Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

A short film screenplay about a newlywed couple adjusting to married life, while trying to sell their 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom home.
*10 PAGES*

Olivia finds herself in The Darkness. Well, the shopping district of The Darkness. There she meets a half human, half demon shopkeeper named Flurk, a wood troll named Ramiform and a Bedbrung named Brob. Olivia must find her way out of The Darkness before it completely engulfs her. Hopefully a little shopping will help?
(This play is a longer version of LIVE, LAUGH LOBOTOMIZE)
*42 pages*

God has tasked the angels to come up with a companion for his new creation "man." Hoping for a promotion to a "leadership position," Lucy volunteers to be Adam's first companion. She soon learns that this job is a lot more work than she could handle, and is fired. When Eve takes over, Lucy will do anything to sabotage the whole "Project Earth."
*12 PAGES*

Dr. Bill and Intern Nirmal have come a long way to seek the ancient wisdom of the Shoebill Stork. But does this unusual creature have wisdom to impart, or just philosophical thoughts and platitudes? And if so, does this make the discovery of this magnificent creature any less magical...or dangerous?
A Stone Circle Story.
*8 pages

UPDATED 4/7/2023: Jordan has a bad cold when the messenger angel, Andela arrives to tell her she is carrying more than just a virus. She is also carrying a divine child! Jordan now has to explain this surprise pregnancy to her wife, with Andela hoping to spread the "good word" through the writings of sci-fi author, Scott English. This "miracle" will test two marriages, the institution of organized religion and an angel's desire to be divine or stay grounded on Earth.
*107 PAGES*

TJ is setting up a mini Stonehenge in the backyard to surprise Kendra. It's TJ's fault they had to cancel their trip to the real Stonehenge and TJ wants to do something special for Kendra to apologize. But Kendra is still a little upset with TJ for getting a DUI and ruining their dream vacation. Now it's time for them to meet in the middle.
A Stone Circle Story.
*9 Pages*

A follow-up to BACKYARD STONEHENGE. TJ and Kendra's grumpy old neighbor, Mrs. Ferria has come to reclaim the landscaping stones her neighbors "borrowed" to create a makeshift Stonehenge in their back yard. As she struggles to move the stones back to her yard, Jude arrives. Jude is Mrs. Ferria's only relative and caretaker and is about at the end of their rope with Mrs. Ferria's antics. There's only so much help one person can provide before they break. But that doesn't mean Jude doesn't love her.
A Stone Circle Story.
*9 pages*

TJ has stolen Mrs. Ferria's landscaping stones to create a magical "Stonehenge" in the backyard to surprise Kendra. This "Stonehenge" is an apology for ruining their trip to the real Stonehenge. Mrs. Ferria just wants things to stay the same, in her yard and her life. But the stress of caring for an aging relative is getting to be too much for Jude. These "magic" stones will bring out truth, love and hopefully some understanding.
This a combination of two 10 minute plays: BACKYARD STONEHENGE and BACKYARD STONEHENGE, RECLAIMED.
*18 pages*

A woman walking her dog is confronted by the self-appointed neighborhood "poop scoop enforcer."
* 1 minute play*

Katja and Mickey host "Good Morning, Anchortown!" in Anchorage, Alaska. Today there are two special guests on the show that are about to "Bake Alaska" in very different ways.
(Could play as a stage play OR a radio play)
Written for the Playwrights Thriving Secret Santa Title Exchange 2024 Title gifted by Aly Kantor.
*13 pages*

Chelsea and Devon are best friends. Chelsea has a secret that she shares with Devon. She has cystic fibrosis. With that information, Devon creates a fantasy world for the two of them to live in as L'Sea, a woman who becomes a dragon twice a day and D'Nova, renowned artisan of comical barn wood signs and a magician's apprentice. But Devon has a secret, too. And it is about to bring their whole fantasy world crashing down around them.
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*37 PAGES*

Chelsea and Devon are best friends. Chelsea has a secret that she shares with Devon. She has cystic fibrosis. With that information, Devon creates a fantasy world for the two of them to live in as L'Sea, a woman who becomes a dragon twice a day and D'Nova, renowned artisan of comical barn wood signs and a magician's apprentice. But Devon has a secret, too. And it is about to bring their whole fantasy world crashing down around them.
*71 pages*

Dean and Carla have been best friends since high school. Today is Dean's 28th birthday and Carla decides to surprise him by gluing candles to the tops of his beer bottles and professing her love for him. Dean, however shows up, soaking wet and with the news that his stripper ex-girlfriend will be joining them for dinner. What's up with that?
*12 PAGES*

