Cora Frank

Cora (she/her) is a performer/writer/ginger with a B.A. (Hons) from the Guildford School of Acting (UK). She also holds a M.A. from the University College Dublin in cooperation with the Gaiety School of Acting (IE) and a sports science degree. After discovering the power of storytelling through writing stories in primary school, she soon fell in love with writing work for the stage.

Her work has been featured at the National Youth Theatre (UK), the Master of Music recitals at Fontys University in the Netherlands and at Perform for Pride in Vancouver, Canada. Her play 'Showering' was shown at the Tara Theatre (off-West End) in London. Most recently, she presented the collaboratively-written German musical "Wir / Allein" (w.t.) at the Theater an der Uni in Regensburg and performed as one...

Cora (she/her) is a performer/writer/ginger with a B.A. (Hons) from the Guildford School of Acting (UK). She also holds a M.A. from the University College Dublin in cooperation with the Gaiety School of Acting (IE) and a sports science degree. After discovering the power of storytelling through writing stories in primary school, she soon fell in love with writing work for the stage.

Her work has been featured at the National Youth Theatre (UK), the Master of Music recitals at Fontys University in the Netherlands and at Perform for Pride in Vancouver, Canada. Her play 'Showering' was shown at the Tara Theatre (off-West End) in London. Most recently, she presented the collaboratively-written German musical "Wir / Allein" (w.t.) at the Theater an der Uni in Regensburg and performed as one of the lead roles for an industry workshop last September.

“Marriage with benefits”, a newly written one-woman show, was showcased at the Cockpit Theatre in London. This upcoming August, "Marriage with benefits" will come to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for a month-long run at Just The Tonic Comedy Club, directed by Ferelith Kingston.

Scripts

Cheese Sauce (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A rant about life, dating, the color blue, what 12 minutes mean and cheese sauce.

A rant about life, dating, the color blue, what 12 minutes mean and cheese sauce.

I'm a fan (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A piece about finally sharing ones honest opinion about a certain teacher.

A piece about finally sharing ones honest opinion about a certain teacher.

Problems as a pan-duuh (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about the problems that can occur when you are not straight.

A monologue about the problems that can occur when you are not straight.

Wine, chocolate and GIFS (A Scene)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A scene about a person having trouble understanding what the other person is trying to say.

A scene about a person having trouble understanding what the other person is trying to say.

Showering (A Play)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

Despite living together and having a close relationship, the siblings Kaia and Isaac do not realise that they are both trying to heal from past sexual assault as the trauma massively impacts their everyday life and their relationship to their partners.

TIME
Before 2020.

PLACE
In front of a club; in an apartment.

CONTENT WARNING
Mentions of sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and eating disorders...

Despite living together and having a close relationship, the siblings Kaia and Isaac do not realise that they are both trying to heal from past sexual assault as the trauma massively impacts their everyday life and their relationship to their partners.

TIME
Before 2020.

PLACE
In front of a club; in an apartment.

CONTENT WARNING
Mentions of sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and eating disorders. Swearing and graphic assault.

1st class (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about the character experiencing Imposter Syndrome after booking a 1st class train ticket.

A monologue about the character experiencing Imposter Syndrome after booking a 1st class train ticket.

Not my popcorn (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue on how being in an unusual situation can throw a person off - with the help of popcorn.

A monologue on how being in an unusual situation can throw a person off - with the help of popcorn.

Floor scene (A Scene)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A scene about two people finding a deeper connection.

A scene about two people finding a deeper connection.

Gay newbie (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about one's newly discovered bisexuality and being overwhelmed by opening oneself up to dating multiple genders.

A monologue about one's newly discovered bisexuality and being overwhelmed by opening oneself up to dating multiple genders.

Me, Maroon (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about having a toxic friendship, not liking oneself and fearing more disappointment.

A monologue about having a toxic friendship, not liking oneself and fearing more disappointment.

At the checkout (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about a shopping trip which turned out to be not only life-changing but also traumatising.

A monologue about a shopping trip which turned out to be not only life-changing but also traumatising.

Carter (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A piece about the passion towards 'Carter' and not wanting to part from 'Carter'.

A piece about the passion towards 'Carter' and not wanting to part from 'Carter'.

Red Pepper (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about a pilot who has a deep connection to a weird habit.

A monologue about a pilot who has a deep connection to a weird habit.

Tim Holland (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about an older coworker deciding to give some life advice to one of the apprentices.

A monologue about an older coworker deciding to give some life advice to one of the apprentices.

Question 29 (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about a first date which consists of sharing the most embarrassing moment in the character's life.

A monologue about a first date which consists of sharing the most embarrassing moment in the character's life.

Next, please (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about a first self-help group meeting with a person who newly moved over to the palm tree city LA.

A monologue about a first self-help group meeting with a person who newly moved over to the palm tree city LA.

PARKING (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A mini-monologue on the big impact a restless night can have.

A mini-monologue on the big impact a restless night can have.

The Co-Worker (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about fancying a co-worker and definitely not fancying people who take their own sweet time to step off escalators.

A monologue about fancying a co-worker and definitely not fancying people who take their own sweet time to step off escalators.

ABC lockdown (A Monologue)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A monologue about the confusion and anger which are caused by a ridiculous decision of the German government.

A monologue about the confusion and anger which are caused by a ridiculous decision of the German government.

Cara and Ciara (A Scene)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

A scene about two colleagues who need to make sure that they are on the same page.

A scene about two colleagues who need to make sure that they are on the same page.

Selection I (5 poems)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

The 5 poems illustrate the journey through loss, depression, anxiety and owning back one's power.

The 5 poems illustrate the journey through loss, depression, anxiety and owning back one's power.

SPEAKING (A very short Play)

by Cora Frank

Synopsis

*still in development*
A very short play about regretting the chances you didn't take and thinking back about the situations where you could've been kinder and more patient, yet you weren't.

*still in development*
A very short play about regretting the chances you didn't take and thinking back about the situations where you could've been kinder and more patient, yet you weren't.