Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Magaly Colimon (aka Magaly Colimon-Christopher) – actress/playwright/producer - is a native New Yorker of Haitian descent. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Conch Shell Productions, a nonprofit organization that presents, and develops new works by Caribbean heritage playwrights and screenwriters.

Magaly's produced works include “Yes Madame!” (Short film) – Official Selection: Pan African Film Festival, Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, Reel Sisters Film Festival, and HBREC Film Festival; “Her Tory” (Short film) - Semi-Finalist Caribbean Film Festival and Market; “Butterscotch and Fudge” (One-act play) - Ah-Ha Moments One-Act Play Festival; and BN4Real (Web series).

Magaly is a Yale School of Drama graduate. She is a member of The Actor’s Studio Playwrights/ Directors Unit, and...

Magaly Colimon (aka Magaly Colimon-Christopher) – actress/playwright/producer - is a native New Yorker of Haitian descent. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Conch Shell Productions, a nonprofit organization that presents, and develops new works by Caribbean heritage playwrights and screenwriters.

Magaly's produced works include “Yes Madame!” (Short film) – Official Selection: Pan African Film Festival, Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, Reel Sisters Film Festival, and HBREC Film Festival; “Her Tory” (Short film) - Semi-Finalist Caribbean Film Festival and Market; “Butterscotch and Fudge” (One-act play) - Ah-Ha Moments One-Act Play Festival; and BN4Real (Web series).

Magaly is a Yale School of Drama graduate. She is a member of The Actor’s Studio Playwrights/ Directors Unit, and The Actor’s Center.

2021 O'Neill NPC Semi-finalist - THE HUNTING SEASON
2018 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference Semi-Finalist: SILENT TRUTH

Scripts

Boom - Revenge of P L O

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

When a middle aged nouveau rich New York City millionaire Linda Vanderbillion (aka Linda Sue Otis "Vanderbillion) learns her husband its takes the support from her financially strapped out-of-the-box thinking half-sister, Patty Sue Otis, for her to figure out her revenge plans Things get messy, but in the end, a solution is always on the other side of the chaos when the Otis sisters team up.

When a middle aged nouveau rich New York City millionaire Linda Vanderbillion (aka Linda Sue Otis "Vanderbillion) learns her husband its takes the support from her financially strapped out-of-the-box thinking half-sister, Patty Sue Otis, for her to figure out her revenge plans Things get messy, but in the end, a solution is always on the other side of the chaos when the Otis sisters team up.

ACCESS GRANTED

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Haitian American Marie calls upon her Haitian ancestors to help her daughter Grace free her mind from the grip of negativity, the cancel culture, and the digital world to find her way to her predestined spiritual path. Both figuratively and literally trapped by the effects of spiritual toxicity and social alienation, Grace is taken on a multidimensional journey to find...

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Haitian American Marie calls upon her Haitian ancestors to help her daughter Grace free her mind from the grip of negativity, the cancel culture, and the digital world to find her way to her predestined spiritual path. Both figuratively and literally trapped by the effects of spiritual toxicity and social alienation, Grace is taken on a multidimensional journey to find her spirit's song. Can a community of ancestors help Marie guide and save her daughter?

Miss Minnie Speaks

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

Social media influence, Miss Minnie, must choose between maintaining her fabulous persona and staying save during a pandemic. During a live post to her loving followers she makes a life altering decision.

Social media influence, Miss Minnie, must choose between maintaining her fabulous persona and staying save during a pandemic. During a live post to her loving followers she makes a life altering decision.

ICEBREAKER

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

When three financially strapped strangers come together to take part in a paid focus group, their coronavirus pandemic-influenced anxieties turn the session into a battle ground as they struggle with the challenges of redefining social interaction and identity. Can they overcome their pandemic traumas in order to “go back to normal” and form new human connections?

When three financially strapped strangers come together to take part in a paid focus group, their coronavirus pandemic-influenced anxieties turn the session into a battle ground as they struggle with the challenges of redefining social interaction and identity. Can they overcome their pandemic traumas in order to “go back to normal” and form new human connections?

Greater American (aka Double Standards)

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

It is January 6th just a few hours after the beginning of 2021 United States Capital attack. Two former Navy Seals, and a staunch Trump supporter watch the riot and the ensuing events on one television during a botched attempted burglary. Who will emerge from the day as the standard bearer of American ideals?

It is January 6th just a few hours after the beginning of 2021 United States Capital attack. Two former Navy Seals, and a staunch Trump supporter watch the riot and the ensuing events on one television during a botched attempted burglary. Who will emerge from the day as the standard bearer of American ideals?

For the Love of Lina

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

When a female spirit appeals to St. Peter to be allowed to get into Heaven, she learns that her chances of doing that are slim to none because in a previous incarnation when she once was known as Lina Lovaton Pittaluga - a beautiful pampered, entitled, high-society Dominican young lady.