A couple of humans fall in love with a dog, knowing full well they will eventually have their hearts broken.
* 1 minute play*

Seth and Jayne, return home from their first anniversary dinner to find their dog, Bronte, has destroyed Seth’s only pair of running shoes. Seth is distraught over the shoes. Jayne is distraught over something deeper. How can one shoe and one dog bring a couple, already drifting apart in their young marriage, closer together?
*9 PAGES*

Two men, covered in frosting, sit handcuffed in a small town police station. A birthday cake at a high school reunion uncovers old pain and new between former classmates.
*11 PAGES*

2 MINUTE: A woman faces her audience and announces who she "is." She is challenged by the audience and the other women in "the show." A farcical, two minute commentary on how women see themselves and each other.

It’s a slow day at the Elk Moon Café. Willow only has one customer and he isn’t very interesting. Suddenly the British host of “Haunted Hangouts” comes into the café, filming the latest episode of her cable tv show. Is the Elk Moon Café haunted? If so, will it make the place more popular, or will all this excitement just get Willow fired?
*12 PAGES*

MONOLOGUE: A young prince meets an interesting girl at the ball. She likes sports and everything. But when she runs off just before midnight, he chases her down only to accidentally step on and crush one of her lost glass shoes at the front door. How will he find this cool girl again? He never even got her name!

Genitti's High School, class of *cough, cough* is having a reunion! Former school nerd, Burt has brought his wife Wanda to the old school gym to soak in some nostalgia. Saffron Hollyhock, the senior class president organized the whole shin-dig. Thad Johnson, the jock that used to "pants" Burt is there, up to his old tricks. And rumor has it, former student turned international superstar, Magdalyn will even be attending! But when the former classmates discover Wanda's father has purchased the school and plans to tear it down, they all work together to save their school!
*21 PAGES*

A monster emerges from a child's closet.
*A one minute play*

Amy and Wes are on a date at the zoo. They find themselves at a rare and controversial exhibit. The last cupid on Earth.
*10 PAGES*

Andrew feels like he has nothing left to live for. Ophelia enters his world...and agrees with him? What's a guy to do when he falls in love with Death, herself?
*16 PAGES*

Les accidentally hit the delete key and lost everything. IT is no help at all. Les didn't mean to delete EVERYTHING. But keeping the good stuff and getting rid of the bad stuff takes a little bit more work than just "hitting delete."
*6 PAGES*

Psh, Brg and Alk are meeting in the basement of an abandoned house for the meeting of their "Demons Helping Demons Club." They are desperate for human attention, but none of their antics seem to work. Then El, enters their basement room. El is in a dark place, literally and emotionally. Can the demons use El's massive grief to capture El's attention and grow in power?
*25 pages*

Originally conceived with Nick Rowley to be a radio drama, this is the episodic story of Amy Hackett, a firefighter, who has moved into a very unusual building in Detroit. Her neighbors are all very unusual as well, and she slowly starts to discover, they are not quite human.
This is just the first three episodes of a series, to be developed. But we will follow Amy as she navigates being a female firefighter in Detroit, with supernatural neighbors in her new apartment building, and even more supernatural things afoot outside on the streets of Detroit!
*38 PAGES*

Listen to your parents.
*3 pages*

Bridget comes to a faerie ring in the middle of the night, seeking help from the faeries. They took her mother 19 years ago and now she wants to join her. Motherhood can be difficult, but sometimes it can feel downright unbearable.
A Stone Circle Story.
*9 PAGES*

All of the fairy tale princesses go to Rapunzel's hair salon. Especially for a special occasion like their wedding day! Today is Princess Galdriel's big day. The other princesses are eager to hear her fairy tale romance story. Until Belle notices Galdriel's Lady in Waiting and decides she deserves a name and a story, too.
*14 PAGES*

MONOLOGUE: A father tries to protect his family during a zombie apocalypse.
PLEASE NOTE: This monologue can be purchased and licensed through Brooklyn Publishing here: https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&st=ROT

In the style of the old VH1 show "Where are they now?" we visit with The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse. Is the band trying to get back together? And without the Fifth Horseman, Annoyance?
Written as a short sketch for a now canceled comedy show on cable access. But this could also be pulled off on stage!
*4 Pages*

Two soul mates wonder if they could be any closer. They decide to live together, in ONE body. The unfortunate person they become is very confused and is desperate to find true love.
*8 PAGES*

In this wacky, audience interactive play, the audience discovers they are all ghosts trapped in a warehouse. 2 "Ghost flushers" have been hired to remove them. One ghost definitely wants to leave. But is it so bad there?
*19 PAGES*

