Vivian Lermond

Fool's gold or fun music memories that are solid? You decide.

Inheriting a house by the sea is not all it's cracked up to be.
(writing exercise - response to a picture prompt)

Somewhere in the UK, a guy finds himself caught between 2 women of questionable occupation outside a liquor store.
(written in response to a writing prompt picture)

There's a reason to fire a new hire.

Imagine what you would do if the devil showed up in your shoe shop.

Sometimes music can be a magical conjuror of memories.

Is "faux" really the way to go?

Childhood trauma casts shadows, but we can break through.

Two bowling buddies discover that sometimes the game of life is all about making strikes and spares.
(short play)

In the life of every man, two years can make a difference.
(2-minute monologue)

When their new neighbor hosts a lavish Halloween masquerade party and is murdered by an uninvited guest, it's time for the Stillwell Sisters to find and unmask the murderer.

CONVERGENCE (A Different Christmas Story): 3m. 2f.
This Christmas, treat yourself to CONVERGENCE, a story that serves up a dollop of mystery with your figgy pudding.
Come to Cropton, UK, population 321, where a Christmas convergence of family, strangers and secrets cross paths with synchronicity, and changes everything. (performance run time: 75 minutes)

A crackers Christmas mash-up for your new A CHRISTMAS CAROL holiday fix.
(short play)

Delusion and illusion hit a Christmas Eve cross-current and Santa must face off with his conflicted reality.
(short play)

When an unlikely breaking and entering suspect on a post-Christmas mission pays a visit to the local sheriff, expect the unexpected and an outcome that is almost magical
(short play)

A mother/daughter reunion takes a turn when time-honored holiday traditions defy expectations and offer a new look and a change in the menu of life.

A couple on a tight budget have to be careful with their cash, at least until a well-timed holiday miracle delivers a double dose of Santa spirit.

LOGLINE: On the cusp of the holiday season when work takes her
back to her old hometown, this anti-heroine proceeds to turn that old world upside down.
10 minute play

In the heart of Little Italy, one mother’s solitary Christmas Eve destined for disaster turns golden with a non-perishable gift called love.
(10 minute play)

Dreaming of a white Christmas conjures up images of greeting card snowscapes and peace on earth, unless you face off with the full frontal reality that A White Christmas has nothing to do with serenity and everything to do with mayhem.
(10 minute monologue)

One couple’s tardiness in holiday decoration removal earns an unwanted visit from the high priestess of the condo association, who finds herself facing a conundrum she hadn’t considered.
(10 minute play)

On the cusp of a new year, a middle-aged daughter is blindsided with a shocking revelation served up by her senior dad that forces her to come to terms with a most unexpected reality
(10 minute play)

A husband’s holiday binging packs on pounds and his wife’s determination to enforce dietary lock down serves up a healthy dose of high caloric comedy.
(10 minute play)

When her estranged husband leaves her in financial crosshairs, a woman takes on a temporary roommate to help with expenses, at a cost she would never have imagined.
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

Dementia can claim short term memory but leave old memories intact that would best be forgotten.
(10 minutes)
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

A young man moves into a neighborhood full of pensioners, expecting a peaceful co-existence, but discovers that his choice of residence delivers just the opposite.
Available through Next Stage Press, Click here for a preview:
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

Motive is the key to a good murder mystery, and careful execution of the plotline can dish out some unforeseen results.
(10 minutes)
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

When a murder case hits a roadblock, it's time to travel a different highway that reveals some untidy secrets.
(20 minutes)
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

When the super sleuth Stillwell sisters were asked to investigate an "unusual situation", they had no idea how tangled a task they were facing, or the most unexpected outcome.
Published Script
http://nextstagepress.com/mad-for-mystery

When a man is murdered and dumped on the doorstep of the Heavenly Gate Funeral Home, the homicide team of Tully and Monroe face a case from Hell!
Performance run time:12 minutes

Just when you think the sun is setting on your life, a new dawn can alter the horizon.
(10 minute play)

Sometimes it takes a plunge into the deep end to realize the water is fine and that life can change with the cast of a fishing line.
(10 minute play)

When Al Capone comes calling for treats, can Wonder Woman have enough tricks up her cape to botch his caper?
(short play)

A comedic DUOLOGUE that explores a mother and father's different perspective on their daughter's unconventional destination wedding.
(6 minutes)

A chance encounter changes the course of two lives caught in a no-man's land between ambivalence and complacency.
(10 minute play)

When a funeral services salesman comes calling on a feisty senior, Fate steps in and delivers a change of plans.
(short play)

It's a clash of emotions when one combative couple battling marital boredom find themselves embroiled in an unexpected conflict, and discover that art does indeed imitate life.
(short play)

Two brothers, one woman and a fleeting chance to win a game of hearts might be a gamble worth taking.
(10 minute play)

Can a 25th anniversary trip to Punta Cana rev up romance and put a Capital “P” in “Paradise Regained”?
(5 minute play)

When his roommate Lucifer takes him to a speed dating venue, what is the likelihood that Adam could meet his Eve?
(10 minute play)

When suspicion and jealousy get in the way, it can thwart romance in a big way.
(short play)

When her recurring nightmare persists, one young woman seeks help from a certain Doctor Freud in the hopes of putting her dream demons to rest.
(short play)

A modern take on a classic tale finds one lad with "Great Expectations" about to get more than he bargained for.
(short play)

A dose of mother/daughter conflict is on the take away menu, but sometimes memories and a message of hope can change things.
(10 minute play)

When a bellicose bully meets his match, who just happens to be his ex-wife, expect the unexpected.
(10 minute monologue))

When Karma comes calling, Fate has a way of righting old wrongs.

