Madison Sedlor

Madison Sedlor is a playwright currently living in Boston, Massachusetts. Her play Keep a Little Soul, was produced Off-Off-Broadway in 2019. She is currently seeking theatres to produce her new experimental piece Shadows and Regrets (Now available on NPX!) Favorite playwrighting credits include: Getaway Eddie (Buffalo Writers Showcase, Eveangola Community Theatre), The Woo Girl's Lament (Coneman Running), The Exorcism of Princess Bubblehead (Bite-Sized Theatre Spooktacular NYC), The Merry Men of Tinder (Inclusive Theatre of WNY), and Trapped on a Laugh Track (Lake Plains Players). Additionally, Madison has written several screenplays for the 48 Hour Film Project. Her team's film No Grapes No Glory took home six awards in the New York City chapter’s 48 Hour Film Project in 2015 including...

Madison Sedlor is a playwright currently living in Boston, Massachusetts. Her play Keep a Little Soul, was produced Off-Off-Broadway in 2019. She is currently seeking theatres to produce her new experimental piece Shadows and Regrets (Now available on NPX!) Favorite playwrighting credits include: Getaway Eddie (Buffalo Writers Showcase, Eveangola Community Theatre), The Woo Girl's Lament (Coneman Running), The Exorcism of Princess Bubblehead (Bite-Sized Theatre Spooktacular NYC), The Merry Men of Tinder (Inclusive Theatre of WNY), and Trapped on a Laugh Track (Lake Plains Players). Additionally, Madison has written several screenplays for the 48 Hour Film Project. Her team's film No Grapes No Glory took home six awards in the New York City chapter’s 48 Hour Film Project in 2015 including Best Film. Madison's screenplay "The Weatherbees" brought home six nominations at the Buffalo 2023 48 Hour Film Project, and her screenplay "Who Wants to Date a Millionaire" received three nominations and she won "Best Graphic Design" in 2024. Madison's monologues have been published in Palmetto's "Frozen Women/Flowing Thoughts" Anthology and Smith & Kraus' “Best Female Monologues of 2021”. Additional flash fiction publications include: Fragmented Voices’ “Home Anthology” and Wingless Dreamers “Whispers of Pumpkin Anthology”. Madison is a proud member of the Queen City Playwrights writing group.

Scripts

Shadows and Regrets

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

A collection of thoughts spiraling out of control as a man overdoses on heroin.

A collection of thoughts spiraling out of control as a man overdoses on heroin.

Beyond The Woods

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

On Halloween night step-sisters Victoria and Cleo find themselves lost in the woods. After wandering around with no cell service they befriend Leif, a creature who has named himself the finder of lost things and keeper of the woods. He offers to help them find their way home, for they do not realize just how lost they are.

Go Beyond the Woods and you may find new friends, wacky characters, and the meaning of...

On Halloween night step-sisters Victoria and Cleo find themselves lost in the woods. After wandering around with no cell service they befriend Leif, a creature who has named himself the finder of lost things and keeper of the woods. He offers to help them find their way home, for they do not realize just how lost they are.

Go Beyond the Woods and you may find new friends, wacky characters, and the meaning of friendship and family.

The Buffante Family Meatballs

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

A family in the wake of the matriarchs death. Now is the time for secrets to come out.

A family in the wake of the matriarchs death. Now is the time for secrets to come out.

Room at the Top

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

A group of college friends get together for the first time in ten years to grieve the loss of their friend and Rebecca "Becca" Muller's husband Jim. In that time the group recounts their history, both good and bad while trying to figure out how to move on from their own roadblocks.

A group of college friends get together for the first time in ten years to grieve the loss of their friend and Rebecca "Becca" Muller's husband Jim. In that time the group recounts their history, both good and bad while trying to figure out how to move on from their own roadblocks.

Keep a Little Soul

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Ryan is a high school heroin addict, he uses the local pizzerias bathroom to hide from his realities. Angela is a well off private school student who takes refuge from her own life in the same bathroom. They find that rich or poor, they may not be so different.

Ryan is a high school heroin addict, he uses the local pizzerias bathroom to hide from his realities. Angela is a well off private school student who takes refuge from her own life in the same bathroom. They find that rich or poor, they may not be so different.

The Exorcism of Princess Bubble-Head

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Rachel and Nora are on a ghost hunt. Without realizing it Rachel finds herself on a date and facing a demon prince all in one night and that was just… Not what she was expecting today.

Rachel and Nora are on a ghost hunt. Without realizing it Rachel finds herself on a date and facing a demon prince all in one night and that was just… Not what she was expecting today.

Getaway Eddie

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Eddie, being too cowardly to help Velma with her latest heist, offers to hotwire a car for their getaway. The two run into trouble when they realize neither of them can drive stick.