After Ella's terrible break-up with her boyfriend, Matt, she creates a fantasy version of her ex who fulfills her every romantic dream. When her roommate finally convinces her it's time to move on, she must face the horrible question: how do you break up with an imaginary boyfriend who doesn't want to leave?
ALL RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH Brooklyn Publishers https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&p=350
*13 PAGES*

Miriam holds the key to her memories. It's just getting harder to keep track of it, what with the battle she has every day with her own daughter...and her own mind. The same morning for Miriam is repeated as a "bad day" and a "good day" with her memory. It's easy to forget, but it's harder when you know how much you've forgotten.
*25 PAGES*

Two people wearing a ridiculous amount of St. Patrick's Day novelty gear educate a person about their "religion."
*2 pages*

May seems trapped in the guest room. Her husband Dan wants her to leave the room and move on. But May can't seem to let go of the ghosts in there. And now the ghosts are coming for Dan, too.
*10 PAGES*

2 MINUTE: When you desperately want the job no one else wants, but you still have to go through the job interview.

A ghost story.
*4 PAGES*

This is a cut monologue from my Zoom friendly play "Would You Like Help With That?" The role is labeled as Chip and refers to himself as a "terrible son" but it can just as easily be played to fit any actor who chooses to perform this piece. It is about a person who has a parent in assisted living. The parent is losing their memory and the adult child doesn't know how to talk to them anymore and is having a hard time coping.

Jay has come to the top of a mountain to seek peace and answers to eternal questions. El comes along and tries to distract Jay with material things. Loosely based on Matthew 4: 1-11
A Stone Circle Story.
*10 PAGES*

Welcome to Hyperbole Heights, where tall tales come to life and exaggeration isn't just encouraged, it's insisted upon! Jamie and Jordan are showing the new exchange student, Oolie, around their school. She will meet a principal with blue hair, an ancient janitor with a meatball stuck in his beard and a science class that can take a staircase to Mars. The only thing weirder and scarier is Taco Day in the school cafeteria. This is a fast paced play perfect for student performers (with plenty of fun speaking roles) and audiences!
*36 PAGES*

Ida lives in a fairytale. She is also aware that everyone who gets a "happily ever after" must endure great challenges and hardships to achieve it. She decides she is content just doing everyone else's laundry as they survive curses and dragons. Then the dark fairy, Billiana arrives at Ida's laundry hut, threatening her with a curse if she doesn't stop hiding from her "happily ever after."Forced into an adventure, Ida meets a mystical creature called JumJum, a troll, a selfish king, a nervous prince and a mermaid. She soon discovers that "happily ever after" doesn't necessarily mean marrying a prince and moving to a castle. Sometimes leaving your comfort zone and risking everything for your friends is "happily ever after" enough.
ALL RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH Next Stage Press https://www.nextstagepress.com/ida-invisible/
*68 PAGES*

Robin is at Sunny's door, wearing a bed sheet and shouting "Trick or Treat." It's not Halloween. And Sunny is not amused.
*4 pages*

Goldie of Oxford's car has broken down. She needs help finding her way home. Luckily there are a lot of helpful people in the city of Detroit, Michigan.
Characters from familiar fairy tales create a fun love letter to Detroit, sending Goldie and her new friends on an adventure they will never forget. The Spirit of Detroit is in us all!
*35 PAGES*

Sam has entered a waiting room, with an overly cheery receptionist and a strange person going through the door behind the receptionist over and over again. Sam is exhausted. But what could possibly lie beyond that door?
*13 pages*

Olivia finds herself in The Darkness. Well, the shopping district of The Darkness. There she meets a half human, half demon shopkeeper named Flurk and a wood troll named Ramiform. Olivia must find her way out of The Darkness before it completely engulfs her. Hopefully a little shopping will help?
*Written for The Playwrights Thriving 2023 Secret Santa Title Exchange. Title gifted by playwright Emily McClain. For the expanded version, please check out A SHOP IN THE DARKNESS*
*16 pages.

