G. M. Lupo

G. M. Lupo

G. M. Lupo's play On a Wing and a Prayer was performed at Academy Theatre in Hapeville, GA June 2022 and his play Romance, Take Two was performed at Academy Theatre in August 2021 both as part of their Tapas series. His full-length, Another Mother, won the 2017 Play Writing Award from The Essential Theatre in Atlanta, receiving its world premiere August 2017. He is a member of the Dramatist's Guild and Atlanta Dramatists.

Plays

  • Another Mother by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    7
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    Genre: comedy, drama
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    Keyword: reproductive technology, women in science + 2 more
    Genre: comedy, drama
    Keyword: reproductive technology, women in science, mother-daughter conflict, religion
    Eighteen years after Leah Walker donates eggs to her thesis adviser in grad school, Genevieve, the daughter conceived with one of Leah's eggs appears at her office with an apparent agenda. Alongside Genevieve comes news that one of her relatives is trying to adopt the remaining embryos. Can Leah and Genevieve find common ground?
  • Round & Round by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy, drama + 3 more
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    Keyword: Eternal Recurrence, dealing with destiny + 1 more
    Genre: comedy, drama, fantasy, romantic comedy, science fiction
    Keyword: Eternal Recurrence, dealing with destiny, learning empathy
    Douglas and Francine find themselves repeating the same evening over and over. Can they figure out what has them trapped and what they must do to escape? Would another Tequila Sunrise help?
  • A Debt to Pay by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: drama
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    Keyword: drunk driving, forgiveness and redemption + 2 more
    Genre: drama
    Keyword: drunk driving, forgiveness and redemption, Black women, white men
    Fifteen years ago, Annabelle Collins was paralyzed in a car accident caused by Paul Searcy, driving drunk. Released from prison, Paul arrives at Annabelle's home in Atlanta with an offer to make amends. Is Annabelle willing to listen? Adapted from a short story by the playwright.
  • A Mother and Child Disunion by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: mother and daughter, parental expectations + 3 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: mother and daughter, parental expectations, misconceptions, non-traditional family, dating and relationships
    Meeting a girlfriend's mother is always stressful, especially when Mom's expecting someone totally different.
  • Canned Ham by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: dissatisfied shopper, customer dissatisfaction + 2 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: dissatisfied shopper, customer dissatisfaction, absurdist, holiday
    Caleb's Country Cooking prides itself on its spiral-sliced hams and great customer service, but what happens when the delivery truck is late? One customer is about to find out.
  • Come Fly With Me by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: Relationships, people over fifty + 3 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: Relationships, people over fifty, professional people, difficult romance, adult comedy
    Owen wants to get to know Rhiannon better, but Rhiannon already knows enough about Owen to be wary. Retitled On a Wing and a Prayer.
  • Cowboys and Indians by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: Old West, people from India + 4 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: Old West, people from India, historical comedy, confused white people, tech support, call center
    One fort in the Old West doesn't quite know how to deal with a different type of Indian.
  • Devil's Due by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    7
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy
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    Keyword: eternal damnation, corporate greed + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy
    Keyword: eternal damnation, corporate greed, retribution, just desserts, crazy cat lady, guys named roland
    John Jones has made a fortune on the backs of those less fortunate. Now that he's in hell, he finds eternity isn't quite what he had in mind.
  • The Devil's Due by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy
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    Keyword: retribution, Corporate raiders + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy
    Keyword: retribution, Corporate raiders, divine justice, greed, avarice, afterlife
    John Jones finds Hell isn't what he expected. Scaled down version of Devil's Due without the receptionist or Roland.
  • Don We Now Our Gay Apparel by G. M. Lupo
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: misconceptions, coming out + 3 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: misconceptions, coming out, misdirection, holiday, parent-child relationships
    Tim has something very important to tell his parents, just not what they expect.
  • Got Your Goat by G. M. Lupo
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: goats, absurdist + 3 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: goats, absurdist, rich weirdos, husband and wife, comedy sketch
    Harold wants to see the goats, but Agnes is being evasive. What's she trying to hide?
  • Opposites Detract by G. M. Lupo
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: Relationships, clash of personalities
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: Relationships, clash of personalities
    Constance and Laura, two very different types of people, negotiate their relationship.
  • Take Another Little Piece by G. M. Lupo
    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy + 1 more
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    Keyword: comedy sketch, organ theft + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy, romantic comedy
    Keyword: comedy sketch, organ theft, relationship issues, pancreas, police overreach, absurdist
    Leon's heart isn't the only thing Cecilia has stolen.