Enid Cokinos

A Divine strategy ensures a mother and daughter cross paths in the post office, each trying to beat the Christmas mailing rush, but what is there to say after seven years of estrangement? Enter Angel, who is charged with guaranteeing they reconnect…and failure is not an option. Will Angel’s plan work or are the old mother-daughter wounds just too deep?

Upcoming:
December 22, 2024 Theatrical Shenanigans’ “12 Plays of Christmas” audio production, U.K.
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December 9-11, 2022: Main Street Productions Inc.’s Christmas at the Playhouse (Westfield, IN)
November 9, 2021: On-air reading on WIOX radio, Roxbury, NY, including a playwright interview. Produced by The Open Eye Theater (Margaretville, NY)
August 2021: The Open Eye Theater's Summer Shortcuts Festival XI (Margaretville, NY)

Clara, a tree-topping angel with an attitude, was mercilessly dumped in a Crock-Pot box 15 years ago, but she’s back to reclaim her rightful perch atop the family Christmas tree. Recently-divorced Elise, however, wants to abandon the Yuletide celebration altogether. Can Clara convince Elise that holiday traditions are still worth the effort before the abandoned angel ends up on a thrift store shelf?

*June 2024 Semi-finalist - Edmonds Driftwood Players’ 13th Annual Festival of Shorts in Edmonds, WA

A dark comedy about Noreen Baxter, a successful businesswoman, struggling with a serious illness and the prospect of losing more of life’s special moments. While looking through old photos in her attic, she discovers, and opens, a small hidden door. Crossing the threshold transports Noreen to the fantastical world of the Clockmaker where she is faced with the life changing question: Is an eternity of rewarding work without consequences a substitute for the mixture of joys and sorrows of the temporal world?

Rapunzel has learned the truth about her upbringing and confronted her mother, Dame Gothel. And things turned ugly. Fast. Will coming clean about what transpired bring about a fairy tale ending or is the long-haired maiden doomed to live out her days behind bars? Or worse, stuck in the tower with no help in sight?

Rusty finds herself paired up with mentor Nigel to complete an internship as a Guide—the heavenly equivalent of a crossing guard, requiring patience and finesse—both of which Rusty is sorely lacking. Will Rusty’s poor attitude cause her to fail her first assignment or does she hold the key to ensuring a young child’s crossing into heaven before she ends up in the spectral world alone?

April 2019: DivaFest, IndyFringe Theatre, Indianapolis, IN

Dear Mavis is a comedy about an aging advice columnist who is inspired by “Miss Manners”. When a just-out-of-college editor takes over the newspaper and implements changes in every department, Mavis is teamed up with a twenty-something blogger to write a brand-new column. What could go wrong?

This will be Willemina’s last letter to Santa. After a series of childhood gift disappointments, she’s giving Santa one last chance to make things right. Or else.

August 2019: IndyFringe Festival, IndyFringe Theatre, Indianapolis, IN
April 2016: DivaFest, IndyFringe Theatre, Indianapolis, IN

A whimsical look at the trials and tribulations facing Fairy Godmother in modern times. Business is dwindling, and her traditional matchmaking ways are in jeopardy given the increasing number of internet dating sites. She must find a client, but will it mean giving up her tried-and-true methods and turning to technology to save her business?

2023: Included in the Top 10 of Market House Theatre's New Play Competition, Paducah, KY
2019: Long-listed for Free Spirit Theatre's Spring Production, Solihull, England

A comedy about Charlotte, who, as a budding young thief, broke into an old Victorian and was befriended by Minerva, the owner, retired photographer and a woman with a secret. Now, twenty years later, nomadic Charlotte has inherited the “Painted Lady” and must decide whether she will keep it or get back on the road. Complicating matters is the strange appearance of Minerva’s squabbling family. Can they resolve their conundrum by helping Charlotte reach a decision?

When Caroline purchased a century-plus-old fixer-upper, she knew there would be problems, but a haunting wasn’t on the list. Her dear friend Frannie wants to enlist the help of her on-call psychic to get to the bottom of the mystery. Will level-headed Caroline go along with her zany friend’s plan or will she learn to live with the chaos?

A short romantic comedy about a young man reconnecting with his past as he struggles to decide his future. Will an encounter with his childhood friends set him on the path to happiness?

July 2022: Finalist: Gulfport Community Players 2022 Summer One-Acts Competition, Gulfport, FL.
July 2022: Rhino Theatre's Sixth Annual One-Act Jamboree, Pompton Lakes, NJ (3rd place-audience choice award).
January 2022 (staged reading): The Naples Players' Evening of New Plays Competition, Naples, FL.
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*January 23, 2022: Staged reading by The Naples (FL) Players Reader Theatre
*2021: Winner (one of 6 plays selected): The Naples (Florida) Players (TNP) One-Act Play Competition
*July 16, 2021: Virtual reading by Theatre Unmasked including a playwright interview

February 9-10, 2024 - Break a Leg Productions' Love Festival, New York City (staged reading).

When Kathleen confronts her mother about using an online dating service, she opens a Pandora’s Box regarding her parents’ marriage and doubts about her own impending nuptials. Is Kathleen just experiencing cold feet? Or is her parents' bizarre situation what she’s needed to face the truth?

Marie is out for an anniversary celebration with her less-than-attentive boyfriend, Stu, when she meets Yvonne, a spirited lady who believes in transformations. Will Marie accept Yvonne’s guidance to figure out what she really wants? Or is Stu really the best Marie can hope for?

Since becoming roommates with Vivian, Luna and Gus have managed to put aside their long-standing differences. Enter Vivian’s new boyfriend, disrupting the stable home life that Vivian has fostered for them over the years. Will Luna and Gus finally be able to work together and do whatever it takes to maintain household harmony?

March 2022: North Park Playwright Festival, San Diego, CA

International art thieves, Marlie and Max, are in the middle of the biggest heist of their career when Marlie announces her proposed career change. Will her longtime partner-in-crime go along with the plan? And will she wait around for his answer?

Doug is officially on Santa’s Hopelessly Naughty List. Enter Sparkles the Elf for an (albeit kooky) intervention to get him back on track. This fun-loving elf offers Doug his only chance to clear his name, but is he willing to play along?

August 2016: The Suffield (CT) Players New Faces Festival, Mapleton Hall Theatre, Suffield, CT

Author Maggie Fallon is on a train journey home when she meets Angela, a sparkly stranger on a mission. Will their short time together help Maggie change her mind about leaving New York City before reaching her destination?

Guardian Angel Ezra has guided several famous writers throughout history and consistently ranks #1 in success stories. However, his current charge, Pamela, refuses to embrace her gifts to join that prestigious group, and Ezra’s coveted GA-1 status is in jeopardy. When Pamela insists on a peek into her Life Plan, will it get her back on track, or will it be more than she bargained for?

Kate, a modern-day businesswoman, longs for a simpler life. Will a chance encounter with Vivica, a 1950s housewife, in the ladies’ lounge of an old hotel change Kate's opinion that the grass is greener on the other side?

May 2023, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA
Finalist, 2018 Midwest Dramatists Conference, Kansas City, KS
Honorable Mention, Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Helen-Jean Contest, Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
April 2016: DivaFest, IndyFringe Theatre, Indianapolis, IN

April 2024: Semi-finalist - Old Lady Project Script/Screenplay Contest, Evanston, IL

Retirement is looming for Haldora Grizzletoes, an aging fairy godmother whose long-awaited dream of being honored at the prestigious Winterfall Croning Ceremony is slipping away. A recent princess-related debacle threatens to unravel her aspirations, and as she stands before the Crone Council of Winterfall, she makes a final plea for one more assignment to prove her merit. But will this last chance be too challenging for even the great Haldora?

The Vestige Theatre, an historic Broadway theatre, is closing after nearly 100 years and everything, including the props, is being donated to East Central High School--a local inner-city school--but, Samuel Baldrik, the theatre’s long-time prop master, has been dragging his feet. The story weaves in and out of memory scenes as Samuel struggles with the anniversary of his wife’s passing, the theatre closing, and the loss of his props and the memories they hold. Just when it seems that Samuel’s life could not get more complicated, enter Jaylah, a sharp-witted student from East Central High School assigned to help pack the props. An interloper? In Samuel’s sanctum sanctorum? Oh, dear! Immediately, the sparks fly between Samuel and Jaylah, but will this budding young actress be the one to save him?

It’s Halloween night. Grim Reaper-in-Training Dale has less than 15 minutes to complete his final exam and take AJ-the-cabbie for a ride to show him the errors of his ways. Can Dale help AJ come to terms with his past mistakes – and perhaps receive redemption – before the reaping begins?

It’s Halloween night. Grim Reaper-in-Training Dale has less than 15 minutes to complete his final exam and take AJ-the-cabbie for a ride to show him the errors of his ways. Can Dale help AJ come to terms with his past mistakes – and perhaps receive redemption – before the reaping begins?

Jan. 2025: First-round cut (50/1500 scripts) Centre Stage's 22nd Annual New Play Festival, Greenville, SC

Madeline’s dream of opening a romantic B&B in the Vermont woods goes awry with the unexpected appearance of Cornelius Brum. In a spirit-inspired epiphany, Madeline decides to promote her inn as haunted, but can she convince Cornelius to get onboard with the new plan in time for the grand opening on Halloween?

Finalist, 2020 Trustus Playwrights’ Festival, Columbia, SC

A comedic take on Rumpelstiltskin surrounding Dexter Miller, a professional student and wannabe author living off Mommy and Daddy. Dex’s troubles begin when his girlfriend tells Mr. Avery King, a publishing magnate, that he has written a novel. Enter an unlikely ghostwriter to get the job done, but what will it cost Dex to see his dreams fulfilled?

When a man goes missing after his date with Tess, she becomes suspect number one. Will Tess provide Detective Spalding with the answers he needs to solve the case, or is there more than one side to the story?

*Short-listed for Alumnae Theatre's 2023 New Ideas Festival in Toronto.

When Olivia asks Helen, a retired librarian and wannabe mystery writer, to join her for a drink and a chat about an exciting new career opportunity, the conversation takes some unexpected turns. Can Olivia convince Helen to join her growing, albeit bizarre, organization, or does Helen remain on the straight and narrow?

April 2015, Indiana Writers Center/IndyFringe Theatre Ten Minute Play Festival, Indianapolis, IN

A young woman reunites with her estranged mother in a doctor’s office as she waits for test results that will change her life. Her kooky mother and odd-but-lovable doctor add levity to an otherwise stressful situation.

Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2023: Crash Course Theatre's Christmas Shorts Festival, Manchester, TN

A short comedy about Elf Grace, who dreams of a cushy office job on Santa’s “A” team, but to advance off the toy assembly line, she must successfully fulfill a Wish Assignment. The HR policy allows for three tries at a promotion and Grace has blown two of them. Will a last-minute assignment on Christmas Eve be Grace’s ticket to her dream job?

April 2024: Semi-finalist - Gather by the Ghost Light Off-Broad Street International Short Play Festival, Augusta, GA
March 3-12, 2023: First Run Theatre's 2023 Spectrum Short Play Festival, St. Louis, MO
July 28-31, 2022: The Open Eye Theater Summer Shortcuts XII, Margaretville, NY, (staged reading).

Georgette is browsing for chair upholstery in the unlikeliest of places as she struggles with a personal decision. Enter Tilly, an expert on the subject of fabrics and so much more. Will Tilly convince Georgette to keep shopping around?

Laney reluctantly agreed to participate in the annual neighborhood yard sale as a means to prepare her house for sale, but she is struggling to sell items that hold fond memories. Especially on this difficult day. But could the yard sale be exactly what she’s needed let go of the past and be happy?