Erin is still suffering the loss of her cat, Hathaway. But tonight, Hathaway, has the opportunity to visit Erin and help her cope. Even if for a moment.
*9 pages*

Rose and Mark are a couple. But not for long. A dark look into relationships and what can cause them to break, even when the sex is great.
*10 PAGES*

Published in "Quick & Painless Saturday Night Lites, 2004-2005 Season: Original Works"

Merl is visited by a Celestial Being. The Celestial Being wants Merl to give up and get out of the way of "better people." When Merl accidentally thwarts a robbery, the Celestial Being returns, angry that Merl hasn't listened. But with the help of co-worker Adrian and store manager KJ, Merl will learn to ignore the dark and negative voice from the cosmos. Life can be savage, but support is out there. Even if they're just your annoying co-workers.
*20 pages*

Donna, Gwen and Louise live in an assisted living home and they just want to play some cards. But their fourth, Mary, hasn't arrived yet. As they wait, they gossip relentlessly about their missing friend, until they find out why she won't be joining them.
*11 PAGES*

A person meets a monster in a dark place.
*5 pages*

Wine-drunk morning talk show hosts, Katie Dee and Nona are having a great show until Michelak the Magtastick comes on the show with a hypnosis act that takes one of the hosts out of commission! The show must go on, of course, with the help of Terry the stage manager, megastar Baroque and a parade of audience participants! The more you drink, the funnier the show gets!
*25 PAGES*

2 MINUTE: A child interviews its potential future mother.

In this "modernized sequel" to The Nutcracker, Sarah learns her weird Great Aunt Clara and Great Uncle Wally might be more special than weird. And the weird gifts they give to the family each year actually mean something. Sarah goes on the same Christmas journey Clara went on many years ago, with some modern changes. She finds herself in The Land of Sweets with some of her old toys and some mean flies trying to trash the place. With the help of her new Nutcracker Prince, she just might save The Sugarplum Fairy's beautiful land. A fun show for student performers (with plenty of opportunities for speaking roles) and audiences alike. Can be performed with or without background dancers.
*31 PAGES*

Melody, a somewhat eccentric older woman, sits in front of her favorite painting at the art museum, a white dot painted slightly off center on a black background. It's closing time and the new security guard, Lindsay, needs for her to clear out, but before she leaves, Melody will give a lesson on life, art and living while you still can appreciate the beauty in life.
ALL RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH Brooklyn Publishers https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&p=18059
*10 PAGES*

Jessy and Marty find themselves in a stone circle far from home. Someone else is looking for them. Is it safe in the circle? Can they call time out if it isn't? What happens if they get tagged?
A Stone Circle Story.
*9 pages*

An owl opens its eyes and really sees the world for the first time.
A Stone Circle Story.
* 1 minute monologue*

Harriet brings her new "pet" to a party.
*3 pages*

3 fourth grade girls meet up on the playground to plot against classmate Spencer. But who is really on who's side here?
*3 pages*

A man, wearing a tuxedo, sits on an egg in a circle of rocks. He is met by a woman, also wearing a tuxedo. They argue over "childcare." Answering the age old question, "Why do penguins mate for life?"
A Stone Circle Story.
*7 PAGES*

Three actors attend callbacks for a new show based on the popular book series PROFESSOR PRINCESS. They get to know one another and what it means to really be like Professor Princess. But is Professor Princess exactly the icon they view her to be?
*13 pages*

Faithful maid, Mary has awoken with an umbrella fused to her hand. Collateral damage from another one of Master Paul's fatal marriage proposals. Master Paul must be married before his 30th birthday, but somehow his proposals always end in death. How much longer can his faithful servant Mary and his stoic butler Dobbins survive Paul's reckless romance?
ALL RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH Brooklyn Publishers https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&p=1879
*13 PAGES*

The dead have risen and are now wreaking havoc in suburban neighborhoods, knocking over garbage cans, trampling flowers and just generally stinking up the place. On this hot summer day, Blair and Art just want to introduce their families and announce their engagement. But due to a case of "the rot" things will not go smoothly, and the zombies aren't entirely to blame.
*Note: This is a slightly different version than the script published with Brooklyn Publishers*
You may contact me directly for rights for this version of the script, otherwise:
SCHOOL FRIENDLY RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH Brooklyn Publishers https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&p=3902
*27 PAGES*

What does "sacrifice" truly mean? You'd better be sure you know when making a sacrifice to The Great Deity.
*8 pages*

*Content warning: Suicide*
Jaye feels like a burden on the world, but contemplating an exit feels like an even bigger burden
*1 minute monologue*

What if a young clown decided to run AWAY FROM the circus? Cathleen is looking for love, and unhappy at her job as a clown. She may have found it in the audience of her latest performance.
*22 PAGES*

Some things taste so good, we don't care what it is made from.
*A one minute play*

Tay comes home drunk from a bachelor party. Rory is not impressed, knowing Tay will talk and snore all night. But Rory is also a little afraid. Of Tay? Or the possible monster that hides within Tay?
*9 pages*

A prince goes to awaken his "sleeping beauty," only to be disappointed.
*A one minute play*

