Rhys Washington

A queer Black actor and writer, Rhys' work gathered pieces that spotlight the sometimes apocalyptic events of young adulthood by focusing on the intersectionality of identities. Rhys was a quarterfinalist for the Black Boy Writes Mentorship Fellowship. His play Lifetime Achievements was nominated for best short play at the New York Theatre Festival and won the L.B Williams Playwriting Festival.

A queer Black actor and writer, Rhys' work gathered pieces that spotlight the sometimes apocalyptic events of young adulthood by focusing on the intersectionality of identities. Rhys was a quarterfinalist for the Black Boy Writes Mentorship Fellowship. His play Lifetime Achievements was nominated for best short play at the New York Theatre Festival and won the L.B Williams Playwriting Festival.

Scripts

Happy New Year, Happy Birthday!

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

On the eve of his twenty-third birthday and the New Year, the always anxious and high-strung Magnus is thrust into a surprise party he never wanted. Worlds collide as friends, lovers, and co-workers all descend onto his tiny New York City Apartment. What could go wrong? Happy New Year, Happy Birthday is a comedy about renewal and that helpless feeling you have while in your twenties.

On the eve of his twenty-third birthday and the New Year, the always anxious and high-strung Magnus is thrust into a surprise party he never wanted. Worlds collide as friends, lovers, and co-workers all descend onto his tiny New York City Apartment. What could go wrong? Happy New Year, Happy Birthday is a comedy about renewal and that helpless feeling you have while in your twenties.

Apologize to Me Later

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

In the winter of 2002, six college friends reunite to drink away their sorrows the night before a mutual friend's wedding. While commiserating repressed resentments cause the night to take a dramatic turn.

In the winter of 2002, six college friends reunite to drink away their sorrows the night before a mutual friend's wedding. While commiserating repressed resentments cause the night to take a dramatic turn.

The Dust of the World

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

Peter Davis, has everything a beautiful picture-perfect family: two kids and a
wife, a high-paying job with a promotion on the way, and a lovely home. On
the surface, he’s perfect. Ty Reeves has none of that. His mom just died, he has
no home and he’s still a kid now on his own. Expect that he has a father he
never knew existed, Peter… Now tasked with raising a kid he doesn’t know,
the Davis family must come...

Peter Davis, has everything a beautiful picture-perfect family: two kids and a
wife, a high-paying job with a promotion on the way, and a lovely home. On
the surface, he’s perfect. Ty Reeves has none of that. His mom just died, he has
no home and he’s still a kid now on his own. Expect that he has a father he
never knew existed, Peter… Now tasked with raising a kid he doesn’t know,
the Davis family must come face to face with their prejudices and the cracks in
their foundation.

Lifetime Achievements and All The Shortcomings Thereafter

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

In the green room of an awards show, three actors of discussing the impacts of racism, sexism, and the power of your name on their careers.

In the green room of an awards show, three actors of discussing the impacts of racism, sexism, and the power of your name on their careers.

Resolute

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

As they barrel towards New Year's Day, Jimmy and his family discuss their resolutions.

As they barrel towards New Year's Day, Jimmy and his family discuss their resolutions.

#Find_SirSparklePantsIII

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

When the precious puppy of two social media influencers goes missing, the cracks in their picture-perfect relationship start to show.

When the precious puppy of two social media influencers goes missing, the cracks in their picture-perfect relationship start to show.

A Stan Twitter Play

by Rhys Washington

Synopsis

Nastiness ensues between two Twitter stans as they vie for the attention of their
superstar idol.

Nastiness ensues between two Twitter stans as they vie for the attention of their
superstar idol.