Jared Michael Delaney

Jared Michael Delaney is a stage/screen writer & actor based in Philadelphia Pa. His full-length plays have been produced at New Jersey Repertory Company, Inis Nua Theatre Company, Edinburgh Festival, Jersey Fringe and Theatre Conspiracy. His short plays have been been part of the recent QuarenStream, 1MPF & Going Viral online festivals and others have been produced by Athena Theatre, NJ Rep, MadLab Theatre, Aberrant Theatre, Pegasus Theatre, Raze the Space and the Philadelphia LiveArts Festival. His plays have been further presented in readings across the country and developed in writers’ groups Athena Writes and The Foundry. He has presented work at the Valdez Theatre Conference and Sewanee Writers' Conference. His play, Voyager One, was named a “Top Ten Production of the Year in New...

Jared Michael Delaney is a stage/screen writer & actor based in Philadelphia Pa. His full-length plays have been produced at New Jersey Repertory Company, Inis Nua Theatre Company, Edinburgh Festival, Jersey Fringe and Theatre Conspiracy. His short plays have been been part of the recent QuarenStream, 1MPF & Going Viral online festivals and others have been produced by Athena Theatre, NJ Rep, MadLab Theatre, Aberrant Theatre, Pegasus Theatre, Raze the Space and the Philadelphia LiveArts Festival. His plays have been further presented in readings across the country and developed in writers’ groups Athena Writes and The Foundry. He has presented work at the Valdez Theatre Conference and Sewanee Writers' Conference. His play, Voyager One, was named a “Top Ten Production of the Year in New Jersey” in 2019 by the Newark Star-Ledger. M.A., Villanova University; M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte. Member: Dramatists’ Guild, AEA, SAG-AFTRA. www.jaredmichaeldelaney.com

Scripts

T.Rextasy

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

The far future. Earth is nearly drained of resources and power. But when a signal is discovered deep in space that could provide limitless energy, an expedition is sent to recover it and bring it home. Only one man could possibly be right for such a mission (well, not really, but he was all there was in the end). Legendary hero Buick MacKane! In his trusty ship, The White Swan, Buick tracks the signal through...

The far future. Earth is nearly drained of resources and power. But when a signal is discovered deep in space that could provide limitless energy, an expedition is sent to recover it and bring it home. Only one man could possibly be right for such a mission (well, not really, but he was all there was in the end). Legendary hero Buick MacKane! In his trusty ship, The White Swan, Buick tracks the signal through journeys untold (except for right now) and hardships unnumbered (maybe three?) in an effort to save all of humanity and learn the strange secret of Bo-Lan. And answer a question that has plagued humankind since day one: can rock n’ roll can really save the world? That’s right, Children of the Revolution, it’s time to grab your diamond star halos and bang a gong into the greatest adventure of all time!

Voyager One

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

In the far future- a discovery is made which upends everything humanity has been led to believe while in the 1970s, a pair of researchers on the Voyager One Golden Record project find themselves debating the very role humanity has to play in the universe. All while Chuck Berry sings "go Johnny, go"...

In the far future- a discovery is made which upends everything humanity has been led to believe while in the 1970s, a pair of researchers on the Voyager One Golden Record project find themselves debating the very role humanity has to play in the universe. All while Chuck Berry sings "go Johnny, go"...

Until the Day is Done

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

Anders & Margaret Mary have been married more than 25 years, living on the edge of civilization in Alaska. When Margaret Mary receives a diagnoses that changes the arc of her life, she, Anders and their friends David and Raina (newer to Alaska and to each other) must grapple with the new choices presented to them and who has the right to make them.

Anders & Margaret Mary have been married more than 25 years, living on the edge of civilization in Alaska. When Margaret Mary receives a diagnoses that changes the arc of her life, she, Anders and their friends David and Raina (newer to Alaska and to each other) must grapple with the new choices presented to them and who has the right to make them.

Falstaff & the Endless Machine

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

A young Jack Falstaff is eager to join the king’s service in order to being his journey toward being a knight. But when he is ordered by the local sheriff to pursue “justice” as defined by him, Jack finds himself at odds with his friends at the Boarshead Tavern and with himself. An exploration of how Falstaff fell from early promise and grace to the the lying, drunken coward we meet in Henry IV Parts 1 & 2.

A young Jack Falstaff is eager to join the king’s service in order to being his journey toward being a knight. But when he is ordered by the local sheriff to pursue “justice” as defined by him, Jack finds himself at odds with his friends at the Boarshead Tavern and with himself. An exploration of how Falstaff fell from early promise and grace to the the lying, drunken coward we meet in Henry IV Parts 1 & 2.

Golden State 1969

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

When a young black man takes his white girlfriend to see the Rolling Stones outside of San Fransisco in Dec. 1969, he inadvertently steps into swirling morass of violence, confusion and the dark underbelly of the hippie dream. Inspired by true events.

When a young black man takes his white girlfriend to see the Rolling Stones outside of San Fransisco in Dec. 1969, he inadvertently steps into swirling morass of violence, confusion and the dark underbelly of the hippie dream. Inspired by true events.

