Katelin Wilcox

Katelin Wilcox is an actor, playwright, and parent-artist based in New York City. Her play An Empty Room was an SETC Getchell New Play Award Finalist, a Parity Development Award Third-Rounder, and an Austin Film Festival Playwriting Competition Second-Rounder. Her play Hot Air was a Top 12 Finalist in the Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival and is published and licensed by Stage Partners. Her original one-woman show The Pawnbroker, which gives voice to the many women behind playwright Bertolt Brecht’s body of work, had a critically-acclaimed run at FringeNYC and was extended as part of the Fringe Encore Series. The Pawnbroker was also produced at the United Solo Festival (NYC) and The CRY HAVOC Company (NYC), and her other work as a playwright has been produced at Blank...

Katelin Wilcox is an actor, playwright, and parent-artist based in New York City. Her play An Empty Room was an SETC Getchell New Play Award Finalist, a Parity Development Award Third-Rounder, and an Austin Film Festival Playwriting Competition Second-Rounder. Her play Hot Air was a Top 12 Finalist in the Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival and is published and licensed by Stage Partners. Her original one-woman show The Pawnbroker, which gives voice to the many women behind playwright Bertolt Brecht’s body of work, had a critically-acclaimed run at FringeNYC and was extended as part of the Fringe Encore Series. The Pawnbroker was also produced at the United Solo Festival (NYC) and The CRY HAVOC Company (NYC), and her other work as a playwright has been produced at Blank Page Theatre (NYC), Left Edge Theatre (CA), Off-Broad Street Short Play Festival (GA), Southeast Missouri State University (MO), Sandgate Theatre (Australia), among others. Katelin was a Semi-Finalist for the WP Lab program. As an actor, favorite credits include Out of Tune (Lincoln Center Originals), Pride and Prejudice, Cymbeline (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey), Doubt (Public Theatre of Maine), Comedy of Errors (Vermont Shakespeare Company), Island, King John (New York Shakespeare Exchange), and realer than that (CRY HAVOC) – an award-winning play that was adapted into a program to promote dialogue about sexual assault on college campuses. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Associate Artistic Director at CRY HAVOC, and a proud member of Actors Equity and the Dramatists Guild. www.katelinwilcox.com

Scripts

An Empty Room

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[FULL LENGTH] Over the course of one revelatory afternoon, two deaths bring two generations of a family together in the same kitchen – thirty years apart. In the 1950’s Agatha and Joseph return home from suffering a stillbirth, and their sister-in-law Loretta is desperate to help. In the 1980’s their adult children Connie, Hank, Patty, and Connie’s husband Stephen gather for Agatha’s funeral, but with very...

[FULL LENGTH] Over the course of one revelatory afternoon, two deaths bring two generations of a family together in the same kitchen – thirty years apart. In the 1950’s Agatha and Joseph return home from suffering a stillbirth, and their sister-in-law Loretta is desperate to help. In the 1980’s their adult children Connie, Hank, Patty, and Connie’s husband Stephen gather for Agatha’s funeral, but with very different ideas of who she was and how she should be remembered. Past and future walk amongst each other as marriages are shaken, forbidden yearnings are revealed, and the reverberations are felt through time and space. How well do we ever really know our parents, our siblings, our spouses, ourselves? A play that explores themes of identity, family, and memory - and how they can be both a prison and a refuge.

The Pawnbroker

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[FULL LENGTH] Of relationships, famed playwright Bertolt Brecht believed "A woman must give up a lot." For the women in his life, that included their dignity, their sanity, their place in history. Until now. The Pawnbroker tells the controversial story of Brecht's legend - and what five women lost to create it.

[FULL LENGTH] Of relationships, famed playwright Bertolt Brecht believed "A woman must give up a lot." For the women in his life, that included their dignity, their sanity, their place in history. Until now. The Pawnbroker tells the controversial story of Brecht's legend - and what five women lost to create it.

Twelve Plays of Christmas

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[FULL LENGTH] In this Love, Actually-esque vignette play, a constellation of interconnected characters navigate the heartwarming and heartbreaking roller coaster that is the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of New York City at its holiday best, join us as we follow a plucky Macy's sales clerk trying to mend her broken heart, her black-sheep brother looking for his path and his purpose, their various...

[FULL LENGTH] In this Love, Actually-esque vignette play, a constellation of interconnected characters navigate the heartwarming and heartbreaking roller coaster that is the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of New York City at its holiday best, join us as we follow a plucky Macy's sales clerk trying to mend her broken heart, her black-sheep brother looking for his path and his purpose, their various friends, lovers, and enemies - not to mention a few disgruntled Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, some sassy Macy's display-window mannequins, and a certain Mouse King and Nutcracker Prince from the iconic Christmas ballet - on their search for holiday magic. 

Hot Air

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] Three Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons get a little existential on the eve of their big day.
This play is published as part of the collection "Ten(ish): Holidays" by Stage Partners. It can be sampled and accessed for purchase or licensing via the link to their website: https://www.yourstagepartners.com/ten-ish-holidays
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve...

