Anderson John Heinz

playwright, screenwriter & poet.

playwright, screenwriter & poet.

Scripts

PAINTED BRICK

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

A unique and misunderstood friendship between Barbie Monroe (the 38-year-old wife of one America’s most powerful Baptist preachers) and Zachary Arnold (the 18-year-old guitar player and childhood friend of Barbie’s 18-year-old son) ignites a twisted chain of events that leads to a major shift in the Hopestead Baptist Church community.

A unique and misunderstood friendship between Barbie Monroe (the 38-year-old wife of one America’s most powerful Baptist preachers) and Zachary Arnold (the 18-year-old guitar player and childhood friend of Barbie’s 18-year-old son) ignites a twisted chain of events that leads to a major shift in the Hopestead Baptist Church community.

THE SUICIDES

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

When struggling actor Cam visits Harry's Upper West Side apartment to interview to be Harry's executive assistant, the expectations of the position take Cam by surprise. But when Harry reveals that he is the leader of a foundation that is close to Cam's heart, Cam questions how far he is willing to go for the sake of a job.

When struggling actor Cam visits Harry's Upper West Side apartment to interview to be Harry's executive assistant, the expectations of the position take Cam by surprise. But when Harry reveals that he is the leader of a foundation that is close to Cam's heart, Cam questions how far he is willing to go for the sake of a job.

POEM PLAY

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

Poem-play for two performers.

Poem-play for two performers.

RITA IN THAILAND

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

A strange and powerful relationship develops between a young visitor and a 65-year-old olive oil shop owner named Rita in the first months of the COVID pandemic in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A strange and powerful relationship develops between a young visitor and a 65-year-old olive oil shop owner named Rita in the first months of the COVID pandemic in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

MY GUY IN THE SKY

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

During his short stay at Riverview Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, Tennessee, 22-year-old Allen establishes an immediate bond with 50-year-old Patricia, who spends her evenings on the phone with Captain Dan, a pilot and former Riverview patient that Patricia met and fell in love with weeks before Allen's arrival.

During his short stay at Riverview Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, Tennessee, 22-year-old Allen establishes an immediate bond with 50-year-old Patricia, who spends her evenings on the phone with Captain Dan, a pilot and former Riverview patient that Patricia met and fell in love with weeks before Allen's arrival.

THE PRINCES OF PRINCE STREET

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

Two best friends look back on their days working at a cupcake store in the heart of Nolita.

Two best friends look back on their days working at a cupcake store in the heart of Nolita.

ISLAND PEOPLE

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

A day in the life of Clara and Kevin O'Connell, the young owners of The Sunrise Garden Inn on Florida's Anna Maria Island.

A day in the life of Clara and Kevin O'Connell, the young owners of The Sunrise Garden Inn on Florida's Anna Maria Island.

THE WHITE CASTLE

by Anderson John Heinz

Synopsis

Baby wants to go to The White Castle, but Baby doesn't know what The White Castle is.

Baby wants to go to The White Castle, but Baby doesn't know what The White Castle is.