William Thomas Berk

William Thomas Berk is a self-taught playwright living in his native city of Portland, OR. Through his Theatre Berk label, William has produced "From the Ruby Lounge" (an original devised work based on his own script) and "Professor Jekyll and Miss Hyde: A Modern Adaptation" (his own script). William has also written the book and lyrics for "The Jolly Riot: A Pirate Metal Adventure", produced by Torchsong Entertainment. As a contributing writer for the Pulp Stage, he wrote the crime thriller serial "The Beaten Path" and numerous ten-minute plays. William has also written and directed for the Chapel Theatre Play Fest ('21 and '23). He is an associate member of the Dramatists Guild.

William Thomas Berk is a self-taught playwright living in his native city of Portland, OR. Through his Theatre Berk label, William has produced "From the Ruby Lounge" (an original devised work based on his own script) and "Professor Jekyll and Miss Hyde: A Modern Adaptation" (his own script). William has also written the book and lyrics for "The Jolly Riot: A Pirate Metal Adventure", produced by Torchsong Entertainment. As a contributing writer for the Pulp Stage, he wrote the crime thriller serial "The Beaten Path" and numerous ten-minute plays. William has also written and directed for the Chapel Theatre Play Fest ('21 and '23). He is an associate member of the Dramatists Guild.

Scripts

Dam

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

An ecoterrorist strike potentially averted by Wordle.

An ecoterrorist strike potentially averted by Wordle.

Five Minutes Until the End

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

What to do when the world ends in five minutes?

What to do when the world ends in five minutes?

The Confetti Algorithm

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A demonstration for a new social media site goes terribly wrong.

A demonstration for a new social media site goes terribly wrong.

In Return

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

There's an angry genie locked up in the basement...

There's an angry genie locked up in the basement...

Offering

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

There's a mix-up with the catering at a feast for vampires.

There's a mix-up with the catering at a feast for vampires.

Professor Jekyll and Miss Hyde: A Modern Adaptation

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A modern, female-driven adaptation of the classic short story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

A modern, female-driven adaptation of the classic short story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Vera

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A couple of college students hold a seance with the local ghost.

A couple of college students hold a seance with the local ghost.

Death by Eleven Million Papercuts

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A worldwide conglomerate, brought down by a ream of paper. A short two-hander.

A worldwide conglomerate, brought down by a ream of paper. A short two-hander.

Rehearsal for Peace

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A space station prepares for a peace summit with hostile aliens. A short two-hander.

A space station prepares for a peace summit with hostile aliens. A short two-hander.

The Beaten Path

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A runaway hijacks a car and gets in over their head. A short two-hander.

A runaway hijacks a car and gets in over their head. A short two-hander.

Social Media Challenge

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A veteran superhero and a reckless novice talk social media strategy. A short two-hander.

A veteran superhero and a reckless novice talk social media strategy. A short two-hander.

Fledgling

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A reluctant new vampire goes to Dracula for help. A monologue.

A reluctant new vampire goes to Dracula for help. A monologue.

Shake and Bake

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

An amateur chemist holds a grocery clerk hostage. A two-hander short play.

An amateur chemist holds a grocery clerk hostage. A two-hander short play.

Central Control

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

Aliens are attacking, and a fighter pilot lost their keys. A short two-hander.

Aliens are attacking, and a fighter pilot lost their keys. A short two-hander.

And the Radio Still Works

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

The aftermath of a heist gone horribly wrong. A monologue.

The aftermath of a heist gone horribly wrong. A monologue.

Alarm

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A man goes to get his car fixed, and gets more than he bargained for. A monologue.

A man goes to get his car fixed, and gets more than he bargained for. A monologue.

From the Ruby Lounge

by William Thomas Berk

Synopsis

A dramatic workplace comedy set within a fictional Portland strip club. An up-and-coming dancer named "Sterling" guides us through this empowering, feminist, sex-positive, authentic view of work and life as a stripper. Written for an all-female cast, devised by the original cast and crew with extensive input from current and former Portland strippers.

A dramatic workplace comedy set within a fictional Portland strip club. An up-and-coming dancer named "Sterling" guides us through this empowering, feminist, sex-positive, authentic view of work and life as a stripper. Written for an all-female cast, devised by the original cast and crew with extensive input from current and former Portland strippers.