Jack Rushton

Jack Rushton is the Director of New Play Programs-Greenwich Theatre Company, a founder and facilitator of The Playwrights' Collaborative, and a long-time collaborator with The Actors Studio where he has produced 5 National Short Play Festivals. Forty of his short plays have been produced at more than 200 venues, worldwide.

Jack Rushton is the Director of New Play Programs-Greenwich Theatre Company, a founder and facilitator of The Playwrights' Collaborative, and a long-time collaborator with The Actors Studio where he has produced 5 National Short Play Festivals. Forty of his short plays have been produced at more than 200 venues, worldwide.

Scripts

THE WORLD'S FAIR

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Two brothers spend last moments with their mother, saying what they need to say, as they say good-bye.

Two brothers spend last moments with their mother, saying what they need to say, as they say good-bye.

SLEEPWALKERS

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Vivid dreams become a reality

Vivid dreams become a reality

CALL WAITING

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Frank and Martha wait for a phone call.

Frank and Martha wait for a phone call.

CLOCK RADIO

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Strange things happen at 3am

Strange things happen at 3am

THE HONEYMOON GIRL

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

David Williams is haunted by the memory of his Elizabeth

David Williams is haunted by the memory of his Elizabeth

We're Watching You Now

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Ripped from the headlines. a reality show goes awry

Ripped from the headlines. a reality show goes awry

CHATTANOOGA

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

As the sun sets on two lives, the sun also rises,

As the sun sets on two lives, the sun also rises,

Hiring Joyce

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Hiring a new worker proves daunting in this Kafka send-up.

Hiring a new worker proves daunting in this Kafka send-up.

Going Dark

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

The Play Selection Committee of a small theater company has trouble picking a winner.

The Play Selection Committee of a small theater company has trouble picking a winner.

The Ice Queen

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

The AD of a theater company faces a mutiny

The AD of a theater company faces a mutiny

Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A small theater company takes desperate measures.

A small theater company takes desperate measures.

The Teal Scarf

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A Man and a Woman reunite after many years.

A Man and a Woman reunite after many years.

SLIP KNOT

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Two couples explore love and lust.

Two couples explore love and lust.

The Hallmark Version

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Two old friends find common ground.

Two old friends find common ground.

The Cyclone

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A Great Grandfather tells a bedtime story to his great-grandchildren.

A Great Grandfather tells a bedtime story to his great-grandchildren.

Far From Nirvana

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A couple finds new ways to communicate with the help of an old friend.

A couple finds new ways to communicate with the help of an old friend.

The Institute of Love

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Mr. Simmons finally finds true love. Or does he?

Mr. Simmons finally finds true love. Or does he?

The Wheelhouse

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

In The Wheelhouse, it's men versus the machine as two employees face the consequences of their actions.

In The Wheelhouse, it's men versus the machine as two employees face the consequences of their actions.

Dystopia-5

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

5 scenes from today's world.

5 scenes from today's world.

Touch

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A sex triangle gets complicated.

A sex triangle gets complicated.

Sex in the Park

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Cassie and Ralph's sex in the park opens up a can of worms.

Cassie and Ralph's sex in the park opens up a can of worms.

Love & Loss Redux

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Two couples on different paths. One towards redemption. The other: destruction. Are they alternate realities?

Two couples on different paths. One towards redemption. The other: destruction. Are they alternate realities?

One Last Time

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A husband is leaving his wife. Or is he?

A husband is leaving his wife. Or is he?

Dust Bunnies

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A mysterious black cammy brings a couple closer.

A mysterious black cammy brings a couple closer.

It Ain't Pinter

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Getting produced is never easy.

Getting produced is never easy.

Killer Chicken

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Albert poses a problem. Doris and Louisa decide next steps.

Albert poses a problem. Doris and Louisa decide next steps.

Occupied Countries

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Christine needs the truth, before it's too late.

Christine needs the truth, before it's too late.

Wild Life

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

As a widower tries to re-enter society, his inner animal comes out to play.

As a widower tries to re-enter society, his inner animal comes out to play.

Movie Reel

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Separated by distance and time, a couple plays their Movie Reel.

Separated by distance and time, a couple plays their Movie Reel.

Cool Metal

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Double suicide? Double homicide? A couple finds their truth.

Double suicide? Double homicide? A couple finds their truth.

Theater People

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Norma commits completely to her craft.

Norma commits completely to her craft.

An Incident Waiting to Happen

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Lizzie and Dorothea have a few scores to settle.

Lizzie and Dorothea have a few scores to settle.

Remembering Elizabeth

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

It's a good and bad memory day. Today they go together.

It's a good and bad memory day. Today they go together.

BeeKeeper

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Bea turns to her friend Sherry for help and advice.

Bea turns to her friend Sherry for help and advice.

Mistranslations

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Communicating has never been easier with Mistranslation Magic.

Communicating has never been easier with Mistranslation Magic.

The Need Machine

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

The stuff that dreams are made of.

The stuff that dreams are made of.

Finding Zeus

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Charles' Superman takes on Michael's Zeus.

Charles' Superman takes on Michael's Zeus.

The Difference

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Getting ready for a neighborhood party is never easy.

Getting ready for a neighborhood party is never easy.

George's Radio

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

We interrupt this relationship with some saddening news.

We interrupt this relationship with some saddening news.

Paying Attention

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

Katelyn and Ernie find peace at Uncle Mikey's bedside.

Katelyn and Ernie find peace at Uncle Mikey's bedside.

My Tea with Cocoa

by Jack Rushton

Synopsis

A ladies' regular tea is filled with dark intrigue.

A ladies' regular tea is filled with dark intrigue.