A disgruntled wife discovers that the man she married still has what it takes to rev up a romance.
(short play)

The glowing embers from a once hot romance die, and one man must come up with a dead-on solution to breaking off a romance gone cold.
(10 minute play)

A senior immigrant widow, hell bent on a second chance at romance, defies the early 20th century culture divide, and schemes her way and to making her dream come true.
(45 minute one-act)

When two mid-life Irish tourists take on Los Angeles they discover a cultural divide, an unexpected language barrier, and a challenge to change a land-locked Limerick mindset.
(10 minute play)

Take a Type A American tourist and a Type B Irish local, a language barrier and bad directions, then stay tuned for a finale that promises a fun twist to the tale.
(5 minute play)

Banshee Bungle: 2F. 1M. Two Celtic creatures on their way to “a job” get side-tracked on their mission, much to the good fortune of one foolish man. (10 MINUTES)

On the eve of All Hallows somewhere in Ireland, one sorry soul lived through a harrowing brush with the banshees, and paid a steep price for his ill-begotten adventure.
(3 minute monologue)

When his rental car breaks down and he is stuck in desolate Dingle, Ireland, one uptight Yank finds himself on an uncharted course that leads to self-discovery.
(30 minute one-act)

When two feuding landlords of a small town B&B play host to a young woman on a journey to find her roots, Fate steps in to unravel the past and deliver second chances.
(20 minute one-act))

An early 20th century glamour goddess of stage and screen gets one shot to improve her status in The Other World by successfully completing an earthly mission, but can she get the job done?

One woman's trip to observe bird life offers the possibility of a new flight path of her own.
(10 MINUTE PLAY)
2f. 1m.

Sometimes the most unlikely circumstances help us to face our past, and to consider remapping the road that lies ahead.
(10 minute play)

The world has changed a lot since 1965, as 2 sisters now destined to a life in the hereafter as ectoplasmic vapors discover.

A sneak peek into this therapy session puts a whole new spin on "food fights", cooking conflicts and dining dilemmas.

A squabbling couple on vacation in Mexico set out to enjoy a local color dining experience, and discover much more than they expected.
10 minute play

Sometimes revisiting the pages of our old life can be the incentive to turn the page and write a new chapter.
(10 minutes)

After a fall from the upper strata of society, one couple learns the gift of gratitude ... and hope.
(short play)

Two women, both scarred by secrets, come to terms with their past and find a common denominator to celebrate the seasons of their life.
(short play)

A grad student tasked with judging a playwriting contest is at wits end after reading a mountain of trite scripts, until a most unlikely winner steps in to save the day.

A 2-minute 2-hander taste of noir with a detective and a gun moll as the stars.

The best laid plans can go awry, but in the end, love steps in to save the day.

A relatable exchange for every college professor.
(1 minute play)

The moral of the tale - never assume.
*1 minute play)

She is in denial that she has a snoring problem. Does she or doesn't she?
(1 minute play)

One couple learns that "going without" sure isn't what life is all about.

Too much seaside fun in the sun can have consequences.

When your boyfriend insists on making you go ice fishing, is there anything that can take the chill off?
(1 minute play)

One man's dining experience proves to be less than a culinary delight.
(1 minute)

A valve replacement is serious business!
(1 minute play)

City girl + country boy = CONFLICT.

In the cycle of life, there is always a window in time to open to a new beginning.
(1 minute monologue)

Self doubt? Rule it out!
(1 minute monologue)

When her newly retired husband turns to binge watching re-runs of BEWITCHED, his wife gives him a "potion" of his own medicine.

Like a Phoenix rising, theatre will rise above the COVID -19 crisis and continue past this pause in place.

A daughter reacts to the toll of dementia on her mother.
(1 minute monologue)

Sometimes, advice from your big sis can help you battle against the damn headwinds of life.

Hindsight can be 20-20, as one "ill-starred wench" gives us a cautionary tale.

A window can be an aperture, or not.

One woman discovers that a fruity cocktail can really pack a wallop.

An injury won't stop this dancer from stepping on stage and giving the performance of her life.

A frustrated customer service call about a botched order delivers a very unexpected substitute product.

When winter settles in, perhaps it's time to re-adjust our perspective.
(1 minute monologue)

A father's pep talk to his son doesn't hold back.
(1 minute monologue)

At some point, every man must take the plunge.
(1 minute monologue)

A wise woman who has walked the walk schools a teen on knowing the difference between soul connecting and body bumping.
2 minute MONOLOGUE

Ah ... the challenges of the actor/director relationship gone wrong!

