David L Munnell

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David L. Munnell is a theatre artist who dips his hands in most artistic aspects of the theatre. He holds a BFA with a focus in Musical Theatre from Youngstown State University. While there, his thesis project, The Star Seeker was written and performed in the Youngstown State University Planetarium as part of a nation wide event celebrating the five hundredth anniversary of Galileo Galilei's discovery of the moons of Jupiter. His short play, The Pheasant Plucker's Son was a semi finalist at the Between Us Take Ten Short Play Festival in New York City.

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David L. Munnell is a theatre artist who dips his hands in most artistic aspects of the theatre. He holds a BFA with a focus in Musical Theatre from Youngstown State University. While there, his thesis project, The Star Seeker was written and performed in the Youngstown State University Planetarium as part of a nation wide event celebrating the five hundredth anniversary of Galileo Galilei's discovery of the moons of Jupiter. His short play, The Pheasant Plucker's Son was a semi finalist at the Between Us Take Ten Short Play Festival in New York City.

Scripts

Tom and Bobby Love

by David L Munnell

3
Cast Size
8—10
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
farce,
satire

We may be laughing, but it’s not funny. This dark comedy takes an eviscerating examination of the pressures and norms of navigating the modern, gay community. Well, at least as far as the straights would allow us. "Tom and Bobby Love" follows the intersecting exploits of three gay men, Ryder, the writer; Frank, the personal assistant; and George, the freshly outed construction worker as they navigate what it...

We may be laughing, but it’s not funny. This dark comedy takes an eviscerating examination of the pressures and norms of navigating the modern, gay community. Well, at least as far as the straights would allow us. "Tom and Bobby Love" follows the intersecting exploits of three gay men, Ryder, the writer; Frank, the personal assistant; and George, the freshly outed construction worker as they navigate what it means to be a gay man and what we owe each other in our community. A comic morality tale told with the absurdist nature of Ionesco, Durang, and a little bit of Strindberg thrown in for good measure. And don’t worry, no one dies in this gay play.

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Robert Hawkes is a Vampire

by David L Munnell

Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
fable/folktale,
horror,
mystery/thriller,
tragedy

On a dark and stormy night, Robert, a reclusive scholar is visited by three ladies who wish to discover his secrets. As the night goes on and conversation is engaged, the ladies may have just as much to hide as their host. Or perhaps they really have simply sought him out for the ancient tome, the "Vampyr Prognostica." Robert Hawkes is a Vampire is a gothic sitting room comedy of sorts steeped in the nature of...

On a dark and stormy night, Robert, a reclusive scholar is visited by three ladies who wish to discover his secrets. As the night goes on and conversation is engaged, the ladies may have just as much to hide as their host. Or perhaps they really have simply sought him out for the ancient tome, the "Vampyr Prognostica." Robert Hawkes is a Vampire is a gothic sitting room comedy of sorts steeped in the nature of truth in folk lore. Amid the verbal sparring and commiserating, who will survive the dark evening as the truth beneath the truth is revealed.

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Zarah Bergmann's American Dream

by David L Munnell

Cast Size
9—30
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
farce,
parody/spoof,
political,
satire

Zarah Bergmann has had enough of the system. After a particularly brutal customer service encounter at her job at the grocery store, Zarah shares some biting commentary with her stripper prostitute roommate, Annie. Little does she know, her harsh words against Capitalism have transcended the ether to reach the Spirit of Capitalism's ears and his feelings are hurt. In an effort to make Zarah see reason, he comes...

Zarah Bergmann has had enough of the system. After a particularly brutal customer service encounter at her job at the grocery store, Zarah shares some biting commentary with her stripper prostitute roommate, Annie. Little does she know, her harsh words against Capitalism have transcended the ether to reach the Spirit of Capitalism's ears and his feelings are hurt. In an effort to make Zarah see reason, he comes to earth as a spirit to take her on a trip to the past, present, and future of the American Dream. However, with budget cuts, they've had to conscript a troupe of community theatre actors to bring the past, present, and future to Zarah's living room for the evening. Will Zarah see the joys of unchecked late stage Capitalism? Will the Spirit of Capitalism get an apology? Will the community theatre players receive compensation? Find out in, "Zarah Bergmann's American Dream!"
Each play comes included with a free coupon to Cost-Mor Industries!

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Panda!Monium

by David L Munnell

Cast Size
4
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
fantasy,
farce,
parody/spoof,
satire,
tragedy

It's the ongoing adventures of the Panda Pals! Here to spread love, cuddles, joy, laughter, and capitalism! Episodes 1-5 with special interludes depicting the Panda Pals' lives after the incredibly popular kids' show ended.

DISCLAIMER: NOT A KIDS' SHOW

It's the ongoing adventures of the Panda Pals! Here to spread love, cuddles, joy, laughter, and capitalism! Episodes 1-5 with special interludes depicting the Panda Pals' lives after the incredibly popular kids' show ended.

DISCLAIMER: NOT A KIDS' SHOW