A.B. Harrison

A.B. Harrison is a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative focus spans writing, directing, fight choreography,
photography and filmmaking, puppetry, and clowning. With stage plays produced in Manhattan, Milwaukee, Chicago, and now SLC, A.B. Harrison's work delves into the depths of the absurd human experience and extends to the representation of violence on stage and in film. Whether on stage or behind the lens, Harrison's work seeks to unveil the sincerity and uniqueness beneath life's facade, driven by a profound exploration of humanity's visceral, hidden, and tormented aspects. Lastly, Harrison's work ultimately aims to reveal peace and beauty amidst the trials and vulnerabilities of existence.

A.B. Harrison is a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative focus spans writing, directing, fight choreography,
photography and filmmaking, puppetry, and clowning. With stage plays produced in Manhattan, Milwaukee, Chicago, and now SLC, A.B. Harrison's work delves into the depths of the absurd human experience and extends to the representation of violence on stage and in film. Whether on stage or behind the lens, Harrison's work seeks to unveil the sincerity and uniqueness beneath life's facade, driven by a profound exploration of humanity's visceral, hidden, and tormented aspects. Lastly, Harrison's work ultimately aims to reveal peace and beauty amidst the trials and vulnerabilities of existence.

Scripts

HARK! - A One Act Play

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

In this absurdist play, a 17th-century pirate and a 1980s businesswoman are stranded on a mysterious island after death, a purgatory-like realm guarded by a giant Kraken. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and their joint inability to find peace, they must confront their pasts, regrets, and desires in an endless cycle of death and awakening as they navigate the absurdity of their situation. As they...

In this absurdist play, a 17th-century pirate and a 1980s businesswoman are stranded on a mysterious island after death, a purgatory-like realm guarded by a giant Kraken. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and their joint inability to find peace, they must confront their pasts, regrets, and desires in an endless cycle of death and awakening as they navigate the absurdity of their situation. As they interact and clash, they begin to question the nature of reality, time, and the meaning of their existence. Through their experiences on the island, they ultimately grapple with themes of redemption, identity, and the search for meaning in a world devoid of logic.

A Nightmare for Emily

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Its the night before teenager Emily moves away forever, and she just had a huge fight with her best friends. As Emily drifts to sleep her true feelings about her friends, boyfriend, parents, and uncertain future are revealed in this creepy, reverberating nightmare of a play.

Directors are encouraged to have fun with sound design, stage movement, mask work, and physical movement.

Its the night before teenager Emily moves away forever, and she just had a huge fight with her best friends. As Emily drifts to sleep her true feelings about her friends, boyfriend, parents, and uncertain future are revealed in this creepy, reverberating nightmare of a play.

Directors are encouraged to have fun with sound design, stage movement, mask work, and physical movement.

After Playtime

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Who says that God isn't just a cranky two year old playing with his toys up in the sky?

Who says that God isn't just a cranky two year old playing with his toys up in the sky?

Left Alone

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

When you're the king of the underworld, rule over the souls of the damned, and everyone wants something from you, what would you want most? Perhaps some space? To be... Left Alone.

When you're the king of the underworld, rule over the souls of the damned, and everyone wants something from you, what would you want most? Perhaps some space? To be... Left Alone.

Tears in the Burning Oasis

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Welcome to TEARS IN THE BURNING OASIS, your daily fix, the answer to your insatiable hunger for escape. This is the soap opera that knows what you want: love, deceit, murder, secret identities, mystery, and so much more!!! (Are you starting to perspire?)

Enter this week's episode at Mary Banvard-Smith-James' home where the temperature is hot and the murder is even hotter.
This is... TEARS IN THE OASIS!

Welcome to TEARS IN THE BURNING OASIS, your daily fix, the answer to your insatiable hunger for escape. This is the soap opera that knows what you want: love, deceit, murder, secret identities, mystery, and so much more!!! (Are you starting to perspire?)

Enter this week's episode at Mary Banvard-Smith-James' home where the temperature is hot and the murder is even hotter.
This is... TEARS IN THE OASIS!

Emmanuel

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Witness a lifetime in one short play. This is the story of Emmanuel.

Witness a lifetime in one short play. This is the story of Emmanuel.

Coffee and Santa

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Three sibling stay up late one Christmas night with one mission: To meet Santa. Unfortunately, their plan goes badly!

Three sibling stay up late one Christmas night with one mission: To meet Santa. Unfortunately, their plan goes badly!

Ordering

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

In a world full of swiping, bad dates, and awkward opening lines, wouldn't it be easier if dating was like ordering a sandwich?
Don't settle; have it your way!

In a world full of swiping, bad dates, and awkward opening lines, wouldn't it be easier if dating was like ordering a sandwich?
Don't settle; have it your way!

Venomous

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

Two men return from a first date, but little do they know that the other is a killer. What should be the end of a romantic night, turns into a game of cat and mouse. Who will kill the other first?

Two men return from a first date, but little do they know that the other is a killer. What should be the end of a romantic night, turns into a game of cat and mouse. Who will kill the other first?

Father Wants Best For Daughter

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

When Susie brings home her new fiance, her father isn't too pleased.

When Susie brings home her new fiance, her father isn't too pleased.

Near the End

by A.B. Harrison

Synopsis

As the play opens, Roger learns that his pancreatic cancer has become terminal and must now face his mortality. Roger must set aside his stubborn and bitter ways in order to reconnect with his daughter, yet finds himself unable to pick up the phone. In order to overcome himself, Roger visits a grief therapist who specializes n hypnotic therapy to unlock his mind and explore his past loss, failures, and in the...

As the play opens, Roger learns that his pancreatic cancer has become terminal and must now face his mortality. Roger must set aside his stubborn and bitter ways in order to reconnect with his daughter, yet finds himself unable to pick up the phone. In order to overcome himself, Roger visits a grief therapist who specializes n hypnotic therapy to unlock his mind and explore his past loss, failures, and in the end move on peacefully. This play explores both the 1990s and 70s as the audience sees who Roger used to be, the kind of man he is today, and what his future might entail.