Tucker Atwood

I am a writer, actor, hiker, bicyclist, and secretly a dog.

I am a writer, actor, hiker, bicyclist, and secretly a dog.

Scripts

Waiting in the Wings

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

Four years ago, a star actor at a small summer theater passed away unexpectedly, leaving a possible love interest and a friend/mentee grieving and wishing they’d had one last conversation with him. When a new director who claims to speak to the dead arrives, she vows to help them establish a connection with their lost friend. Meanwhile, the dead actor and a long-forgotten usher who has never left the theater...

Four years ago, a star actor at a small summer theater passed away unexpectedly, leaving a possible love interest and a friend/mentee grieving and wishing they’d had one last conversation with him. When a new director who claims to speak to the dead arrives, she vows to help them establish a connection with their lost friend. Meanwhile, the dead actor and a long-forgotten usher who has never left the theater roam around as ghosts, critiquing the plays, pulling pranks, and discussing life and death. During a seance conducted by the new director, an unexpected connection is established between their two worlds – but with it, comes further complications.

Nobletiger

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

As humanity and life as we know it crumbles to a disappointing end in the background, a father, his two kids, and a pizza delivery woman gather around to watch the final baseball game ever. They are protected only by a pair of bodyguards hired through (and quite obviously sponsored by) iZon, the only company still in existence. With the apocalyptic end drawing nearer, this family has simply stopped caring about...

As humanity and life as we know it crumbles to a disappointing end in the background, a father, his two kids, and a pizza delivery woman gather around to watch the final baseball game ever. They are protected only by a pair of bodyguards hired through (and quite obviously sponsored by) iZon, the only company still in existence. With the apocalyptic end drawing nearer, this family has simply stopped caring about their impending doom, choosing instead to focus all their time and energy on our beautiful national pastime. Natural disasters, wars, annoying advertisements – blah blah blah, can’t you see the game is on?

The Potluck Farce

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

Andrew, a theater director, and his boyfriend Sam, a head chef, plan out a nice night for their parents to meet: dinner and a show. However, when Bentley, a local happy-go-lucky stoner, drops by with some pot brownies leftover from his family potluck, the night takes an unexpected turn. With the help of Ella, a waitress he has a crush on, Bentley must keep Andrew and Sam from finding out that not only have their...

Andrew, a theater director, and his boyfriend Sam, a head chef, plan out a nice night for their parents to meet: dinner and a show. However, when Bentley, a local happy-go-lucky stoner, drops by with some pot brownies leftover from his family potluck, the night takes an unexpected turn. With the help of Ella, a waitress he has a crush on, Bentley must keep Andrew and Sam from finding out that not only have their parents accidentally gotten stoned, but they are also all under the impression that Bentley is their son's boyfriend. What will win: order or chaos? It's a farce, you already know the answer.

Dance Again

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

As a major snowstorm hits the barrier between two warring nations, soldiers from each side seek temporary refuge from an older couple who try to get the soldiers to care for each other.

As a major snowstorm hits the barrier between two warring nations, soldiers from each side seek temporary refuge from an older couple who try to get the soldiers to care for each other.

A Dolphin Disguise

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

Advancements in medical technology have proven the existence of reincarnation, with simple tests able to reveal exactly whose bodies our souls once inhabited. Three strangers from various backgrounds await their results alongside a bored receptionist.

Advancements in medical technology have proven the existence of reincarnation, with simple tests able to reveal exactly whose bodies our souls once inhabited. Three strangers from various backgrounds await their results alongside a bored receptionist.

Extra Ordinary

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

An ordinary man goes about his sad little life, as told by narrators/ensemble members moving freely from one scene to another. This is a very ensemble-heavy play and requires barely anything for a set.

An ordinary man goes about his sad little life, as told by narrators/ensemble members moving freely from one scene to another. This is a very ensemble-heavy play and requires barely anything for a set.

Look Sunward

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

In a post-societal world, a pair of siblings attempt to track down their parents, who are on the run and heavily sought after by leaders of two former armies who have nothing to lose and everything to gain. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again, several years later.

In a post-societal world, a pair of siblings attempt to track down their parents, who are on the run and heavily sought after by leaders of two former armies who have nothing to lose and everything to gain. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again, several years later.

Jupiter by Thursday

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

On an island seemingly unaffected by the devastating climate change that has destroyed the mainland, an egotistical king intends to launch a rocket that will turn the island into a giant fireball. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again and Look Sunward, several years later.

On an island seemingly unaffected by the devastating climate change that has destroyed the mainland, an egotistical king intends to launch a rocket that will turn the island into a giant fireball. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again and Look Sunward, several years later.

Before Tomorrow's Picnic

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

On a hilltop overlooking a beautiful stretch of land in constant conflict, five various soldiers and one strange mystical old hermit try to determine if the never-ending war is worth dying for. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again, Look Sunward, and Jupiter by Thursday, but is a prequel to all three.

On a hilltop overlooking a beautiful stretch of land in constant conflict, five various soldiers and one strange mystical old hermit try to determine if the never-ending war is worth dying for. This takes place in the same fictional universe as Dance Again, Look Sunward, and Jupiter by Thursday, but is a prequel to all three.

Another String of Digits

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

After a computer programmer creates a life-like artificial intelligence that falls in love with his sister, a fourth party gets involved and the wheels of innovation and technology start turning too quickly.

After a computer programmer creates a life-like artificial intelligence that falls in love with his sister, a fourth party gets involved and the wheels of innovation and technology start turning too quickly.

Were You Coloring Today?

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

A family and their guest wakes up in the middle of the night to discover a childish giraffe drawn on their wall, but nobody will fess up to it.

A family and their guest wakes up in the middle of the night to discover a childish giraffe drawn on their wall, but nobody will fess up to it.

The Second Hand Store

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

A family of clock store owners deal with the ramifications of their dying business.

A family of clock store owners deal with the ramifications of their dying business.

A Dorm Without a Chimney

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

Two naive college freshmen wake up on Christmas day and are surprised to find that Santa has not visited their dorm.

Two naive college freshmen wake up on Christmas day and are surprised to find that Santa has not visited their dorm.

The Pierced Teaching Degree

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

A new student teacher meets his first class and is surprised to find out how candid his students are.

A new student teacher meets his first class and is surprised to find out how candid his students are.

A Night in the Park

by Tucker Atwood

Synopsis

A mischievous prankster and his two henchmen distract a night guard at the park.

A mischievous prankster and his two henchmen distract a night guard at the park.