Isaac Otterman

Born in Riverside, CA, Isaac was destined for not much, so he promptly moved to Michigan. Then to Ohio. Then to Michigan, again. Finally after all of that moving he moved once more to South Dakota and that's where he would die one day, although now in his twilight years of 20-something he finds himself in Chicago. Isaac has been writing scripts since he was in high school, and only as time has marched its legs forward, did he realize that he loved to write. Taking inspiration from the greats before him, Isaac challenges expectations in his work and hopes to one day find twenty bucks on the street.

Scripts

The Inconfidentes

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

11—13

Genre

adaptation,

biography,

docudrama/historic,

drama,

period,

political,

tragedy

Brazil, 1789. Revolution is in the air, and a few daring individuals are brave, or foolish enough to attempt it. Based on the Incofidencia Mineira, this play explores history using modern language and themes that are still extremely relevant today.

Static: Blinded

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

Genre

drama,

experimental,

fantasy,

horror,

immersive,

political,

radio drama,

science fiction,

tragedy

This was the worst blizzard in Montana's history and Barry Kashini and Samantha Cooke were caught in the middle of it. With nowhere to go and no hope to latch onto, what's real slips away into the white screaming void and all that's left are the truths of these lives.

Whether it be war, love or the history of the radio we all have something to run from.

The Volcano Play

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

Genre

comedy,

political

Now that volcanoes are popping up all over the country Nolan never assumed one would pop up on his street, but when one does he's determined to be concerned about it, even if no one else really is.

A Historic Wedding

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

Genre

comedy,

science fiction

Martha and Jean get smashed before they have to be part of their friends historic (and horrendously stupid) wedding.

Fly, Ball.

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

3—4

Genre

drama,

political,

science fiction

It's the end of the world and Jordan Jones is staying behind. As humanity launches towards the stars Jordan and his wife Pris have one last dance.

An American Tragedy

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

Genre

dark comedy,

political,

satire

Janey Smith is a death row inmate who has been found guilty of triple homicide and is about to become the latest murderer to die via the chair. Her last request is to give her side of the story just one last time.

The truth that is revealed from her last testimony is shocking, funny, and just a bit poignant.

Who We Are

by Isaac Otterman

Cast Size

Genre

drama

A four minute monologue.
Clara waits for someone as she recounts her life.

Website: https://www.isaacotterman.com

Artistic Statement

Representation

Isaac Otterman
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Recommended by

RIPPLE

by Rachael Carnes

What is the best way to represent two black holes colliding over a billion years ago? Put some moody actors scared of intimacy and a half baked director on stage and let em' orbit.

I admire RIPPLE for all of it's weirdness, it's metatheatricality, and it's commitment to a joke/commitment to science. It's dumb (in the best way). It's smart. It's a great 10-minute script.

What is the best way to represent two black holes colliding over a billion years ago? Put some moody actors scared of intimacy and a half baked director on stage and let em' orbit.

I admire RIPPLE for all of it's weirdness, it's metatheatricality, and it's commitment to a joke/commitment to science. It's dumb (in the best way). It's smart. It's a great 10-minute script.
Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes

by Franky D. Gonzalez

Time affects everyone and everything, but in prison that effect seems to disappear leaving behind only an impersonal memory to those on the outside, and to those unfortunate enough to be on the inside? They find Hell. But as the title of Franky Gonzalez's play reminds the audience and reader, even Hell can have it's silver linings. The play in the most simple terms is beautiful in it's language and masterful in its themes of time, love, and race, and as many others have written, I hope to see a live production of this soon.

Thanks for a mesmerizing piece.

Time affects everyone and everything, but in prison that effect seems to disappear leaving behind only an impersonal memory to those on the outside, and to those unfortunate enough to be on the inside? They find Hell. But as the title of Franky Gonzalez's play reminds the audience and reader, even Hell can have it's silver linings. The play in the most simple terms is beautiful in it's language and masterful in its themes of time, love, and race, and as many others have written, I hope to see a live production of this soon.

Thanks for a mesmerizing piece.
The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V.

by Steven G. Martin

I would describe Benny V. as a coming of age play about a middle aged man who should have died two years ago, and it is wonderful. Benny V.'s adventure is about the joys of discovering and embracing something new and and finding that it is never too late to start living. From the wry meta commentary the Compere touts, to the poignant strangers turned friends it's the characters that bring this Benny V. (both the show and the man) to life. I hope Benny V. finds his way to your local stage sometime soon.

I would describe Benny V. as a coming of age play about a middle aged man who should have died two years ago, and it is wonderful. Benny V.'s adventure is about the joys of discovering and embracing something new and and finding that it is never too late to start living. From the wry meta commentary the Compere touts, to the poignant strangers turned friends it's the characters that bring this Benny V. (both the show and the man) to life. I hope Benny V. finds his way to your local stage sometime soon.
A Kreutzer Sonata

by Larry Rinkel

A Kreutzer Sonata is a beautifully written coming of age story that isn't afraid to tackle the important questions of faith, a matter which the script holds central. The relationships developed by Rinkel in the script are wonderful and complex, they aren't afraid to be messy, but at the end of the day the positivity never ceases to be heartwarming.

The moments that stand out from the reading for me have to be whenever David finally comes out of his shell and embraces who he is, whether it be musically, personally, or in his faith, it's always special and standout.

A Kreutzer Sonata is a beautifully written coming of age story that isn't afraid to tackle the important questions of faith, a matter which the script holds central. The relationships developed by Rinkel in the script are wonderful and complex, they aren't afraid to be messy, but at the end of the day the positivity never ceases to be heartwarming.

The moments that stand out from the reading for me have to be whenever David finally comes out of his shell and embraces who he is, whether it be musically, personally, or in his faith, it's always special and standout.
Goddess Of The Hunt

by Doug DeVita

Goddess of the Hunt manages to surprise, entertain, and draw you into the lives of it's delightfully murder-y cast through the use of its endlessly witty dialogue and fun revelations. It's sure fire delight by my accounts.

Goddess of the Hunt manages to surprise, entertain, and draw you into the lives of it's delightfully murder-y cast through the use of its endlessly witty dialogue and fun revelations. It's sure fire delight by my accounts.

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Isaac Otterman

Scripts

The Inconfidentes

by Isaac Otterman

Static: Blinded

by Isaac Otterman

The Volcano Play

by Isaac Otterman

A Historic Wedding

by Isaac Otterman

Fly, Ball.

by Isaac Otterman

An American Tragedy

by Isaac Otterman

Who We Are

by Isaac Otterman

RIPPLE

Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes

The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V.

A Kreutzer Sonata

Goddess Of The Hunt