Arlo and Zoe are strangers. They find themselves hiding in a funeral parlor. With them, a single closed coffin surrounded by wilted flowers. Will the world be destroyed by disease or hatred? Or both?
*12 PAGES*

A writer introduces a character to a one minute play

Margie is dead. She finds herself confronted by Helena, who holds a book containing details of everything Margie ever did in her time on Earth. Little details, down to every spider she's ever squashed. Helena is not impressed with Margie's carelessness with the lives of the littlest creatures on Earth and thinks Margie has a lot of sins to atone for before "moving on."
*10 PAGES*

STONE CIRCLE STORIES consists of 10 short plays that all take place on one very simple set, a circle of stones. These plays can be performed as individual short plays or as an entire evening of theatre. They may be performed in any order, but it is recommended the show start with BACKYARD STONEHENGE, which provides a way to get the stones on to the stage, and close with BACKYARD STONEHENGE, RECLAIMED, which provides a way to get the stones off of the stage. It is also recommended that TREE and UNDER THE STONES are performed back to back as LEIF is intended to be a carry over character from TREE. If performed as a whole evening, this play may be performed with as few as 4 actors or as many as 22.
*84 pages*

MONOLOGUE: A woman laments the fact that she now has a case of The Rot and will soon become a zombie.
PLEASE NOTE: This monologue can be purchased and licensed through Brooklyn Publishing here: https://www.brookpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&st=ROT

An ambitious girl scout and her frazzled mother go to the city recycling center to do their "duty" to the environment...or perhaps just earn a quick badge. There they find Angie, who has started an interesting new concept in recycling.
*9 PAGES*

Annie and Meg are having a workout together. Annie's son wants her to move to a senior village.
*4 pages*

Sometime in the late 1800s, a group of school children in Lake Orion, Michigan pranked their fellow townspeople with a fake dragon. The people were frightened and the legend of the dragon grew and grew. This play is about that legend with some wacky twists and turns. A family visiting Lake Orion from out of town on the hottest day of the year just wants to swim in the lake. But the townspeople scare them away from the lake with a creepy song and dance. Mickey and Dotty are not convinced and decide to solve the mystery of The Dragon in Lake Orion!
*30 PAGES*

Do you read all of the terms and conditions before you click "accept?" *A one minute play*

What happened to the tree?
A Stone Circle Story
*4 pages*

Picking up where TREE left off, Leif wants to place a bird bath in an "aesthetically pleasing" spot where everyone can enjoy it. Only problem is, Bernie does not want the bird bath in that spot. What is so special about this circle of stones and why can't Leif put a bird bath there?
A Stone Circle Story.
*11 pages*

The Veterans of Community Theatre welcome a new “artist” to their midst. Will he live up to their high expectations?
*10 PAGES*

Cash and Carrie are getting married! But Cash's rich father serves his son with an ultimatum. Get married today, or you get no money tomorrow. That wouldn't be a problem, but Carrie isn't there yet and no one knows where she is! Plus, the Pastor is very insistent on being paid for their services...or else! Can Sindee, the maid of honor or Logan, the best man help save the day? Or maybe someone in the audience can?!
*17 PAGES*

Raven, a film student, has the opportunity to interview Marnie, a former child star turned voice over actor for their documentary project. They get to witness Marnie's work-from-home recording studio, learn about the difficulties she had as the goofy, unattractive kid on a series and why she is now unable to leave her home anymore.
*19 PAGES*

Frankie hopes to have a wonderful winter season improvising in the closed Grand Island Lodge. Taylor just wants to skip winter altogether. But why do they find Lu locked in a dog crate in the middle of the lobby? And will this ruin everyone's winter?
*14 pgs. Written for the 2024 Playwrights Thriving Horror Bake Off. Elements used: A person really into improv, The lobby of a run down resort off season, A door opens, a dog crate*

Mel is trying very hard to understand the technology needed to communicate in this socially distant world. Luckily, virtual assistant Annie Key is there to help! Can Mel, an isolated senior with memory issues reach out and communicate with son Chip? And does Chip even know how to respond to a parent who isn't quite the same anymore?
*12 PAGES*

Two underdressed diners in an exquisite restaurant don’t receive the wine they requested. One reacts poorly by demolishing the bread basket, while the other removes his robe revealing fancy clothing underneath—he was ready all along.
Based on Luke 12:36-38 ALL RIGHTS INQUIRIES MUST GO THROUGH CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING https://www.christianpub.com/default.aspx?pg=sd&st=YOUR%20TABLE%20IS%20…
*5 PAGES*