Liv Shoup

Liv Shoup (she/her) is a Philadelphia based writer, theatre artist, and sometimes educator-slash-motherrrr! Her plays are mostly comedies that include strong female leads and usually some kind of little critter (be it a rat on wheels or a puppet of a dead dog). She likes to write plays that reflect real life, real people, and real problems, but taken about five steps goofier. The goal is to make people laugh, and also make them leave going "that was so real!"
Her most recent play, Girlfails, concluded a sold-out run in summer 2024, and another banger run this past July. The pilot edition of her play Girlfails has placed as a finalist in two international screenwriting competitions, so if you like the play, ask about the sitcom!

Liv Shoup (she/her) is a Philadelphia based writer, theatre artist, and sometimes educator-slash-motherrrr! Her plays are mostly comedies that include strong female leads and usually some kind of little critter (be it a rat on wheels or a puppet of a dead dog). She likes to write plays that reflect real life, real people, and real problems, but taken about five steps goofier. The goal is to make people laugh, and also make them leave going "that was so real!"
Her most recent play, Girlfails, concluded a sold-out run in summer 2024, and another banger run this past July. The pilot edition of her play Girlfails has placed as a finalist in two international screenwriting competitions, so if you like the play, ask about the sitcom!

Scripts

Trauma Queen

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
tragedy

After an act of sexual violence, our protagonist is left reeling. And, like any sane person, she chooses a creative outlet: stand up comedy. But it turns out that most open mic crowds don't want to hear about being assaulted, and she finds herself booted from the local comedy scene by a popular host, Martin. In retaliation, she starts an anonymous advice podcast, Trauma Queen, where she acts as a wise...

After an act of sexual violence, our protagonist is left reeling. And, like any sane person, she chooses a creative outlet: stand up comedy. But it turns out that most open mic crowds don't want to hear about being assaulted, and she finds herself booted from the local comedy scene by a popular host, Martin. In retaliation, she starts an anonymous advice podcast, Trauma Queen, where she acts as a wise, traumatized comedian helping listeners move past their darkest times... by riffing. Soon enough, Trauma Queen skyrockets in viewership and becomes an Internet microcelebrity! But what happens when anonymity carries her so far, and the very fame she sought out for comfort puts her right back in the danger she tried to escape? (TW: sexual violence, childhood abuse, alcohol abuse, woman with a podcast)

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Skinny Legend

by Liv Shoup

3
Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama

When fat-positive Instagram influencer Katy comes meets her "traditionally handsome" boyfriend's old friends, she finds herself questioning her relationship with him and her relationship with her body. A dramedy of social media, pyramid schemes, and the chokehold thinness has on our modern world.

When fat-positive Instagram influencer Katy comes meets her "traditionally handsome" boyfriend's old friends, she finds herself questioning her relationship with him and her relationship with her body. A dramedy of social media, pyramid schemes, and the chokehold thinness has on our modern world.

Good Boy Best Friend

by Liv Shoup

Cast Size
3
Genre
dark comedy,
drama

Shelby's dog was dead to begin with. When her Tinder date accidentally brings Dr. Wags back to life via seance, it seems like Shelby's life is finally taking a turn for the better. As the three get tangled in this supernatural mess, Shelby is forced to unpack her past amongst pup cups, games of fetch, and... ethical taxidermy? (Did I mention the dog is a puppet?!)

Shelby's dog was dead to begin with. When her Tinder date accidentally brings Dr. Wags back to life via seance, it seems like Shelby's life is finally taking a turn for the better. As the three get tangled in this supernatural mess, Shelby is forced to unpack her past amongst pup cups, games of fetch, and... ethical taxidermy? (Did I mention the dog is a puppet?!)

The Box Play (A Play About Boxes)

by Liv Shoup

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama

Morgan and Lucy are best friends. Morgan is packing. Lucy is helping. Morgan is having a really bad day. Lucy THINKS she's helping. And Logan won't stop honking the goddamn horn.

Morgan and Lucy are best friends. Morgan is packing. Lucy is helping. Morgan is having a really bad day. Lucy THINKS she's helping. And Logan won't stop honking the goddamn horn.

Foaming at the Mouth

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, Rachel and David are handed over to counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when she's more interested in saving something else, tensions mount in this crayon-throwing, airhorn-blowing, rabid comedy.

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, Rachel and David are handed over to counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when she's more interested in saving something else, tensions mount in this crayon-throwing, airhorn-blowing, rabid comedy.

Foaming at the Mouth - ZOOM EDITION

by Liv Shoup

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
farce,
romantic comedy,
zoom

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, park rangers Rachel and David find themselves on a Zoom call with brand-new counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when Bailey's techniques backfire, all hell breaks loose in this rabid comedy.

When a workplace rivalry goes too far, park rangers Rachel and David find themselves on a Zoom call with brand-new counselor Bailey to save their jobs -- but when Bailey's techniques backfire, all hell breaks loose in this rabid comedy.