Eddie, being too cowardly to help Velma with her latest heist, offers to hotwire a car for their getaway. The two run into trouble when they realize neither of them can drive stick.

Crash and Learn

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

After crash landing on earth Emma is desperately trying to master the English language so she can get home. She meets three teenagers in the woods who may be able to help her.

After crash landing on earth Emma is desperately trying to master the English language so she can get home. She meets three teenagers in the woods who may be able to help her.

It Will Be Us

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Danielle and Gabrielle are awaiting the school’s results to whether or not they will be allowed to attend prom together.

Danielle and Gabrielle are awaiting the school’s results to whether or not they will be allowed to attend prom together.

The Great Santa-Con

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

T’was the night of Santa Con and all through the city,
Most patrons were in bed, passed-out sleeping pretty.
When down with a crash dear Santa did make,
Had houseowner Candace pop up and awake.

T’was the night of Santa Con and all through the city,
Most patrons were in bed, passed-out sleeping pretty.
When down with a crash dear Santa did make,
Had houseowner Candace pop up and awake.

The Woo Girl's Lament

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

While getting ready for the biggest party weekend of the year Madeline realizes her ID has gone missing. With the help of her roommate Emilia the two try to recount where the missing card had gone... In verse.

*This is a five minute play.

While getting ready for the biggest party weekend of the year Madeline realizes her ID has gone missing. With the help of her roommate Emilia the two try to recount where the missing card had gone... In verse.

*This is a five minute play.

The Merry Men of Tinder

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Madeline recounts the hardships of dating in the time of quarantine.

*This is a five minute play

Madeline recounts the hardships of dating in the time of quarantine.

*This is a five minute play

A Change of Heart

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

On Halloween night Christina and her best friend Taz break into Taz’s ex boyfriends room to try to find Taz’s broken necklace that she had left in his room.

On Halloween night Christina and her best friend Taz break into Taz’s ex boyfriends room to try to find Taz’s broken necklace that she had left in his room.

The Aftermath

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

A year after the Woodstock music festival, hippie and hopeless romantic Bonnie returns to the bar where she met the father of her child hoping to reconnect and begin their lives together. She meets Ruth, the owner of the only bar for miles.

A year after the Woodstock music festival, hippie and hopeless romantic Bonnie returns to the bar where she met the father of her child hoping to reconnect and begin their lives together. She meets Ruth, the owner of the only bar for miles.

The Empty Space

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Alexandra and Lauren promised to be friends forever. When forever ends Alexandra has a hard time letting go.

Alexandra and Lauren promised to be friends forever. When forever ends Alexandra has a hard time letting go.

High Expectations

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

After a stressful day of work Oakley just wants to sit back, smoke a joint, and relax. They even ordered Taco Bell as a nice little treat on their way home from work. Things don’t work out quite as they planned with the combination of being a little too stoned and getting a delivery person who’s only friend has been their cat these past nine months.

After a stressful day of work Oakley just wants to sit back, smoke a joint, and relax. They even ordered Taco Bell as a nice little treat on their way home from work. Things don’t work out quite as they planned with the combination of being a little too stoned and getting a delivery person who’s only friend has been their cat these past nine months.

The Gabaghoul

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Vito Draculini has met with an unfortunately fate. He has been turned into a vampire… Which would be cool except… He’s an Italian American. He is preparing for his mother to come to Thanksgiving Dinner.

Vito Draculini has met with an unfortunately fate. He has been turned into a vampire… Which would be cool except… He’s an Italian American. He is preparing for his mother to come to Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dinner and Dating Apps

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Desperate for love, Cheri is supposed to meet a man from a dating app.

Desperate for love, Cheri is supposed to meet a man from a dating app.

The Cheverolette

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Denise Delavan is trying to buy a car in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has made an appointment with a local used car dealership via Zoom to figure out what type of car she would like to buy. What she finds when she logs on surprises her.

Denise Delavan is trying to buy a car in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has made an appointment with a local used car dealership via Zoom to figure out what type of car she would like to buy. What she finds when she logs on surprises her.

Text Me if You Can

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Elana has been promposed to, but she is not sure who it’s from and if she could trust it. She gathers the top of every clique, and her best friend Elton to try to figure out if this is a trap or not.

Elana has been promposed to, but she is not sure who it’s from and if she could trust it. She gathers the top of every clique, and her best friend Elton to try to figure out if this is a trap or not.

Louisiana Rain

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Kyle stumbles upon a small town in Louisiana that has been almost completely abandoned since the end of the world. He meets Betsy outside her sister’s record store, when they realize they could be the last two humans on earth.

Kyle stumbles upon a small town in Louisiana that has been almost completely abandoned since the end of the world. He meets Betsy outside her sister’s record store, when they realize they could be the last two humans on earth.

