckle their way through Sherwood Forest, helping a lovelorn minstrel, and fooling the Sherriff of Nottingham. Delving into the original ballads, ROBIN OF SHERWOOD features favorite characters with all the action expected from a Robin Hood story.

The Morgan Sisters of Vine Street

by Clara Harris

Synopsis

Lila, Mary, and Rosie Morgan navigate their own challenges, hopes, and dreams while juggling adult responsibilities to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Set against the backdrop of The Great Depression in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this piece written for high school performance groups provides historical lessons and ample casting opportunities.

Lila, Mary, and Rosie Morgan navigate their own challenges, hopes, and dreams while juggling adult responsibilities to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Set against the backdrop of The Great Depression in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this piece written for high school performance groups provides historical lessons and ample casting opportunities.