[TEN MINUTE] Three Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons get a little existential on the eve of their big day.
This play is published as part of the collection "Ten(ish): Holidays" by Stage Partners. It can be sampled and accessed for purchase or licensing via the link to their website: https://www.yourstagepartners.com/ten-ish-holidays
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the whole. If performed as part of the full length, it does not need to be licensed through the publisher.

Tig & Izzy

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] On the day of his funeral, sisters Tig and Izzy come to blows over their brother's military service and how best to honor his memory. A modern riff on the Antigone story.

[TEN MINUTE] On the day of his funeral, sisters Tig and Izzy come to blows over their brother's military service and how best to honor his memory. A modern riff on the Antigone story.

The Isabel Sanchez Memorial Elementary School Proudly Presents Its (First) Annual Talent Show!

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] Harper’s new to the neighborhood and has big dreams for her daughter’s school – a talent show extravaganza to close out the year! Juliana’s lived here her whole life and is more concerned with outdated textbooks and overcrowding. Biases and resentment bubble to the surface when “doing something nice” starts to sound an awful lot like “taking over.”

[TEN MINUTE] Harper’s new to the neighborhood and has big dreams for her daughter’s school – a talent show extravaganza to close out the year! Juliana’s lived here her whole life and is more concerned with outdated textbooks and overcrowding. Biases and resentment bubble to the surface when “doing something nice” starts to sound an awful lot like “taking over.”

Baby Giraffe

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[SHORT PLAY] Nina and her adopted sister Maya take a trip to the Bronx Zoo to meet Maya's birth mother. As the big moment nears, accusations and insecurities fly.

[SHORT PLAY] Nina and her adopted sister Maya take a trip to the Bronx Zoo to meet Maya's birth mother. As the big moment nears, accusations and insecurities fly.

A Tempest Interlude

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] England, eighth century B.C. An old man. A heath. A storm. As the former king rages against fate, fortune, and the ungrateful daughters who have cast him out and taken over his kingdom, a mysterious woman appears and interrupts his frenzy. At first, she seems to find him merely a source of amusement, but as she continues to press him about his identity and motives, it becomes clear that she has high...

[TEN MINUTE] England, eighth century B.C. An old man. A heath. A storm. As the former king rages against fate, fortune, and the ungrateful daughters who have cast him out and taken over his kingdom, a mysterious woman appears and interrupts his frenzy. At first, she seems to find him merely a source of amusement, but as she continues to press him about his identity and motives, it becomes clear that she has high stakes in his redemption.

Food Fight

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] A dark comedy about two old friends who turn on each other over issues of self-worth, aging, and body image; until they realize who the real enemy is. (Spoiler: it’s the patriarchy)

[TEN MINUTE] A dark comedy about two old friends who turn on each other over issues of self-worth, aging, and body image; until they realize who the real enemy is. (Spoiler: it’s the patriarchy)

Empty Handed

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] A bittersweet reunion, and the perfectly wrong gift.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] A bittersweet reunion, and the perfectly wrong gift.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Visions of Sugarplums

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] What if the Mouse King and Nutcracker Prince fell in love?
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] What if the Mouse King and Nutcracker Prince fell in love?
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Don We Now Our Gay Apparel

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] Two Macy's holiday display window mannequins discover the true meaning of friendship, with humiliating and hilarious results.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] Two Macy's holiday display window mannequins discover the true meaning of friendship, with humiliating and hilarious results.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Something New

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] A father and son try to warm up some cold feet on the eve of a big wedding.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] A father and son try to warm up some cold feet on the eve of a big wedding.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Ex-Mas

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] Feminism, fidelity, and some sexy reindeer lingerie.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] Feminism, fidelity, and some sexy reindeer lingerie.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Still Trying

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] All they want for Christmas is a baby, but Santa's being stingy this year.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] All they want for Christmas is a baby, but Santa's being stingy this year.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

Humbug

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] Ghosts of husbands past and a misguided gift are turning Susan into a Scrooge.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

[TEN MINUTE] Ghosts of husbands past and a misguided gift are turning Susan into a Scrooge.
*This play is one of 12 short pieces that form the full length"Twelve Plays of Christmas." It can stand on its own or be performed as a part of the collection.

A Common Misconception

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[SHORT PLAY] Former college besties Bridget and Morgan reach a crossroads in their friendship, right in the middle of Bridget's pap smear.

[SHORT PLAY] Former college besties Bridget and Morgan reach a crossroads in their friendship, right in the middle of Bridget's pap smear.

Summer Sublet

by Katelin Wilcox

Synopsis

[TEN MINUTE] High school besties Rae and Carly are psyched to spend their first summer after college rooming together in the city, but Rae didn't plan on being Carly's queer tour guide through her new sexual identity...

[TEN MINUTE] High school besties Rae and Carly are psyched to spend their first summer after college rooming together in the city, but Rae didn't plan on being Carly's queer tour guide through her new sexual identity...