Now | Then

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Agnes and her two granddaughters, Michelle and Joan take cover from the deadly virus underneath the retirement home. Agnes believes her two granddaughters are her two best friends who have long since passed on.

Agnes and her two granddaughters, Michelle and Joan take cover from the deadly virus underneath the retirement home. Agnes believes her two granddaughters are her two best friends who have long since passed on.

Phoenix

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Sophia and her sister Ruby have been hiding away in an abandoned movie theatre during the wake of a deadly virus outbreak. They meet another duo facing the same problems and must find a way to coexist with them.

Sophia and her sister Ruby have been hiding away in an abandoned movie theatre during the wake of a deadly virus outbreak. They meet another duo facing the same problems and must find a way to coexist with them.

Flight Risk

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Courtney and Brayleigh are assigned to sit next to each other on their flight to New York City. Though the trip is supposed to be short the two women find that they need to set aside their stereotypes to make it through the flight.

Courtney and Brayleigh are assigned to sit next to each other on their flight to New York City. Though the trip is supposed to be short the two women find that they need to set aside their stereotypes to make it through the flight.

A Hero’s Soliloquy

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Angela has been holding a lot inside. When an old flame breaks into her house with every intention to kill her, she takes her time with her final words.

Angela has been holding a lot inside. When an old flame breaks into her house with every intention to kill her, she takes her time with her final words.

Existential Bread

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Michaela opens up to the stream about her very messy room.

Michaela opens up to the stream about her very messy room.

Ghost of You

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Paige has gone missing at the age of 17. It is likely that she has moved to get away from her family and live with her boyfriend in Arizona. After several weeks of no communication, her mother and step-father begin to worry about what happened to their daughter.

Paige has gone missing at the age of 17. It is likely that she has moved to get away from her family and live with her boyfriend in Arizona. After several weeks of no communication, her mother and step-father begin to worry about what happened to their daughter.

All The Wrong Reasons

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Alexander Avis is a medium who can speak on your behalf to your loved ones in the great beyond (sort of)! He is a medium with a bit of a hearing problem. He gets in touch with Irene, a recently deceased woman trying to get in touch with the love of her life to apologize to her. Ani is in the audience but doesn't believe in a life after death, until Alexander calls her out of the crowd to speak to Eileen... I...

Alexander Avis is a medium who can speak on your behalf to your loved ones in the great beyond (sort of)! He is a medium with a bit of a hearing problem. He gets in touch with Irene, a recently deceased woman trying to get in touch with the love of her life to apologize to her. Ani is in the audience but doesn't believe in a life after death, until Alexander calls her out of the crowd to speak to Eileen... I mean... Irene.

What We Want You to See

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Kristen Mallorey calls her best friend in the wake of divorce during a global pandemic. Together they talk about the relationship, failure, and what it means to live.

Kristen Mallorey calls her best friend in the wake of divorce during a global pandemic. Together they talk about the relationship, failure, and what it means to live.

Clueless on VHS

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Christa’s old flame shows up at her house unannounced. They discuss the past and why you cannot turn back time, no matter how desperate you want to.

Christa’s old flame shows up at her house unannounced. They discuss the past and why you cannot turn back time, no matter how desperate you want to.

The Night Before The End

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Alien monsters have invaded the earth, humans put up a good fight but ultimately failed. We may be witnessing the last few moments of the last humans in the world.

Alien monsters have invaded the earth, humans put up a good fight but ultimately failed. We may be witnessing the last few moments of the last humans in the world.

Trapped on a Laugh Track

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

After a strange day Gwen has had enough. She escapes to her sister’s house only to realize she cannot escape what sounds like a studio audience.

After a strange day Gwen has had enough. She escapes to her sister’s house only to realize she cannot escape what sounds like a studio audience.

Magnolia Brown

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Alex Wright is destined to have a beautiful life with a woman he meets his last night in college. When Magnolia leaves this life too soon Alex begs for more time with her. He gets his wish in a way he did not expect.

Alex Wright is destined to have a beautiful life with a woman he meets his last night in college. When Magnolia leaves this life too soon Alex begs for more time with her. He gets his wish in a way he did not expect.

Happy Birthday Shakespeare

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Lauren waits for her two best friends at their favorite bar to celebrate the Bard’s birthday as they do every year.

Lauren waits for her two best friends at their favorite bar to celebrate the Bard’s birthday as they do every year.

Winning The Breakup

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Inspired by How I Met Your Mother, Lauren asks her friends to watch her and her ex boyfriend meet for the first time.

Inspired by How I Met Your Mother, Lauren asks her friends to watch her and her ex boyfriend meet for the first time.

Into The Void

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

A look back into the headlines of 2020 and the thoughts and feelings we felt. It’s time to let some of this toxicity go.

A look back into the headlines of 2020 and the thoughts and feelings we felt. It’s time to let some of this toxicity go.

