Pearl Moore

Once upon a time, there was a knight (playwright) named Pearl Moore. Pearl grew up in a very small town, Cana, with only her imagination to play with. Pearl was gifted with the talent of her mighty sword (her laptop), where she would weirdly write fanfictions of the Penguins of Madagascar and poorly written novels about dystopian worlds (showcasing her love of Katniss Everdeen). Before becoming part of the guild (an MFA in Playwriting at SIU Carbondale) Pearl was in a troupe (BFA in Acting and a minor in Creative Writing at Emory and Henry College). This guild and troupe led her to many distant realms. Pearl’s play, Pretty, was read at The Barter Theatre’s College Playwright Festival, and at The Rita Theatre at UW-Parkside’s FreshInk. Pearl’s play, Picket Fences, had a Zoom production at...

Once upon a time, there was a knight (playwright) named Pearl Moore. Pearl grew up in a very small town, Cana, with only her imagination to play with. Pearl was gifted with the talent of her mighty sword (her laptop), where she would weirdly write fanfictions of the Penguins of Madagascar and poorly written novels about dystopian worlds (showcasing her love of Katniss Everdeen). Before becoming part of the guild (an MFA in Playwriting at SIU Carbondale) Pearl was in a troupe (BFA in Acting and a minor in Creative Writing at Emory and Henry College). This guild and troupe led her to many distant realms. Pearl’s play, Pretty, was read at The Barter Theatre’s College Playwright Festival, and at The Rita Theatre at UW-Parkside’s FreshInk. Pearl’s play, Picket Fences, had a Zoom production at Emory & Henry College. Pearl had her play, A Shore of Abundance, being read at The Sauk’s Plays-In-Development 2022.

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Scripts

slowburn

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
drama,
satire

Dot is sure that she’s going to rot in hell for writing erotic religious fanfiction about her real-life best friend, Winnie. In her crushing guilt, she decides she can be absolved by going to a Bible Study group, but the group makes her question her faith even more than before....and makes her hornier than ever. Who knew a Bible Study group could be a thirst trap?

Dot is sure that she’s going to rot in hell for writing erotic religious fanfiction about her real-life best friend, Winnie. In her crushing guilt, she decides she can be absolved by going to a Bible Study group, but the group makes her question her faith even more than before....and makes her hornier than ever. Who knew a Bible Study group could be a thirst trap?

A Shore of Abundance

by Pearl Moore

1
Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy,
fantasy,
young audiences

Eleanor is fed up with the pressures of her family and her future. Desperate to escape her reality, Eleanor creates a world in which she is the captain of her own ship – a pirate ship to be exact with sword fights, a mermaid who raps, and a dangerous sea witch who has her pirate father wrapped in her tentacles. So, grab a sword and maybe some rum as we hop on board ‘A Shore of Abundance!’

Eleanor is fed up with the pressures of her family and her future. Desperate to escape her reality, Eleanor creates a world in which she is the captain of her own ship – a pirate ship to be exact with sword fights, a mermaid who raps, and a dangerous sea witch who has her pirate father wrapped in her tentacles. So, grab a sword and maybe some rum as we hop on board ‘A Shore of Abundance!’

Murphy's Law of Pretenders

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
4
Genre
adventure,
comedy,
drama,
fantasy

Murphy, Gia, Sophie, and Riley once were BFFs come back for their school reunion and get sucked into their childhood dress-up chest. Chaos ensues.

Murphy, Gia, Sophie, and Riley once were BFFs come back for their school reunion and get sucked into their childhood dress-up chest. Chaos ensues.

A Rewrite

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

Mrs. Felix wants Mia to rewrite her latest English assignment.

Mrs. Felix wants Mia to rewrite her latest English assignment.

Fatal Jitters

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

Dr. Blake wants only a cup of joe from the best barista they know, Julian.

Dr. Blake wants only a cup of joe from the best barista they know, Julian.

TMI

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

Mo might be in love with her best friend and she overshares that with everyone.

Mo might be in love with her best friend and she overshares that with everyone.

Inner Child

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
drama

Thea is about to end it all, but her inner child comes alive to stop her.

Thea is about to end it all, but her inner child comes alive to stop her.

Goodnight Sweet Prince

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
5
Genre
adaptation,
adventure,
drama,
movement/physical,
tragedy

What if there was more to the ending of William Shakespeare's Hamlet and what if it was Horatio's journey we saw?

What if there was more to the ending of William Shakespeare's Hamlet and what if it was Horatio's journey we saw?

Pretty

by Pearl Moore

1
Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
drama

Looks are everything to Sage and Madeline’s mother, Sylvia. The two sisters learned from a young age that how they looked matter more to their mother than how they acted. This shaped what they ate, what they wore, and how they were seen by potential suitors. Sylvia wants only what’s best for her two girls, but now that they are grown, she doesn’t have as much control as she used too. Both sisters are finding...

Looks are everything to Sage and Madeline’s mother, Sylvia. The two sisters learned from a young age that how they looked matter more to their mother than how they acted. This shaped what they ate, what they wore, and how they were seen by potential suitors. Sylvia wants only what’s best for her two girls, but now that they are grown, she doesn’t have as much control as she used too. Both sisters are finding that honesty may be the best policy, but at what cost?

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Sidewalks in Cana

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
8
Genre
comedy,
drama

When famous Hollywood actress, Opal Bailey, commits suicide after releasing a tell-all book about her family’s secrets and scandals, everyone is on the hunt to find out who is to blame for Opal’s death. Enter Quinn Adler who thinks finding out what happened to Opal Bailey is her big chance to launch her journalist career.

When famous Hollywood actress, Opal Bailey, commits suicide after releasing a tell-all book about her family’s secrets and scandals, everyone is on the hunt to find out who is to blame for Opal’s death. Enter Quinn Adler who thinks finding out what happened to Opal Bailey is her big chance to launch her journalist career.

Inconvenience

by Pearl Moore

Cast Size
4
Genre
drama,
movement/physical

Evie is changing her major right as she's finishing up her first semester of junior year. With this sudden change, it has one of her professors worried about her decision and future, but she's determined to move on to a major that's better suited for her. Her new advisor, Professor Carmen, is just as worried about her, but for different reasons. Evie doesn't want anyone to worry she just wants to move on.

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Evie is changing her major right as she's finishing up her first semester of junior year. With this sudden change, it has one of her professors worried about her decision and future, but she's determined to move on to a major that's better suited for her. Her new advisor, Professor Carmen, is just as worried about her, but for different reasons. Evie doesn't want anyone to worry she just wants to move on.

*****TRIGGER WARNING: The following script has depictions of sexual assault, and mentions of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and rape. **********

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