Ryan Michael Dunn

Ryan Michael Dunn is a writer, producer, and actor from Massachusetts, currently pursuing their MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre / Writing Option at Cal State LA. They graduated from UMass Amherst into oblivion in spring of 2020, earning their BBA in Finance. Ryan joined the Dramatists Guild of America after performing their co-written play Peace Talks in British Columbia’s Victoria Fringe Festival. Recent writing includes Politically Erect, which will receive a second production at Coastal Carolina University this spring, and mental health drama Heat of the Summer, which premiered as a staged reading at the Boston Playwrights Theater.

Ryan produces dramatic work with their collaborator Michael Tricca under the name 83 Midnight. Last summer, they produced God’s Favorite by Catherine...

Ryan Michael Dunn is a writer, producer, and actor from Massachusetts, currently pursuing their MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre / Writing Option at Cal State LA. They graduated from UMass Amherst into oblivion in spring of 2020, earning their BBA in Finance. Ryan joined the Dramatists Guild of America after performing their co-written play Peace Talks in British Columbia’s Victoria Fringe Festival. Recent writing includes Politically Erect, which will receive a second production at Coastal Carolina University this spring, and mental health drama Heat of the Summer, which premiered as a staged reading at the Boston Playwrights Theater.

Ryan produces dramatic work with their collaborator Michael Tricca under the name 83 Midnight. Last summer, they produced God’s Favorite by Catherine Crimmins in the New York Theatre Festival, earning a nomination for Best Production.

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Scripts

Justice in the South Wing

by Ryan Michael Dunn

Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

Word of mouth doesn't always hold up in court... but what happens when the court is the cafeteria of a mental hospital? Raya confronts Doug, her fellow patient, after her roommate accuses him of sexual harassment. Can Raya deliver justice within the confines of a psych ward? What does justice look like in the south wing?

Word of mouth doesn't always hold up in court... but what happens when the court is the cafeteria of a mental hospital? Raya confronts Doug, her fellow patient, after her roommate accuses him of sexual harassment. Can Raya deliver justice within the confines of a psych ward? What does justice look like in the south wing?

Peace Talks

by Ryan Michael Dunn

1
Cast Size
2—4
Genre
drama,
political

co-written with Izzy Salant

After Andrew’s death, his bereaved brother James sets out on a revenge plot against Noam, the man he believes is responsible. Noam, also believing himself to be responsible, sets out on revenge against himself.

co-written with Izzy Salant

After Andrew’s death, his bereaved brother James sets out on a revenge plot against Noam, the man he believes is responsible. Noam, also believing himself to be responsible, sets out on revenge against himself.

Heat of the Summer

by Ryan Michael Dunn

2
Cast Size
5—10
Genre
drama

After his dad’s death, Austin drops out of college to raise his little sister through high school. When he discovers his failure to cope with his own pain is what’s wounding her most, Austin must navigate the labyrinth of an injurious mental healthcare system to keep his family together.

After his dad’s death, Austin drops out of college to raise his little sister through high school. When he discovers his failure to cope with his own pain is what’s wounding her most, Austin must navigate the labyrinth of an injurious mental healthcare system to keep his family together.

Politically Erect

by Ryan Michael Dunn

2
Cast Size
7
Genre
comedy,
experimental,
farce,
parody/spoof,
political,
satire

When queer college student Eric finds out his homophobic dad plans to participate in an attack on the White House, he must navigate a toxic Thanksgiving dinner to convince him not to. The problem? When politics comes up, Eric gets a raging hard-on. Can he stop his dad without outing himself?

When queer college student Eric finds out his homophobic dad plans to participate in an attack on the White House, he must navigate a toxic Thanksgiving dinner to convince him not to. The problem? When politics comes up, Eric gets a raging hard-on. Can he stop his dad without outing himself?

Commedia della Morte (or, The Holy Ghost)

by Ryan Michael Dunn

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy

Nick, an agnostic, and Wayne, a staunch atheist, argue about life after death in the wake of their mutual friend's death. Suddenly, a mysterious figure calling himself Brechtwald appears, tempting them in more ways than one. Faith and friendship is tested in this dark comedy.

Nick, an agnostic, and Wayne, a staunch atheist, argue about life after death in the wake of their mutual friend's death. Suddenly, a mysterious figure calling himself Brechtwald appears, tempting them in more ways than one. Faith and friendship is tested in this dark comedy.