Brian Cern

Brian Cern is a Twin Cities-based actor and playwright, whose work has won numerous awards and contests throughout North America. A member of the Dramatists Guild, he received his training at Cardinal Stritch University, where his theatre and writing studies led him to a deep appreciation for the stories that unite us in the human condition. As parables, his work has been called “imaginative,” “beautifully soulful,” and “thought-provoking.” Of all the credits to his name, however, it is “Teaching Artist” for local children’s theaters that he treasures the most. He lives in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and son.

Brian Cern is a Twin Cities-based actor and playwright, whose work has won numerous awards and contests throughout North America. A member of the Dramatists Guild, he received his training at Cardinal Stritch University, where his theatre and writing studies led him to a deep appreciation for the stories that unite us in the human condition. As parables, his work has been called “imaginative,” “beautifully soulful,” and “thought-provoking.” Of all the credits to his name, however, it is “Teaching Artist” for local children’s theaters that he treasures the most. He lives in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and son.

Scripts

Malört and the Siblings Wojciechowski

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

When dealing with a choice between two undesirable options, three siblings and their friend discuss their family’s unorthodox method for choosing the right candidate.

When dealing with a choice between two undesirable options, three siblings and their friend discuss their family’s unorthodox method for choosing the right candidate.

Fresh Hell

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

A true story about a marriage being put through the wringer as they try to register their child for summer camp.

A true story about a marriage being put through the wringer as they try to register their child for summer camp.

A Bad Play

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

A young playwright receives a lesson the about the cruel business of theatre when they visit their friend, the Artistic Director of the local community theatre. The play explores the delicate balance between art and commerce in an honest, albeit comedic, manner.

A young playwright receives a lesson the about the cruel business of theatre when they visit their friend, the Artistic Director of the local community theatre. The play explores the delicate balance between art and commerce in an honest, albeit comedic, manner.

The NRA Field Guide To The American Family (or a Vision for a More Perfecter Future)

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

A satire about gun control in America today, a family is overjoyed to discover that their daughter has made the ultimate patriotic sacrifice.

A satire about gun control in America today, a family is overjoyed to discover that their daughter has made the ultimate patriotic sacrifice.

Her Love, Endures

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

A multi-decade spanning drama, "Her Love, Endures" follows two friends, from their meeting in high school, throughout the rest of their lives. Wedding, births, and deaths... all the moments that form a life. It is a celebration of friendship.

A multi-decade spanning drama, "Her Love, Endures" follows two friends, from their meeting in high school, throughout the rest of their lives. Wedding, births, and deaths... all the moments that form a life. It is a celebration of friendship.

Gregor and Yahweh Drinking Coffee

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

Sometimes, the new gods need to be reminded about what happened to the old gods.

Sometimes, the new gods need to be reminded about what happened to the old gods.

Beautifully So

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

In order to keep the romance alive, Christopher is searching for a one night stand.
But, will his wife approve?

In order to keep the romance alive, Christopher is searching for a one night stand.
But, will his wife approve?

Scholarship

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

Sometimes, being awarded a scholarship is not the start of the adventure you were hoping for.

Sometimes, being awarded a scholarship is not the start of the adventure you were hoping for.

A Savanna Story

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

A child soldier and an old man encounter each other out on the plains of Africa. One is waiting to die, the other is fighting for a reason to live. Together, they find common ground over what it means to love and be alive.

A child soldier and an old man encounter each other out on the plains of Africa. One is waiting to die, the other is fighting for a reason to live. Together, they find common ground over what it means to love and be alive.

James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

It's the type of story that would begin "The fog rolled in thick off the bay," if only I could tell stories, and if you weren't in front of your computer, searching for a new script to read. It's a tale of detectives, of murders, of actors jockeying for fame. A tale inspired by the old radio stories, the ones that stick in your head like a bad pop song.

It's the type of story that would begin "The fog rolled in thick off the bay," if only I could tell stories, and if you weren't in front of your computer, searching for a new script to read. It's a tale of detectives, of murders, of actors jockeying for fame. A tale inspired by the old radio stories, the ones that stick in your head like a bad pop song.

The Fake

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

Two roommates, freshly out of college, debate their place in a social media-driven world. One wants nothing to do with it, the other wants to make it work for him

Two roommates, freshly out of college, debate their place in a social media-driven world. One wants nothing to do with it, the other wants to make it work for him

Magna Mora

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

When the universe can’t seem to make up its mind, it turns to Chris to give it a push and show it the way forward. But at what price?

When the universe can’t seem to make up its mind, it turns to Chris to give it a push and show it the way forward. But at what price?

Strings

by Brian Cern

Synopsis

After a lifetime of pain, an impossible woman from out of a legend demands to have her voice heard, over that of her more famous family.

After a lifetime of pain, an impossible woman from out of a legend demands to have her voice heard, over that of her more famous family.