Devon Hayakawa

Devon Hayakawa - BFA in Musical Theatre with Studies in Playwriting and Dramaturgy.
Currently Chicago-based.

Royalties for all plays can be negotiated.
Contact: devonhayakawa@gmail.com

Devon Hayakawa - BFA in Musical Theatre with Studies in Playwriting and Dramaturgy.
Currently Chicago-based.

Royalties for all plays can be negotiated.
Contact: devonhayakawa@gmail.com

Scripts

Akiko and The Unknown

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

With nods to the whimsy and wonder that Studio Ghibli films encapsulate, and classic stories of fantastical worlds such as Peter Pan or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, AKIKO AND THE UNKNOWN is the adventurous tale of three siblings who fall up into the sky one stormy night, and find themselves instantly wrapped up in a foreboding prophecy concerning the vast darkness consuming the kingdom in the clouds.

With nods to the whimsy and wonder that Studio Ghibli films encapsulate, and classic stories of fantastical worlds such as Peter Pan or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, AKIKO AND THE UNKNOWN is the adventurous tale of three siblings who fall up into the sky one stormy night, and find themselves instantly wrapped up in a foreboding prophecy concerning the vast darkness consuming the kingdom in the clouds.

9066

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Dorothy Brooks wasn't expecting any guests. She certainly wasn't expecting a nine-year-old Japanese girl with a suitcase to be standing just outside her front door.

An exploration of what happened after Executive Order 9066 was suspended.

Dorothy Brooks wasn't expecting any guests. She certainly wasn't expecting a nine-year-old Japanese girl with a suitcase to be standing just outside her front door.

An exploration of what happened after Executive Order 9066 was suspended.

Se Battre Pour L'Amour

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Lady-in-Waiting Thomasin Pratt wants to joust. Squire Miles Digby isn't quite sure he wants to teach.

A ten-minute play set in 1384, "Se Battre Pour L'Amour" explores gender identity, sexuality, and societal expectations in a time surprisingly not too different from our own.

Lady-in-Waiting Thomasin Pratt wants to joust. Squire Miles Digby isn't quite sure he wants to teach.

A ten-minute play set in 1384, "Se Battre Pour L'Amour" explores gender identity, sexuality, and societal expectations in a time surprisingly not too different from our own.

Emily/Emily

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

A story about an Emily in love.
Or rather, two Emilys in love in very different times.

A story about an Emily in love.
Or rather, two Emilys in love in very different times.

Lily and Tessa's Super Star Show, Episode 37

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

It's time for Lily and Tessa's Super Star Super Special Show, and they're going to revive all of their greatest hits (Avril Lavigne dance routines, Clueless monologues, and even some surprise poetry)! The only problem is that Lily still hasn't shown up yet...and Tessa might have to do the whole show alone.

It's time for Lily and Tessa's Super Star Super Special Show, and they're going to revive all of their greatest hits (Avril Lavigne dance routines, Clueless monologues, and even some surprise poetry)! The only problem is that Lily still hasn't shown up yet...and Tessa might have to do the whole show alone.

Babylove

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

The nightmares never seem to stop.

The nightmares never seem to stop.

Because It Is Allowed

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Jamie and Laura have been attached at the hip since they were in kindergarten. But after last night...Jamie's not so sure things will stay the same.

Jamie and Laura have been attached at the hip since they were in kindergarten. But after last night...Jamie's not so sure things will stay the same.

Untold Story

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Henry Hall and Charlie Ito know everything there is to know about superheroes...except for how to be one.

Henry Hall and Charlie Ito know everything there is to know about superheroes...except for how to be one.

When Tomorrow Starts

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

In a small Northern California town, five high schoolers are left in shock when one of their closest friends unexpectedly commits suicide. The next day, the teenagers try to piece together their memories of Olivia in hopes of discovering why she killed herself. Will they be able to survive without Olivia, or will they fall apart at the seams?

In a small Northern California town, five high schoolers are left in shock when one of their closest friends unexpectedly commits suicide. The next day, the teenagers try to piece together their memories of Olivia in hopes of discovering why she killed herself. Will they be able to survive without Olivia, or will they fall apart at the seams?

Concrete Clouds

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Due to school budget cuts at a small high school, counseling is on the chopping block, forcing new counselor Mr. Harrison to try different methods in hope of improving the counseling program. He pairs high school students Dani and Ava together for peer counseling, and an unlikely friendship forms through painting, poetry, and unfortunate common ground.

*rape and sexual assault trigger warning, mentioned never...

Due to school budget cuts at a small high school, counseling is on the chopping block, forcing new counselor Mr. Harrison to try different methods in hope of improving the counseling program. He pairs high school students Dani and Ava together for peer counseling, and an unlikely friendship forms through painting, poetry, and unfortunate common ground.

*rape and sexual assault trigger warning, mentioned never seen

Four Corners

by Devon Hayakawa

Synopsis

Blinding snow. Punching bags. Ocean waves. A field of sunflowers. The same story; four different sides.

Blinding snow. Punching bags. Ocean waves. A field of sunflowers. The same story; four different sides.