Steven Hayet

COLLECTION OF 10-MINUTE PLAYS
It's easy to feel stuck sometimes. A blend of humor, heart, and hope, "Stumbling Along" is a collection of eight short plays about taking that next step...even if that step is far from graceful.

Plays included:
- Playing With Fired
- A Clue in the Library
- Held Momentarily
- Keep the Music Going
- Date With Death
- Stage Mom
- Knickknacks and Whatnots
- Talking Points

FULL LENGTH: A year-round Christmas store is going out of business and Hugo, a longtime loyal customer, refuses to accept the news.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company
Semifinalist - 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival

FULL LENGTH: Fifteen years after touring the famous chocolate factory, the former gum-chewer Bo returns to confront the man who made her blue only to discover that Chuck, a fellow golden ticket finder, is now in charge of operations. Since being hand picked as an eleven year old, Chuck has struggled to follow in his predecessor’s footsteps, and the frustrated orange workers of the factory want a change, reuniting Chuck and Bo with the three other contestants to determine who should be the next Chocolate Man.

Everlasting Chocolate Therapy explores the bittersweet reality of the five not-so-lucky golden ticket finders and their attempts to overcome the consequences of childhood decisions.

ONE ACT: After hours of heated deliberation, twelve jurors struggle to come to a consensus...on what to order for lunch.

Published by Pioneer Drama Service.

TEN MINUTE: Dating is hell. Rather than deal with the awkwardness of turning someone down, Angela prefers murder. However, this time, her baggage does not go unnoticed.

Shortlist Winner: The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award (as part of The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show)

"A darkly humorous take on online dating..." - Daily Business Magazine

TEN MINUTE: In order to get the job of her dreams, a young ambitious candidate has to fire the man who currently holds the position.

First Place: Smith & Kraus' Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2019

TEN MINUTE: A man is dead and Professor Plum & Miss Scarlet are on a quest to find the murderer…as soon as they conquer the Library of Congress cataloguing system.

"An excellent costumed comedy delight." - Sydney Arts Guide

TEN MINUTE: After Kate's sudden passing, two of her friends wish they had done more...than the other friend.

TEN MINUTE: Scared of being eaten by a dinosaur, Spencer refuses to leave her room.

Two monologues included in Applause's The Best Women’s Monologues from New Plays 2020

TEN MINUTE: In a world where government controls what music can be heard, Winston longs for the freedom to change his tune. A parody of George Orwell’s classic “1984” where Taylor Swift is Big Sister.

TEN MINUTE: Written for Zoom, 'Keep the Music Going' is a story about the last two humans and their friendship, thousands of miles apart.

It’s been 734 days since the world ended and Commander Jessica Caldwell is alone on the International Space Station, playing music over the radio frequency for anyone on Earth who may have survived.
For the past 734 days, Jessica hasn’t received a response, but today, another woman is able to radio her back.

(Stageplay version also available.)

Winner of The Hope Award at the 2022 Life, the Universe, & Everything Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy

SHORT: On a random rainy day in a poor provincial town, the servants of the nearby castle find they've been transformed into household objects because their grumpy boss answered the door.

TEN MINUTE: Saturday is Emily's day to watch her grandfather.

“A moving conversation between a young woman and her grandfather... ” - Ewing Reviewing

TEN MINUTE: To get the job of her dreams, a job seeker is willing to take some liberties with her resume.

Written for Theatre Unmasked's PLACES! Virtual Play Festival.
Play is written to be performed both on Zoom or on stage.

TEN MINUTE: Fifteen years after touring the famous chocolate factory, Bo returns to confront the man who made her blue only to discover who is now in charge of operations.

TEN MINUTE: This train is being held momentarily by the Dispatcher.

SHORT: While paying respects at the wake for her friend Jessica, Kathy meets the last person she’d expect: Jessica’s murderer.

TEN MINUTE: Two online gamers decide to meet IRL for a date.

WINNER: 2024 Seoul Players 10 Minute Play Festival

TEN MINUTE: Due to overcrowding, the Hall of Presidents can only keep the most significant Commanders in Chief. Will William Henry Harrison make the cut?

TEN MINUTE: While waiting for their children to finish dance class, two moms sit and chat, sharing opinions, gossip, and everything but their daughters’ spotlight.

TEN MINUTE: Mike holds a press conference, during his family’s Thanksgiving dinner, to announce his recent separation.

"This is the hands down winner, and a delightful opener..." - Florida Theater On Stage

"The comedy that flows from that stylized setup is clever, but at the end, 'Talking Points' digs deeper to reinforce a family’s caring support for a young man grieving a lost love." - Miami Herald

"A tender, funny tale..." - Miami Art Zine

TEN MINUTE: An aspiring actress’ plans for stardom hit an unexpected bump when a new star emerges with the same name.

SHORT: When professional tennis player John MacDougal is pressured into facing 16 year-old YouTube phenom, Connie Powers, there’s more on the line for John than his record.

TEN MINUTE: While filming an episode of Hollywood Squares, a celebrity couple has to answer questions about their relationship in addition to general trivia.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company.

TEN MINUTE: It's 2047. With the pandemic still going on outside, three friends celebrate a birthday on a Zoom call by playing an "old" game called Never Have I Ever.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company.

TEN MINUTE: A superhero calls a meeting of the Defenders of Justice to announce her resignation.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company.
Play inspired by survey responses from the cast members.

TEN MINUTE: What happens when the pandemic affects two best friends and the production of their favorite TV show?

Commissioned by CGL Acting Studio

TEN MINUTE: With climate change causing weather to become more and more unpredictable, Morgan, an employee at the Weather Channel, is tasked with the responsibility of training new hires to be onsite weather reporters.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company.

TEN MINUTE: Cameras on. Hearts open.

Commissioned by Roaring Epiphany Production Company.
Play inspired by survey responses from the cast members.

FIVE MINUTE: When it comes to taboos, nothing is more divisive than pineapple on pizza.

A ONE-MINUTE PLAY: Two friends sit outside a theatre.

Part of The One-Minute Play Festival's The Coronavirus Plays.

A ONE-MINUTE PLAY: Seven year-old Sydney is not happy with her Christmas present.

A ONE-MINUTE PLAY: The cast list is posted and two students discuss their new parts in the Wizard of Oz.

A ONE-MINUTE PLAY: A high school girl asks a boy to teach her to dance.

MONOLOGUE (Approx 2 Minutes): Speaking to a confessional camera, a chef on a reality TV cooking competition show defends his or her strategy to make the frequently attempted and frequently failed dish.

FIVE MINUTE: A short play about Celebrity Sex Rehab inspired by Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me."

FIVE MINUTE: Loosely inspired from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Dr. Vic knows that pop stars are created and not born.

FIVE MINUTE: When Rebecca's father won't let her and her friends go to Jacob's graduation party, the only way to change his mind is to unleash a series of plagues.

"A hilarious take on the Passover story, perfect for all ages" - ArtsBoston