Steven Hayet

Steven Hayet is a New Jersey playwright whose work has been performed from Los Angeles to London and New York to New Zealand.

He is currently Playwright-in-Residence at Roaring Epiphany Production Company, an inclusion theatre company providing opportunities for actors with disabilities. His Willy Wonka-inspired EVERLASTING CHOCOLATE THERAPY was named Runner-Up for Best New Play by the BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards as well as a Semi-Finalist for both the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival and B-Street Theatre’s New Comedies Festival. His short play DATE WITH DEATH has been performed over 50 times, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe opening the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show (Shortlist Winner, The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award.)

His short film, KEEP THE MUSIC GOING...

Steven Hayet is a New Jersey playwright whose work has been performed from Los Angeles to London and New York to New Zealand.

He is currently Playwright-in-Residence at Roaring Epiphany Production Company, an inclusion theatre company providing opportunities for actors with disabilities. His Willy Wonka-inspired EVERLASTING CHOCOLATE THERAPY was named Runner-Up for Best New Play by the BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards as well as a Semi-Finalist for both the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival and B-Street Theatre’s New Comedies Festival. His short play DATE WITH DEATH has been performed over 50 times, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe opening the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show (Shortlist Winner, The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award.)

His short film, KEEP THE MUSIC GOING, written and recorded entirely on Zoom, had its world premiere at the Lighthouse International Film Festival (MovieMaker’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World 2020), and screened at the Life, the Universe, & Everything Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy where it received The Hope Award for its theme of connection and perseverance.

Other scripts include HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY! (Semi-Finalist, Bay Area Playwrights Festival), and short plays PLAYING WITH FIRED (Smith & Kraus's Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2019), TALKING POINTS (City Theatre), DINOSAUR (Short+Sweet Sydney), & THE PRESIDENCY OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON IN REAL TIME: A 10 MINUTE PLAY (Stray Kats Theatre Co.).

He is a proud graduate of the College of William & Mary and Rutgers University.
Member of the Dramatists Guild. www.stevenhayet.com

Scripts

Hugo Saves Christmas...in May!

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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

Everlasting Chocolate Therapy

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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...

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.

Twelve Hangry Jurors

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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.

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.

Date with Death

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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

Playing With Fired

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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

A Clue in the Library

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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

BFFL's Remorse

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Dinosaur

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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

George Orwell’s 1989: A “Swift” 10 Minute Adaptation

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Keep The Music Going

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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...

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

Knickknacks and Whatnots

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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.

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.

Joint Adventure

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Dream Job

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Everlasting Chocolate Therapy: A Ten Minute Play

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Held Momentarily

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Respects

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Sidequest

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

The Presidency of William Henry Harrison in Real Time: A 10 Minute Play

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

Stage Mom

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

Talking Points

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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...

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

The Wrong Jen Harper

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Battle of the Sexist

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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.

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.

Ex Gets The Square (A Zoom play)

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Never Have I Ever 2047: A Zoom Play

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Super (A Zoom Play)

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Watch Party: A Zoom Play

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

Commissioned by CGL Acting Studio

Weather the Storm: A Zoom Play

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: 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.

Zoom Date (A Zoom Play)

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

TEN MINUTE: Cameras on. Hearts open.

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

TEN MINUTE: Cameras on. Hearts open.

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

The Pineapple Line

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

General Rush

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: Two friends sit outside a theatre.

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

Letter of the Law

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

McIntosh

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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: The cast list is posted and two students discuss their new parts in the Wizard of Oz.

My Mare Lady

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

I’m a Chef on a Reality Cooking Show and You’re Damn Right I’m Going to Make Risotto!

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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.

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.

Denial

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Justinstein

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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

Passover Justice

by Steven Hayet

Synopsis

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

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