Johnny Esposito

Johnny Esposito is a Boston-based, multi-faceted, artist and storyteller. He is a graduate of Bates College where he studied theater and psychology, and served as the Artistic Director of its student-run theater organization for two years. Johnny's plays have been workshopped and given staged readings at Bates College and the Region 1 location of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, in which one of his short plays, "Past Forgiven", was a semifinalist for the 2019 Gary Garrison Ten-Minute Play Award. Johnny is always looking for new ways to express himself artistically and creatively, and has extensive experience in acting, design, technical theater, video production, filmmaking, producing, among other outlets and mediums. Johnny strives to use his art as a means to tell...

Johnny Esposito is a Boston-based, multi-faceted, artist and storyteller. He is a graduate of Bates College where he studied theater and psychology, and served as the Artistic Director of its student-run theater organization for two years. Johnny's plays have been workshopped and given staged readings at Bates College and the Region 1 location of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, in which one of his short plays, "Past Forgiven", was a semifinalist for the 2019 Gary Garrison Ten-Minute Play Award. Johnny is always looking for new ways to express himself artistically and creatively, and has extensive experience in acting, design, technical theater, video production, filmmaking, producing, among other outlets and mediums. Johnny strives to use his art as a means to tell the story of himself and to facilitate a sense of connection and validation for his audiences, whenever possible.

Scripts

foryourownsake

by Johnny Esposito

Synopsis

foryourownsake follows the employees and patrons (or lack thereof) of a small Boston diner, through the lens of Aaron, a loyal employee troubled by suppressive tendencies and a lack of purpose. As the diner struggles to stay afloat, and Aaron struggles to be honest about his relationship with a developing regular, Aaron finds himself in conflict with his conscience, quite literally, struggling to understand the...

foryourownsake follows the employees and patrons (or lack thereof) of a small Boston diner, through the lens of Aaron, a loyal employee troubled by suppressive tendencies and a lack of purpose. As the diner struggles to stay afloat, and Aaron struggles to be honest about his relationship with a developing regular, Aaron finds himself in conflict with his conscience, quite literally, struggling to understand the difference between what he needs and what is comfortable.

In this full-length play, small things play out in a big way, exploring why we do things that we know hurt us.

The Crossroads

by Johnny Esposito

Synopsis

In this ten-minute play, Julian, a gatekeeper at The Crossroads, the intersection between life on earth and the after-life, is finishing up his work day when he is approached by Lilli, who can't seem to understand where she is or where she's going.

In this ten-minute play, Julian, a gatekeeper at The Crossroads, the intersection between life on earth and the after-life, is finishing up his work day when he is approached by Lilli, who can't seem to understand where she is or where she's going.

Towards the Surface

by Johnny Esposito

Synopsis

In this ten-minute play, Josh, a conflicted therapist, is leaving work for the day when a mysterious man forces his way into Josh's office. What unfolds then is unlike anything Josh has ever experienced.

In this ten-minute play, Josh, a conflicted therapist, is leaving work for the day when a mysterious man forces his way into Josh's office. What unfolds then is unlike anything Josh has ever experienced.

Past Forgiven

by Johnny Esposito

Synopsis

In this ten-minute play, two friends, Evan and Maria, address Evan's emotional state and thoughts about his move to college.

In this ten-minute play, two friends, Evan and Maria, address Evan's emotional state and thoughts about his move to college.