Avery LaMar Pope

Avery LaMar Pope is a multi-disciplinary performance artist based in Cleveland, OH. As an actor, he has worked with Tantrum Theater, Karamu House, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. He has participated in new play development and workshop readings through the annual Ohio University Seabury Quinn, Jr. Playwrights’ Festival, Dobama Theatre, Tantrum East, and Cleveland Play House. As a playwright, his play A World Apart was a 2021 New South Young Playwrights’ Festival selection at Horizon Theatre in Atlanta, GA and Stand Trial was a 2022-2023 Catapult Finalist at Cleveland Public Theatre. His first installation of the Father Monologues was part of Dobama Theatre's Short Works Festival in 2022. He is a former member of the Playwrights...

Avery LaMar Pope is a multi-disciplinary performance artist based in Cleveland, OH. As an actor, he has worked with Tantrum Theater, Karamu House, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. He has participated in new play development and workshop readings through the annual Ohio University Seabury Quinn, Jr. Playwrights’ Festival, Dobama Theatre, Tantrum East, and Cleveland Play House. As a playwright, his play A World Apart was a 2021 New South Young Playwrights’ Festival selection at Horizon Theatre in Atlanta, GA and Stand Trial was a 2022-2023 Catapult Finalist at Cleveland Public Theatre. His first installation of the Father Monologues was part of Dobama Theatre's Short Works Festival in 2022. He is a former member of the Playwrights’ GYM with Dobama Theatre, First Look Buffalo Theatre Company's Playwrights' Wing, where his play Recipes on Used Napkins was produced in the Let's Play House festival. As a poet, his collection "A Dozen Roses (... and other flowers too)" was published in 2023. He has also been commissioned by schools, lounges, churches, hospitals, and national organizations to perform slam poetry, both individually and with his group, The Sparrow's Fortune.

Scripts

Recipes on Used Napkins

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

Two siblings finish packing up the home their mother lived in. One problem remains; who gets her recipes?

Two siblings finish packing up the home their mother lived in. One problem remains; who gets her recipes?

Stand Trial

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

Owen, a White, man finds himself put on trial as a representative for his people by Elisha, Eva and Sleeper—a self- ordained Black jury. Through these unorthodox proceedings, both sides of the courtroom undergo changes in ways they'd never imagined.

Owen, a White, man finds himself put on trial as a representative for his people by Elisha, Eva and Sleeper—a self- ordained Black jury. Through these unorthodox proceedings, both sides of the courtroom undergo changes in ways they'd never imagined.

The Mist (Act 1 Scene 2 excerpt)

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

A father seeks to raise his children to be honorable men by teaching life lessons in questionable ways.

A father seeks to raise his children to be honorable men by teaching life lessons in questionable ways.

MEDICARE (working title)

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

While Jordan Rivers wrestles with bipolar disorder, a well-intentioned healthcare policy change by a newly-elected president could be more than the Rivers’ family asked for.

While Jordan Rivers wrestles with bipolar disorder, a well-intentioned healthcare policy change by a newly-elected president could be more than the Rivers’ family asked for.

A World Apart

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

The Sun and Moon have been forbidden to touch for eons. Today, a young and curious Heart acts as mediator and friend to the two beings. Through poetry and movement, a story unfolds exploring the possibilities of a celestial touch.

The Sun and Moon have been forbidden to touch for eons. Today, a young and curious Heart acts as mediator and friend to the two beings. Through poetry and movement, a story unfolds exploring the possibilities of a celestial touch.

Groundhog Day

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

Just before hibernation, a groundhog dispatch center assigns locations for the next annual Groundhog Day. However, not every destination is all too... desirable.

Just before hibernation, a groundhog dispatch center assigns locations for the next annual Groundhog Day. However, not every destination is all too... desirable.

Night One

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

On the first night of eternity in the lake of fire, Satan looks to make a new friend.

On the first night of eternity in the lake of fire, Satan looks to make a new friend.

The Father Monologues Pt. 1

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

The pastor of a church gives the eulogy at his son's homegoing service.

The pastor of a church gives the eulogy at his son's homegoing service.

When Nature Takes Its Course

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

On the brink of a major shift in their world, Anthony and Catherine work to determine what their next steps are.

On the brink of a major shift in their world, Anthony and Catherine work to determine what their next steps are.

How the Flower Lost its Petals

by Avery LaMar Pope

Synopsis

Two newlyweds, Aster and Jocelyn Bridges, negotiate what their new relationship means for them.

Two newlyweds, Aster and Jocelyn Bridges, negotiate what their new relationship means for them.