Emily Worrell

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Bill just wants to be left alone. He’s had a long day of work, and his neighbor Daryl just won’t stop talking to him. The course of his evening changes when Sarah, a young stranger, appears on his porch with an unexpected request. Bill must face his past to help Sarah face her future.

This play received a reading at KCACTF in 2021 and its world premiere at IndyFringe's 10 Minute Play Festival in 2022.

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Daniel and Elizabeth were best friends in college. But now, they haven’t even seen each other or spoken in six months. When Daniel suddenly shows up at Elizabeth’s door, what starts as a casual hangout between friends becomes an interrogation of their relationship and how it’s changed over the past several years.

This play received a reading at Ball State University in 2022.

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On a Friday night, four teenage girls gather and attempt to bring their queen bee's dog back from the dead. But as the night goes on, the tensions between them become too explosive to ignore. This play explores the equally complicated topics of grief and high school friendships.

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Are you tired of being your boring, plain old self? Do you have flaws that hold you back? Introducing the SuperYOU, a smart mask that allows the wearer to become the most SUPER version of themselves! When Emily, a college student with anxiety and depression, tries on the SuperYOU, she discovers the ability to think and act like a neurotypical person – but what happens when putting a mask over your “flaws” isn’t enough?

This play received its world premiere at Ball State's Acting Option senior thesis performance in 2022.

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Olivia is frantically cleaning as she awaits a visit from her mom. When Noah, a Jehovah’s Witness, knocks on her door, he’s frankly the last person she wants to see. But somehow, two lonely souls end up connecting in this play about moms, stain removers, and trying to do right by the people you love.

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When Beatrice puts out a Craigslist ad seeking someone who wants to become a vampire, she is ecstatic that Claire answers. Maybe she’ll finally have a friend! However, after she turns Claire into a vampire, she discovers that Claire is afraid of blood. Can Beatrice help Claire face her fear and become a real vampire?

This play received its world premiere at Fonseca Theatre Company's Boo-La-La! Festival in 2023.

Moving into a new place is always a challenge – especially when the first thing you find is a ghost looking for the previous owner! Parker moves into a new house and finds Jordan, a ghost seeking desperately their ex-girlfriend Eve. Can Parker help Jordan get over Eve so they can find peace in the afterlife?

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Abigail is just trying to get through the funeral for her Grandpa Stanley – one of the closest people in her life. When she decides to take a break from the funeral, she is approached by a charismatic stranger, Brian. Their casual conversation leads to unexpected connection and even levity in the midst of grief.

In this monologue, the speaker debates whether or not to wash their hair, knowing that not wanting to wash it is one of the first signs that they are sliding into a depressive episode.

This monologue premiered at the 2023 RecoverMe Festival in L.A.

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In this one-minute play, Jess and Sam are sitting together at the high school dance. Jess has a crush on Sam. Sam has a crush on someone else. Who will end up with who?

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In this play for young audiences and parents alike, Pencil just wants what’s best for Ava. And when they find Lipstick in her supply pouch, they know this isn’t it. However, with a little help from Glue Stick and Safety Scissors, Pencil learns an important lesson about letting go and allowing Ava to grow up.

In this open scene, B must calm A down after a bad experience.