Lust doesn't last, because the hotter the fire, the quicker it burns and becomes a pile of ash.
(ONE MINUTE MONOLOGUE)

Now here'a a passive-aggressive way to communicate!\1 Minute play

Life in the aftermath of the Corona virus - finding positivity.

Sisters stick together ... at all cost.
(1 minute monologue)

While one man slumbers through a few decades, history has been made in his absence from the woken world.
(1 minute play)

Coping a Cadbury bar can have consequences when you're trying to slim your circumference.

A short look at the COVID crisis from a different perspective.
(1 minute monologue)

A teenage girl ponders her right to hope and dream.
(1 minute monologue)

A cold case murder lingers like a bad memory over a small town, until the ledgers are finally balanced and a hard truth is revealed.

Sometimes, we all need a catalyst to jump-start our transformation. Letting go of complacency is a sure cure.
(2 minute monologue)

The schoolyard bully meets defeat when he takes on a tangle with Tilly.

At some point, every woman should begin to thrive and come alive.
(3 MINUTE MONOLOGUE)

Life changes when a self-proclaimed pessimist opts in for optimism.
(4 minutes)

Is it possible for a woman who has conniptions over her roommate's furry feline to have a cat conversion?
(3 minutes)

Some places to dine on Thanksgiving are better than others, and it all depends on the culinary tastes of the cook.
(2 minute monologue)

Everyone has their limits, and one fast food worker on the graveyard shift hits hers.
(4 minute monologue)

A charitable delivery of a Thanksgiving pie takes an unexpected turn.
(4 minutes)

A DUOLOGUE that explores the concept "sometimes the student becomes the teacher".

Tedium can take a toll on a marriage, or set the stage for a seismic shift to new beginnings.

When a disincarnate spirit gets the chance to experience an old earthly pleasure in full measure, his best laid plans go awry.

When life proves to be a circus and you are the headliner juggling act, one woman discovers a three word solution to her woes.
(2 minute monologue)

One man recalls a not-so-pleasant mom memory of the consequences of letting his sweet tooth take him down the path of thievery.
(2 minute monologue)

As one man recalls a less than Happy Halloween, it drives the point home that sometimes the best thing a little kid can do is listen to his mother's advice.

A nostalgic visitation to one's former homestead can trigger a lot of emotions, and the unexpected.

Valentine's Day is all about love, and in this case, "puppy love" gone wrong.

When big New Year's Eve plans are interrupted by an emergency call to solve a commode conundrum, one woman proves that where there is a will there's a way.

A response to the question: Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?
(4 minute monologue)

A guy and a girl walk into a restaurant ... the wrong restaurant for a meat-loving woman.
(2 minute monologue)

Sometimes just being yourself can be the right life transformation.
(2 minute monologue)

When a sister is trying to marry you off to any clown in town, it's time to put your foot down.
(2 minute monologue)

At any age, you can switch lanes and hit the open road of possibility.
(2 minute monologue)

Sometimes, you've got to take a hard stand and find a way to live your own dreams, instead of your parent's vision.
(4 minute monologue)

Sometimes a little boy's silly dreams can be the seeds that sprout into a grown man's reality.
(2 minute monologue)

In the big picture of life, we choose our game and how to play it.
(2 minute monologue)

An old boxer fondly recalls his last day in the ring and his victory of beating the odds.
(2 minute monologue)

One man travels down memory lane and fondly remembers how soul music was a lyrical potion that changed his life.
(2 minute monologue)

Visiting an old watering hole that was a favorite place in his youth, a boomer realizes that history does indeed repeat itself.
(2 minute monologue)

Need a job? Point your compass to Kentucky and head to The Bourbon Trail.

Cattle call auditions can be hell, but one young woman decides to change things up.

A young woman going solo on Valentine's Day discovers that Cupid had much more in store.
(2 minute monologue)

It's party time and Halloween. Can a good witch go bad?
(2 minute monologue)

When the ultimate Karma catches up with his Ex, one guy gets the gift of sweet revenge.
(2 minute monologue)

A declaration of pride as why boomers are best.
(2 minute monologue)

With his 40th class reunion looming, one man decides to get fit to impress the old flame who dumped him, only to discover that the best time in life is the present.
(2 minute monologue)

On a pilgrimage to Canterbury, a 14th century feminist five times a wife delivers a powerful argument for her right to love and lust.
(3 minute monologue)

After a decade of a marriage no longer magical, to a prince who is no longer charming, one wife decides to change the storyline of her life and create a real world "happy ever after".
(3 minute monologue)

On the shores of the St. Lawrence, one quirky neighbor discovers that man vs. nature can be quite the experience.
(2 minute monologue)

(NYC PLAYWRIGHTS, "CANADA" monologue contest winner)

A young mom dealing with a major toddler meltdown discovers the downside of motherhood.
(2 minute monologue)

Not all mom's were born to be culinary queens

When good things happen, spread the joy!
(2 minute monologue)

If you decide to take a shortcut through the cemetery on All Hallows Eve, you will find no peace of mind.
(2 minute monologue)

When the prof assigns, the writer must align.