Alexandra Rogers

Alexandra Rogers (they/them) is a Florida-born, New York based theatre-maker. Discussions of obsession, belonging, desire, and the performance of identity are woven throughout Alexandra’s work— as well as a deeply rooted love for stories and storytelling. They most of all enjoy making plays that feel like when summer is fading into fall.

They are currently the Literary Director with Ghost Light Theatre Company and the founder of the Bright Lights Playwriting Cohort, which provides literary support and removes barriers that may stand in the way of a developmental process for early career playwrights.

Alexandra Rogers (they/them) is a Florida-born, New York based theatre-maker. Discussions of obsession, belonging, desire, and the performance of identity are woven throughout Alexandra’s work— as well as a deeply rooted love for stories and storytelling. They most of all enjoy making plays that feel like when summer is fading into fall.

They are currently the Literary Director with Ghost Light Theatre Company and the founder of the Bright Lights Playwriting Cohort, which provides literary support and removes barriers that may stand in the way of a developmental process for early career playwrights.

Scripts

Fame < Infamy

by Alexandra Rogers

Cast Size
8—9
Genre
drama,
period,
tragedy

Fame<Infamy follows the members of two almost famous bands as they crisscross the country on a rock festival tour during the summer of 2004. We watch as they navigate their insular, overly masculine environment, how it breeds strong feelings and bad behaviors, and what they are willing (or unwilling) to sacrifice for fame.

Fame<Infamy follows the members of two almost famous bands as they crisscross the country on a rock festival tour during the summer of 2004. We watch as they navigate their insular, overly masculine environment, how it breeds strong feelings and bad behaviors, and what they are willing (or unwilling) to sacrifice for fame.

STAN, or The Dinosaur Play

by Alexandra Rogers

2
Cast Size
7
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
drama,
satire

STAN is a fantastical romp based on a real life dinosaur, a real life auction, and a rumored feud. It tells the story of Maxine, a personal bidder working for a big auction house, who is called upon by two high profile celebrities to bid on the same lot— a T Rex fossil named STAN. Along the way, we watch as Maxine struggles with the effects that her choices have on her perception of her job, her place in the...

STAN is a fantastical romp based on a real life dinosaur, a real life auction, and a rumored feud. It tells the story of Maxine, a personal bidder working for a big auction house, who is called upon by two high profile celebrities to bid on the same lot— a T Rex fossil named STAN. Along the way, we watch as Maxine struggles with the effects that her choices have on her perception of her job, her place in the universal order, and on her relationship with long time partner, Charlie. Through prehistoric asides, childish taunting, and dangerous games, STAN, at its core, warns us about the dangers of locking away our most priceless histories to collect dust.

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Small Parties

by Alexandra Rogers

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
adaptation,
drama,
period

During one of Jay Gatsby’s famous parties (or infamous, depending on who you ask), Nick, Jordan, and Daisy all find refuge in the library. While tucked away from the masses, the conversations the trio have reveal deep personal secrets and desires, all while exploring just what it means to be happy.

LENGTH: 30-35 minutes

During one of Jay Gatsby’s famous parties (or infamous, depending on who you ask), Nick, Jordan, and Daisy all find refuge in the library. While tucked away from the masses, the conversations the trio have reveal deep personal secrets and desires, all while exploring just what it means to be happy.

LENGTH: 30-35 minutes

Weekend at Jimmy's: a Star Trek Parody

by Alexandra Rogers

3
Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
parody/spoof,
science fiction

While on their way to a diplomatic meeting on Vulcan, the crew of the Enterprise takes a short detour to respond to a distress call. But after bringing the sole survivor of the crash aboard, they discover that (per usual) things are not always what they seem… Will they live long and prosper? Will they find love? Or is no one (nor their mom) safe from this mysterious stowaway?

LENGTH: 60-65 minutes

While on their way to a diplomatic meeting on Vulcan, the crew of the Enterprise takes a short detour to respond to a distress call. But after bringing the sole survivor of the crash aboard, they discover that (per usual) things are not always what they seem… Will they live long and prosper? Will they find love? Or is no one (nor their mom) safe from this mysterious stowaway?

LENGTH: 60-65 minutes

Funnyman

by Alexandra Rogers

Cast Size
1—2
Genre
drama,
movement/physical,
tragedy

A comedian prepares. For what? We aren't quite sure. This (almost) one man (mostly) silent play is an exploration of silence and grief and the war that it can wage within our most private moments.

A comedian prepares. For what? We aren't quite sure. This (almost) one man (mostly) silent play is an exploration of silence and grief and the war that it can wage within our most private moments.