Child of Lions

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

An American reporter, hearing a story that seems more folktale than fact, heads to Ehtopia to investigate its veracity. Upon arriving, he encounters things he did not expect, forcing him to face his past and embrace a future he can never be sure of. And there are, indeed, lions.

An American reporter, hearing a story that seems more folktale than fact, heads to Ehtopia to investigate its veracity. Upon arriving, he encounters things he did not expect, forcing him to face his past and embrace a future he can never be sure of. And there are, indeed, lions.

They’ve All Gone & We’ll Go Too

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

A woman tries to reconcile her identity as a Canadian-born child of Britsh parents living in the United States while she desperately attempts to score a ticket to the final show of Canadian rock n’roll heroes, The Tragically Hip. While talking to a stranger, odd things from her past, things thought forgotten, creep up, causing her to further wonder where she, her child and her future will end up. A theatrical...

A woman tries to reconcile her identity as a Canadian-born child of Britsh parents living in the United States while she desperately attempts to score a ticket to the final show of Canadian rock n’roll heroes, The Tragically Hip. While talking to a stranger, odd things from her past, things thought forgotten, creep up, causing her to further wonder where she, her child and her future will end up. A theatrical journey with music and magic.

Noli Timere (Don't Be Afraid)

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

A new priest and his sister are made to confront something from their past that neither is expecting when a a strange man knocks on the door of the rectory late one night.

A new priest and his sister are made to confront something from their past that neither is expecting when a a strange man knocks on the door of the rectory late one night.

The Hand of Gaul

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

3 dim-witted Irishmen seek revenge when Ireland is knocked out of the 2010 World Cup by an unchecked foul from French star, Thierry Henry.

3 dim-witted Irishmen seek revenge when Ireland is knocked out of the 2010 World Cup by an unchecked foul from French star, Thierry Henry.

The Cannibal of Ajax, the Football Trilogy Part II

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

After noted Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez, bites another player during a match, a rash of biting breaks out amongst the youth soccer leagues of England. Two mothers from different backgrounds unite to do something to stop this purge and end embroiled in something far greater.

After noted Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez, bites another player during a match, a rash of biting breaks out amongst the youth soccer leagues of England. Two mothers from different backgrounds unite to do something to stop this purge and end embroiled in something far greater.

American Carnage

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

When a US senator mistakenly declares he has people of color on his staff, his aides poach a staffer from another office, drafting her into working for the Senator. But when she implements policy changes to the Senator’s agenda without his approval or knowledge, the aides are left trying to put out the fire. If they can. A play about guerrilla politics, of the best and worst kind.

When a US senator mistakenly declares he has people of color on his staff, his aides poach a staffer from another office, drafting her into working for the Senator. But when she implements policy changes to the Senator’s agenda without his approval or knowledge, the aides are left trying to put out the fire. If they can. A play about guerrilla politics, of the best and worst kind.

Paint It Black, You Devil

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

1969. New York City. Two friends, Wreck and Martha, embark on a night of music and adventure when they go see The Rolling Stones in concert. But things go slightly askew when Wreck drops some acid to counter-act a...condition he has. Then things get pretty weird. Well. Weirder. Does the devil dress like a Viking?

1969. New York City. Two friends, Wreck and Martha, embark on a night of music and adventure when they go see The Rolling Stones in concert. But things go slightly askew when Wreck drops some acid to counter-act a...condition he has. Then things get pretty weird. Well. Weirder. Does the devil dress like a Viking?

Is That a Dali?

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

When a man gives in to a bizarre temptation to steal a rare painting of Dali, he suddenly finds his reality bending in ways he didn't expect and can't explain. Especially the part about Greek mythology. Inspired by true events.

When a man gives in to a bizarre temptation to steal a rare painting of Dali, he suddenly finds his reality bending in ways he didn't expect and can't explain. Especially the part about Greek mythology. Inspired by true events.

Jason & the Argonauts

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

A retelling of the myth, with reference to the 1960s Ray Harryhausen film and leaning into the "sequel" of Medea, this new version highlights the adventure and spectacle of Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece (complete with the Harpies, the Skeleton Army and the Argo.)

A retelling of the myth, with reference to the 1960s Ray Harryhausen film and leaning into the "sequel" of Medea, this new version highlights the adventure and spectacle of Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece (complete with the Harpies, the Skeleton Army and the Argo.)

Space! Force!

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

When the military hires a production team to produce propaganda ads for their new Space Force division, the shoots become the victims of repeated sabotage, leading to an official investigation of events that gets...well...really really strange. (Written prior the Netflix series, hand to God.)

When the military hires a production team to produce propaganda ads for their new Space Force division, the shoots become the victims of repeated sabotage, leading to an official investigation of events that gets...well...really really strange. (Written prior the Netflix series, hand to God.)

Pontiff Blues, or, the Smoke Break

by Jared Michael Delaney

Synopsis

Two members of the Swiss Guard, a rookie and a vet, have drawn the dull duty of guarding the door during the Papal Conclave. To pass the time, they start trading stories. And then the rookie learns a secret which could rock the world to its knees.

Two members of the Swiss Guard, a rookie and a vet, have drawn the dull duty of guarding the door during the Papal Conclave. To pass the time, they start trading stories. And then the rookie learns a secret which could rock the world to its knees.