Keely Kurtas-Chapman

Keely M. Kurtas-Chapman fell in love with theatre at the age of 7. She has acted in over 20 productions, directed more than 30 productions, written dozens of short plays, two full-length plays, and a screenplay. A graduate of Kenyon College, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Augsburg University. Keely is a member (and Facebook moderator) of Honor Roll! which is an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over 40 and our allies.

Keely M. Kurtas-Chapman fell in love with theatre at the age of 7. She has acted in over 20 productions, directed more than 30 productions, written dozens of short plays, two full-length plays, and a screenplay. A graduate of Kenyon College, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Augsburg University. Keely is a member (and Facebook moderator) of Honor Roll! which is an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over 40 and our allies.

Scripts

Uprooted

by Keely Kurtas-Chapman

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
romantic comedy

Casey begs Jason to work on his master's thesis, but he's reluctant because it means he has to get a job once he graduates.

Casey begs Jason to work on his master's thesis, but he's reluctant because it means he has to get a job once he graduates.

Watch the Birdie

by Keely Kurtas-Chapman

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
horror

Madge tries to rescue her camera from the ledge of a 20th story building, but she's set upon by
birds and a psychologist who thinks she's trying to jump. Will she retrieve her camera, or will
she fall? Why do the birds want her camera, anyway?

Madge tries to rescue her camera from the ledge of a 20th story building, but she's set upon by
birds and a psychologist who thinks she's trying to jump. Will she retrieve her camera, or will
she fall? Why do the birds want her camera, anyway?

Uisce Beathe

by Keely Kurtas-Chapman

3
Cast Size
1
Genre
farce,
movement/physical,
pantomime

A short silent play; a woman's quest for the water of life necessary to get through her day

A short silent play; a woman's quest for the water of life necessary to get through her day

Suspension

by Keely Kurtas-Chapman

1
Cast Size
5—12
Genre
drama,
mystery/thriller

When 15-year-old Veronica is raped and becomes pregnant in 1985, her plans are derailed. Thirty years later, determined to confront her father and avenge Veronica, her daughter Sheila infiltrates a law office and uproots Kevin's life. Is she targeting the right man? Will Sheila and Veronica get justice?

Content Warning: rape, sexual assault

When 15-year-old Veronica is raped and becomes pregnant in 1985, her plans are derailed. Thirty years later, determined to confront her father and avenge Veronica, her daughter Sheila infiltrates a law office and uproots Kevin's life. Is she targeting the right man? Will Sheila and Veronica get justice?

Content Warning: rape, sexual assault

Poison Anyone

by Keely Kurtas-Chapman

3
Cast Size
2
Genre
dark comedy,
satire

Cynthia lovingly makes a meal for her husband, revenge is the secret ingredient.

Cynthia lovingly makes a meal for her husband, revenge is the secret ingredient.