Welcome to the Night Shift

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Two local teens, Robyn and Kayla; total opposites find themselves working one of the night shifts at their towns Smoothie store. Robyn finds a way to liven up the night by making up a ghost story to scare Kayla. When the ghost story starts to come to life, the girls have to find a way to work together to make it to the end of the nigh

Two local teens, Robyn and Kayla; total opposites find themselves working one of the night shifts at their towns Smoothie store. Robyn finds a way to liven up the night by making up a ghost story to scare Kayla. When the ghost story starts to come to life, the girls have to find a way to work together to make it to the end of the nigh

Situationship

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Clare facetimes her situationship Dale, who lives next door and asks him to help her for she has locked herself in the bathroom and can’t get out.

Clare facetimes her situationship Dale, who lives next door and asks him to help her for she has locked herself in the bathroom and can’t get out.

Something Good Coming

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

It's New Years Eve in 2021, and 2022 is about to bring some big changes. Friends Bobbi, Dana, and Jessica reflect on the last two years. The good, the bad and the worst. Though things look dark, and they may always not always agree one this is for sure: They've got each others backs.

It's New Years Eve in 2021, and 2022 is about to bring some big changes. Friends Bobbi, Dana, and Jessica reflect on the last two years. The good, the bad and the worst. Though things look dark, and they may always not always agree one this is for sure: They've got each others backs.

Consequences

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

After some poor life choices, Coryn brings her best friend home drunk after they snuck out to go to a party. They get caught by Candice, Coryn’s older sister.

After some poor life choices, Coryn brings her best friend home drunk after they snuck out to go to a party. They get caught by Candice, Coryn’s older sister.

Twenty-Seven Steps

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Liz has finally had enough of the abuse she takes from Amanda and tries to leave. Unfortunately she has waited too long and Amanda is back from work.

Liz has finally had enough of the abuse she takes from Amanda and tries to leave. Unfortunately she has waited too long and Amanda is back from work.

Lockdown

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

During a school lockdown drill cheerleaders Lacey, Meadow, and Callie are stuck in the gymnasium with school loner Sabrina. Sabrina keeps a journal of quotes she hears around the school and after Lacey takes it from her secrets are revealed that cannot be taken back.

During a school lockdown drill cheerleaders Lacey, Meadow, and Callie are stuck in the gymnasium with school loner Sabrina. Sabrina keeps a journal of quotes she hears around the school and after Lacey takes it from her secrets are revealed that cannot be taken back.

All Rise

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Melissa Mahoney age fifty-seven attempted suicide May 15th 2021. She is summoned, accused of "attempted premature entry to heaven". It is up to her and her guardian angel (who happens to be her defense attorney) to prove her innocence.

The script is what you make of it. It steers clear from most stage directions. I can see this piece being both a comedy and a drama. It's up to you, the director to how you...

Melissa Mahoney age fifty-seven attempted suicide May 15th 2021. She is summoned, accused of "attempted premature entry to heaven". It is up to her and her guardian angel (who happens to be her defense attorney) to prove her innocence.

The script is what you make of it. It steers clear from most stage directions. I can see this piece being both a comedy and a drama. It's up to you, the director to how you interpret the text.

*This is a five minute play.

SNAP: A New Workflow

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

Megan has created a new sales workflow for her company that could potentially save jobs and money. She calls a meeting with her CEO who insists to bring in Yoshi, her sales ops partner.

*This is a five minute play

Megan has created a new sales workflow for her company that could potentially save jobs and money. She calls a meeting with her CEO who insists to bring in Yoshi, her sales ops partner.

*This is a five minute play

You & Me (the mostly true story of the day before senior prom)

by Madison Sedlor

Synopsis

We've all had a moment when we reach our breaking point. The question is how do we find our strength again?

Though Tori and Geoff have been dating all throughout high school, their relationship has deteriorated with each passing day. However, it seems like Tori's best friend Jenna is the only one who notices something is wrong. Tori isn't herself. She's often mopey, late for school in the morning, and doesn't...

We've all had a moment when we reach our breaking point. The question is how do we find our strength again?

Though Tori and Geoff have been dating all throughout high school, their relationship has deteriorated with each passing day. However, it seems like Tori's best friend Jenna is the only one who notices something is wrong. Tori isn't herself. She's often mopey, late for school in the morning, and doesn't get excited for things the way she used to.

How does an outspoken drama student with her eye on the prize transform into a person who "just wants to be left alone?" In this original play, you'll take a ride with a small cast of characters as they work through the intersections of loving friends, toxic relationships and mental health.

DISCLAIMER: You and Me: The (Mostly) True Story of the Day Before my Senior Prom includes direct examples of and illusions to intimate partner violence. Characters experience and discuss issues of emotional, mental and physical abuse.