William Donnelly

Bill's plays have been produced by Portland Stage Company, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, Active Theater Company, Act II Playhouse, The Public Theatre (Lewiston, ME), Unicorn Theatre, Sacred Fools, Mill 6 Collaborative and Rough & Tumble among others. From 1998-2008 he served as resident playwright for Industrial Theatre. Awards: Clauder Competition, Edgarton Foundation New American Play Award, Massachusetts Cultural Council Playwriting/New Theatre Works grant. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild.

Bill's plays have been produced by Portland Stage Company, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, Active Theater Company, Act II Playhouse, The Public Theatre (Lewiston, ME), Unicorn Theatre, Sacred Fools, Mill 6 Collaborative and Rough & Tumble among others. From 1998-2008 he served as resident playwright for Industrial Theatre. Awards: Clauder Competition, Edgarton Foundation New American Play Award, Massachusetts Cultural Council Playwriting/New Theatre Works grant. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild.

Scripts

Homestead Crossing

by William Donnelly

Synopsis

On a quiet cul-de-sac, in the midst of a seemingly endless rain, an enigmatic young woman appears at the window of an older married couple in search of a phone. Initially suspicious of her motives, the couple soon warm to the girl. After her boyfriend arrives, the enigmatic young couple draws the older couple out of their comfort zone and into places that may be detrimental to their marriage.

On a quiet cul-de-sac, in the midst of a seemingly endless rain, an enigmatic young woman appears at the window of an older married couple in search of a phone. Initially suspicious of her motives, the couple soon warm to the girl. After her boyfriend arrives, the enigmatic young couple draws the older couple out of their comfort zone and into places that may be detrimental to their marriage.

Last December

by William Donnelly

Synopsis

In the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the inhabitants of a small northeastern town contend with seasonal stresses both usual (tangled lights) and unusual (the imminent end of the world). A stolen wallet links eight disparate characters as they attempt to get their lives in order – just in case tomorrow never comes. (Formerly Apocalypso!)

In the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the inhabitants of a small northeastern town contend with seasonal stresses both usual (tangled lights) and unusual (the imminent end of the world). A stolen wallet links eight disparate characters as they attempt to get their lives in order – just in case tomorrow never comes. (Formerly Apocalypso!)

Magnetic North

by William Donnelly

Synopsis

During a period of crisis in his marriage, James reconnects with a woman from his past. When their innocent encounter strays into more ambiguous territory, James’s choice to be honest with his wife propels an already shaky domestic situation into turmoil. An exploration of the shadowy border between flirtation and betrayal.

During a period of crisis in his marriage, James reconnects with a woman from his past. When their innocent encounter strays into more ambiguous territory, James’s choice to be honest with his wife propels an already shaky domestic situation into turmoil. An exploration of the shadowy border between flirtation and betrayal.

No Wake

by William Donnelly

Synopsis

Following the death of their estranged daughter, Teddy and Rebecca--long divorced--attempt to make sense of their shattered past and, in doing so, rediscover a connection they assumed had been lost. Complicating matters is Rebecca’s new husband, Roger, whose insecurities force a tense and awkward confrontation.

Following the death of their estranged daughter, Teddy and Rebecca--long divorced--attempt to make sense of their shattered past and, in doing so, rediscover a connection they assumed had been lost. Complicating matters is Rebecca’s new husband, Roger, whose insecurities force a tense and awkward confrontation.

Remuda

by William Donnelly

Synopsis

In a cramped suburban basement, two aimless brothers in their early twenties read outdated magazines, play video games, and generally do their level best to avoid the outside world. The appearance of a mysterious older woman bearing baked goods enters their den of sloth and spurs the boys into a competition for her affections.

In a cramped suburban basement, two aimless brothers in their early twenties read outdated magazines, play video games, and generally do their level best to avoid the outside world. The appearance of a mysterious older woman bearing baked goods enters their den of sloth and spurs the boys into a competition for her affections.