JM Christiansen

JM Christiansen is a playwright and director out of Missoula, Montana. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Montana. He received his MFA in theatre from the University of Montana. He has a B.A. in theatre and writing from Northwestern College, where he graduated summa cum laude. His plays have been produced at regional theaters, festivals, and competitions across the Midwest. He is also co-host of the dramatic literature podcast "No Script." (https://noscriptpodcast.podbean.com/)

JM Christiansen is a playwright and director out of Missoula, Montana. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Montana. He received his MFA in theatre from the University of Montana. He has a B.A. in theatre and writing from Northwestern College, where he graduated summa cum laude. His plays have been produced at regional theaters, festivals, and competitions across the Midwest. He is also co-host of the dramatic literature podcast "No Script." (https://noscriptpodcast.podbean.com/)

Scripts

Monster + Farmer

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Step into the world of Riley, a teenage science whiz on a Montana ranch near the stunning Mission Mountains. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Riley embarks on a wild adventure to create her very own DIY creature – all while documenting the chaos on her YouTube channel! But when her creation spirals out of control, it’s up to Riley and her brother Aidan to save the ranch (and the cows!) as the world...

Step into the world of Riley, a teenage science whiz on a Montana ranch near the stunning Mission Mountains. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Riley embarks on a wild adventure to create her very own DIY creature – all while documenting the chaos on her YouTube channel! But when her creation spirals out of control, it’s up to Riley and her brother Aidan to save the ranch (and the cows!) as the world watches through their smartphones.

Visiting

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Micah is visited by her brother who has surprising accusations about their guardian.

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Micah is visited by her brother who has surprising accusations about their guardian.

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Cheap & Free: a play on fire

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Dij is a new cook at a fire camp. He meets Rebecca, an old hand with a mysterious past. Documentary interludes throughout.

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Dij is a new cook at a fire camp. He meets Rebecca, an old hand with a mysterious past. Documentary interludes throughout.

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

JM Christiansen's adaption of Washington Irving's spooky tale. In a small village near the Hudson, a new school teacher comes to town: Ichabod Crane. A chorus of townspeople bring the audience along the darkened forest paths as Crane encounters many terrors.

JM Christiansen's adaption of Washington Irving's spooky tale. In a small village near the Hudson, a new school teacher comes to town: Ichabod Crane. A chorus of townspeople bring the audience along the darkened forest paths as Crane encounters many terrors.

Not Fatal

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Senator Patty Clifford, fresh off a massive political scandal, escapes the press storm to her daughter's apartment near the mountains.

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Senator Patty Clifford, fresh off a massive political scandal, escapes the press storm to her daughter's apartment near the mountains.

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Big Money

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Kayla is offered a large check by the father of the boy who got her pregnant.

Kayla is offered a large check by the father of the boy who got her pregnant.

Gaming the Funeral

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

Jack and Bri visit their family pastor to discuss plans for their mother's funeral.

Jack and Bri visit their family pastor to discuss plans for their mother's funeral.

The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall

by JM Christiansen

Synopsis

A choral reading adaption of Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall."

A choral reading adaption of Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall."