Alex Jay

Alex Jay is an LA-based playwright drawn to stories involving identity, power, and people who struggle to survive themselves. Jay's work blends dark comedy, emotional realism, and sharp, actor-driven dialogue, often centering complicated women.

Alex Jay can be contacted by email at [email protected] and found on Instagram @the_originalfire.

Alex Jay is an LA-based playwright drawn to stories involving identity, power, and people who struggle to survive themselves. Jay's work blends dark comedy, emotional realism, and sharp, actor-driven dialogue, often centering complicated women.

Alex Jay can be contacted by email at [email protected] and found on Instagram @the_originalfire.

Scripts

The Good Girls of Philadelphia

by Alex Jay

Cast Size
9
Genre
dark comedy

[Full length, 80 minutes] A stage-play in deep, intimate conversation with Bertolt Brecht.
Through divine intervention, Philly stripper Stevie has been given the opportunity of a lifetime. In this dark comedy about capitalism, gender, and survival, we'll see what she does with it.

[Full length, 80 minutes] A stage-play in deep, intimate conversation with Bertolt Brecht.
Through divine intervention, Philly stripper Stevie has been given the opportunity of a lifetime. In this dark comedy about capitalism, gender, and survival, we'll see what she does with it.

hand legs - A MONOLOGUE

by Alex Jay

3
Cast Size
1
Genre
comedy

[Monologue, 5 minutes] Amelie Nichol is finally dating the girl of her dreams! Though, somehow, to her own dismay... 'hand legs' is a short chapter in the life of a woman whose anxieties keep her from seeing what’s in front of her.

[Monologue, 5 minutes] Amelie Nichol is finally dating the girl of her dreams! Though, somehow, to her own dismay... 'hand legs' is a short chapter in the life of a woman whose anxieties keep her from seeing what’s in front of her.

7pc dice set - A MONOLOGUE

by Alex Jay

1
Cast Size
1
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama

[Monologue, 7 minutes] After showing tremendous progress in managing his anxiety and depression, Jeff decides he's finally ready to break out of his comfort zone!

[Monologue, 7 minutes] After showing tremendous progress in managing his anxiety and depression, Jeff decides he's finally ready to break out of his comfort zone!

eating alone on a Wednesday afternoon - A MONOLOGUE

by Alex Jay

1
Cast Size
1
Genre
comedy

[Monologue, 7 minutes] With her divorce freshly finalized and her sister’s baby shower coming up, what's a better way to handle change than... eating alone? In this short comedic play, Sara Nemeroff tries to figure it all out.... alone!

[Monologue, 7 minutes] With her divorce freshly finalized and her sister’s baby shower coming up, what's a better way to handle change than... eating alone? In this short comedic play, Sara Nemeroff tries to figure it all out.... alone!

faulty lock

by Alex Jay

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

Featured in: The Best Men's Stage Monologues 2024 - Smith & Kraus Publishing
[Short play, 10 minutes] Charlie Donahue thought she was getting past her ex-boyfriend. The process proves more arduous than she anticipated. 'faulty lock' is an evocative drama that gives an intimate look into the experience of living with post-traumatic stress.

Featured in: The Best Men's Stage Monologues 2024 - Smith & Kraus Publishing
[Short play, 10 minutes] Charlie Donahue thought she was getting past her ex-boyfriend. The process proves more arduous than she anticipated. 'faulty lock' is an evocative drama that gives an intimate look into the experience of living with post-traumatic stress.

they're just places.

by Alex Jay

Cast Size
5
Genre
dark comedy,
drama

[Full length, 90 minutes] Eleanor Maddox struggles with PTSD after an abusive relationship with her former high school teacher. As she fights to heal from this trauma, she must confront her past and her current fears, while also working to build new relationships.

[Full length, 90 minutes] Eleanor Maddox struggles with PTSD after an abusive relationship with her former high school teacher. As she fights to heal from this trauma, she must confront her past and her current fears, while also working to build new relationships.