While Pam is quietly knitting on her rocking chair, her husband Sheridan sheepishly enters the room. Slowly he confesses a secret to her- for quite a while he’s been writing a play. Pam is shocked. As they talk, Pam reveals a secret that she has been keeping from him for years. Her secret is equally disturbing to him.
10 minute play

HE approaches a lady on a bench. (SHE) is waiting for a bus. HE is carrying a large filled trash bag. SHE is carrying a small trash bag. He asks if she wouldn't mind if he join her on the bench. SHE politely lets him know that it's fine. As they sit and talk, waiting for the bus, we start learning a great deal about both of them and their lives and how much and how little they have in common
10 minute play

Yetta and Cy are having their usual morning arguments. And as usual their arguments revolve around their young son, Marty. It seems today Mart has locked himself in his bedroom and refuses to come out. Cy does everything he can to coax Marty out of the bedroom, but to no avail. When Marty finally does come out, things change dramatically in the play. Truths are told and the play takes on a new course.
Winner of the THREE GENRES PLAYWRITING CONTEST (Twice) Published in- THE WRITING OF POETRY, FICTION AND DRAMA (the widely used Prentice Hall college textbook. 7th, 8th, and 9th, and 10th edition.)
Published by Playscripts.

He and She, two strangers,, have just met in a bar at Happy Hour. They've had a few drinks and are having fun, until.. they open up to each other about why they're really there.

HE is walking down Ninth Avenue in New York City when he hears a pay phone ring. He answers it and on the other end is the voice a very seductive lady. The play begins when the HE and SHE are actually sitting in her apartment. Their conversation starts out playful and a bit seductive when something happens that changes the tone dramatically. The play was RECENTLY OPTIONED BY DOUBLE J PRODUCTIONS TO BE MADE INTO A FULL LEGNTH FILM!The play originally starred James Gandolphini and Susan Aston. There have been over 35 productions in the U.S. and Europe. I've listed only a few.

Gayle and Jayne are having a discussion about their relationship during a ZOOM private class session. Gayle is confined to her mothers home during the Covid epidemic and is very unhappy. We learn about both of these women, their lives, and about the life of Gayle's mother in this 9 minute play.

It's three in the morning. Edna Kaplan is sitting by the window drinking tea. Her husband, Mort, wakes up and sees her sitting there. The more he inquires why she's up so early, the more annoyed she gets. Finally, frustrated, Mort gets up, makes some tea for himself, returns and decides to confront her. Secrets are revealed that may threaten their relationship. The play has received over 40 productions in the U.S. I've listed only a few.

A playwrights group. The PLAYWRIGHT is seated in the center with his mouth duct taped as the harsh comments about his new play fly by. What's he thinking as they criticize his play.

Jimmy (Supermans friend) and Robin (Batman's partner) are now married and own a bar in Key West. It is the day of Fantasy Fest, a big celebration and parade in Key West. Something is really bothering Jimmy. Robin does his best to find out what the problem is. PUBLISHED- Smith and Kraus BEST 10-Minute PLAYS OF 2012

Two men have sex at a rest area near a highway. We get to know about why they decided to go there and what their fantasies are. An Actors Theater of Louisville finalist

Jules and Jim have snuck off for a night of fun and frivolity. They were planning on taking the ferry to "The Island of Fire", but Jim suddenly becomes fearful. Jules tries to convince that they'll never get caught and it will be a wonderful experience. Complications ensue as we discover the truth about their friendship and their relationship to their wives.

A series of monologues (and songs) that that place in and around a piano bar. The original production starred and was directed by Andre DeShields. It also starred Helen Hanft and Susan Aston, among others. Choreography was by Wayne Cilento.

ABOUT A BENCH, A TABLE AND TWO CHAIRS (In development!)
A collection of 5 short gay plays plus 2 additional, optional plays. The collection has not had a professional production, the individual short plays that make up the collection have all had productions, won playwriting competitions and some have been published in "Best Short Plays of the Year" anthologies. They run the gamut from dramatic to serio-comedic, to comedic. The only set that is needed to produce this evening of shorts is a bench, a table and two chairs.
Each play has a small cast, 2 at the least, 4 at the most (in the last one). The same actors can work in multiple plays.
BACKGROUND/PRODUCTION/PUBLICATION OF PLAYS
DITMAS
Published in "THE BEST 10-MINUTE PLAYS OF 2017" (Smith and Kraus Publishers)
Productions
Presently over 30 productions including most recently:
Pick of the Vine 2018 (Little Fish Theater Company)
Le Theatre de rue Grignon, Marseilles, France
AND (Artistic New Directions) in An Eclectic Evening of Shorts X: Boxers and Shorts)
Nylon Fusion Theater Company
Part of the Village Playwrights "Gay Pride and Prejudice" Festival (Staged reading)

"You've written an exquisite play, an "instant classic". I hope this play gets many, many productions"
- Steven Elwood, Producer

“Really a lovely play. It is a smart, beautifully crafted two hander. Congrats on all the success.”
Tony Phelan-- Executive Producer (Director and Writer)- Grey’s Anatomy, Madame Secretary, Law and Order (Trial By Jury) and (Creator) of Doubt

“An instant classic, a gem. You say more in 10 pages than many playwrights say in an entire full length. Beautifully drawn characters."
Rick Howard, Literary manager, Dramaturge

SECOND TIERS
Published in 2012 The BEST 10-MINUTE PLAYS FOR TWO OR THREE ACTORS (Smith and Kraus Publishers)
Productions
Winner, Best Short Play- After Folsom Play Festival, Berlin, Germany
The Workshop Theater Company, You Are Here Festival, New York
Heroes and Villains Play Festival/ (Aka- This is Where I Live Now Staged Reading/Urban Stages, NYC)



AFTER
Published in 2011- THE BEST 10 MINUTE PLAYS FOR TWO OR THREE ACTORS (Smith and Kraus)
Productions
(aka AND THEN) The Gallery Players, Brooklyn NY
Workshop Theater Company (Cold Snaps Short Play Festival)
Village Playwrights- Reinventing Family Play Festival


THE LAST KEY
Production, Gallery Players, Brooklyn New York
Part of the “Gay Pride Plays, 2018, festival, Village Playwrights


MAKING MERRY BI THE FERRY
Gallery Players, Black Box Festival, Brooklyn, New York
Part of the Valentines Gay, Romance Our Way, festival, Village Playwrights


2 additional (optional) plays that you can add to the evening if you wish. Some of the readings/workshops included them, others didn’t.

UNFAMILIAR FACES
Finalist: Actor’s Theater of Louisville (Heideman)
Winner, "Best Short Play" After Folsom Short Play Festival, Berlin, Germany,
"Honorable Mention", Trinity Church Playwriting Competition
Productions
Circle East (West Bank Café)
Workshop Theater Company,
Part of the Articulate Theater Company event, “Circling Back, A Celebration of Circle Rep”

THE KINDNESS OF ENEMIES
Schonefeld Theater, Berlin, Germany (Die Gute der Feinde)
Winner, best short play (Staged reading)
Lama Theater Company, New York (Staged Reading)