She relives a fateful day - Lina's 19th birthday. On that day, Lina discovers that all of her Haitian servants have...

When a female spirit appeals to St. Peter to be allowed to get into Heaven, she learns that her chances of doing that are slim to none because in a previous incarnation when she once was known as Lina Lovaton Pittaluga - a beautiful pampered, entitled, high-society Dominican young lady.

She relives a fateful day - Lina's 19th birthday. On that day, Lina discovers that all of her Haitian servants have disappeared and there are no staff members available to tend to the preparations and execution of her fabulous 19th birthday extravaganza. She sends for the one man she thinks is responsible for sabotaging her gala event - her long time suitor/pursuer Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, Dictator of Dominican Republic (aka "El Jefe") She soon discovers the lengths he is willing to go to - to win her love. Will she ever be allowed to enter the gates of heaven?

This dark comedy is not based on recorded accounts of the actual interaction between these two historical figures, but is a surreal consideration of the human wants that might prompt a person to commit a crime against humanity and the possible consequences.

Butterscotch and Fudge

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

After a four-month long online courtship, a woman tackles her fear of flying and her low self-esteem, and takes a flight from LAX to JFK to meet her online lover for the first time. A chance meeting with a happily married woman with a unique out look on relationships gives her the confidence she needs for their first date.

After a four-month long online courtship, a woman tackles her fear of flying and her low self-esteem, and takes a flight from LAX to JFK to meet her online lover for the first time. A chance meeting with a happily married woman with a unique out look on relationships gives her the confidence she needs for their first date.

THE HUNTING SEASON

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

A Haitian mother’s premonition that her son will be hunted and killed by American police forces her to flee from New York City, and hide her twins in the undeveloped regions of Ocala, Florida after she experiences American-style police brutality first hand.

The twins grow up in their makeshift home believing they live in Haiti, and only have to fear a possible visitation from blood thirsty red-haired werewolf...

A Haitian mother’s premonition that her son will be hunted and killed by American police forces her to flee from New York City, and hide her twins in the undeveloped regions of Ocala, Florida after she experiences American-style police brutality first hand.

The twins grow up in their makeshift home believing they live in Haiti, and only have to fear a possible visitation from blood thirsty red-haired werewolf lurching in the dark corners of the forest. Then one day, housing developers encroach on their sanctuary and force the first generation Haitian-American youngsters to adjust to being in America.

Can prayer for divine intervention and magical religious practices save a Black woman's son from police brutality?

Awards: 2021 O'Neill NPC Semi-Finalist;
Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Outstanding Playwriting of a New Play Award

Silent Truth

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

Adina Jamison is a brilliant first-generation Haitian-American/former high school valedictorian/college dropout/people-pleasing-mother-of-four-young-children who realizes she is trapped in a cycle of trying to be “good.” Today is her 30th birthday and she ready to break free of her role. After months of building up the courage, and carefully strategizing her escape from being a “good woman” - her plan slowly...

Adina Jamison is a brilliant first-generation Haitian-American/former high school valedictorian/college dropout/people-pleasing-mother-of-four-young-children who realizes she is trapped in a cycle of trying to be “good.” Today is her 30th birthday and she ready to break free of her role. After months of building up the courage, and carefully strategizing her escape from being a “good woman” - her plan slowly falls apart.

It takes a batch of marijuana-infused brownies, uncovering three generations of her Haitian family's secrets, and the unexpected support of the women in her family for her to finally find the courage to choose to learn how to claim her right to choose her destiny.

Destination Oooh Aaah Yummy

by Magaly Colimon (Colimon-Christopher)

Synopsis

On New Year’s Day, 20-something Isa Collins-Parker awakens and finds she is sitting in a wheelchair in an airport during a major snowstorm. As she tries to make sense of the lack of sensation in her limbs, she learns flights have been delayed for 4000 hours, meets an edgy middle-aged female spiritualist, and an elderly female airport transportation agent who reminds her someone from her past. Isa soon realizes...

On New Year’s Day, 20-something Isa Collins-Parker awakens and finds she is sitting in a wheelchair in an airport during a major snowstorm. As she tries to make sense of the lack of sensation in her limbs, she learns flights have been delayed for 4000 hours, meets an edgy middle-aged female spiritualist, and an elderly female airport transportation agent who reminds her someone from her past. Isa soon realizes she is stuck in a metaphysical limbo. Goaded by her two female spirit guides she must identify her ultimate destination. To do so, she takes a journey back to her past and learns how her unrealistic expectations of herself and relationships led her to being stuck. Isa faces the limitations of uncertainty and fear that influenced her life, and the potential freedom of cultural clarity and emotional growth. Will Isa find the courage to choose to join the underwhelming conscious world, or will she take a one-way flight to the limitless possibilities of the afterlife?