Anastasia Wild

Anastasia Wild is a Midwest-based playwright and poet who loves playing with themes ranging from mortality and meaning to science fiction and spiritual growth, with humor sprinkled through-out.

Her work has been produced at Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, IL (Portals), Village Playhouse in West Allis, WI (The Art of... Dating) and Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa, WI (Space Funerals, One Night Rescue).

She has a B.S. in Theatre Performance with a Master's of Science Nursing. She has enjoyed performing in Kid's Kingdom at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and collaborating on Milwaukee-area film festival works with Pogo Pro Films and company, including "Amateur Normal Activity".

She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.

Anastasia Wild is a Midwest-based playwright and poet who loves playing with themes ranging from mortality and meaning to science fiction and spiritual growth, with humor sprinkled through-out.

Her work has been produced at Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, IL (Portals), Village Playhouse in West Allis, WI (The Art of... Dating) and Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa, WI (Space Funerals, One Night Rescue).

She has a B.S. in Theatre Performance with a Master's of Science Nursing. She has enjoyed performing in Kid's Kingdom at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and collaborating on Milwaukee-area film festival works with Pogo Pro Films and company, including "Amateur Normal Activity".

She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.

Scripts

MORTI & MO: WARNING, DEAD AHEAD

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Morbidity has had enough! Running out of patience, sweetness, and warm fuzzy feelings, she announces her intent to quit her current position of caring for humankind. Now it's up to carefree Mortality to convince her that resigning might not be everything she dreams it is... for her or for us! Born from the musings of a nightshift nurse, this show threads together humor and difficult topics, as the two...

Morbidity has had enough! Running out of patience, sweetness, and warm fuzzy feelings, she announces her intent to quit her current position of caring for humankind. Now it's up to carefree Mortality to convince her that resigning might not be everything she dreams it is... for her or for us! Born from the musings of a nightshift nurse, this show threads together humor and difficult topics, as the two gatekeepers struggle to embrace their roles and responsibilities. *Content warning: although not depicted on stage, topics discussed include war, gun violence, self-harm, and suicide.

Evergreen Vengeance: A Jolly Christmas Tragedy

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Once they were a family that LOVED Christmas... happy festive stockings, sweaters, and hats. Until Gramma Joy dies on Christmas Eve. Then Christmas cheer turns to dreams of vengeance and ice-cold revenge…
10-Minutes

Once they were a family that LOVED Christmas... happy festive stockings, sweaters, and hats. Until Gramma Joy dies on Christmas Eve. Then Christmas cheer turns to dreams of vengeance and ice-cold revenge…
10-Minutes

Within The Garden Walls

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Ally and Cheshire (yes, a cat) converse in a garden... imagination may yet have a role in the life of the modern woman. 10 Minutes.

Ally and Cheshire (yes, a cat) converse in a garden... imagination may yet have a role in the life of the modern woman. 10 Minutes.

NIGHT SHIFT HAPPENS

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

A new nurse, a nightshift crew, and a wall phone. What happens on the nightshift… might be more than Isabella expects in her first job as a nurse. As Isabella tries to navigate the challenges of being a floor nurse while questioning her career change, one may quickly discover being a nurse isn't always the fairytale you've dreamed of when NIGHT SHIFT HAPPENS. *One Act*

A new nurse, a nightshift crew, and a wall phone. What happens on the nightshift… might be more than Isabella expects in her first job as a nurse. As Isabella tries to navigate the challenges of being a floor nurse while questioning her career change, one may quickly discover being a nurse isn't always the fairytale you've dreamed of when NIGHT SHIFT HAPPENS. *One Act*

One Night Rescue

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Katie wakes up in Dan's apartment with hazy memories from her breakup drinking the night before. Although she may no longer believe in fairytales, is it possible good men do exist? 10 Minute

Katie wakes up in Dan's apartment with hazy memories from her breakup drinking the night before. Although she may no longer believe in fairytales, is it possible good men do exist? 10 Minute

Teleporter Present!

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

A monologue. A Teleporter attempting to keep up with life. Zap!

A monologue. A Teleporter attempting to keep up with life. Zap!

Spatial Awareness

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Connected by virtual holo-calls, and the voice of artificial intelligence known as Athena, three sisters consider the direction of education, healthcare, and progress from their own perspectives across the galaxy. Who knows where new Earth, Constellation Learning, and HealthyWay might take us... but at least we have cookies! One Act.

Connected by virtual holo-calls, and the voice of artificial intelligence known as Athena, three sisters consider the direction of education, healthcare, and progress from their own perspectives across the galaxy. Who knows where new Earth, Constellation Learning, and HealthyWay might take us... but at least we have cookies! One Act.

Portals

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

Two scientists finally discover the portal they have worked years to track down. To jump or not? 10 Minute.

Two scientists finally discover the portal they have worked years to track down. To jump or not? 10 Minute.

The Art of... Dating

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

If all is fair in love and war, we might need a few strategies to help us survive the dating experience. Join three friends as they share their tried and true tactics for battle in the art of dating. From speed rounds to the secrets of the virtual world, it's one for all and all for love in the realm of romantic pursuit. One Act.

If all is fair in love and war, we might need a few strategies to help us survive the dating experience. Join three friends as they share their tried and true tactics for battle in the art of dating. From speed rounds to the secrets of the virtual world, it's one for all and all for love in the realm of romantic pursuit. One Act.

Dating Games in Progress

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

The single friends are back, here to master their knowledge and skills for dating. AUSTEN2000, ALLTHECATS8675, and UNREQUITED411 are ready to play The Dating Games, in the pursuit of romantic bliss. And good thing they are joined by APHRODITE101 for when they need to phone a friend! The Dating Games are now in progress. One Act.

The single friends are back, here to master their knowledge and skills for dating. AUSTEN2000, ALLTHECATS8675, and UNREQUITED411 are ready to play The Dating Games, in the pursuit of romantic bliss. And good thing they are joined by APHRODITE101 for when they need to phone a friend! The Dating Games are now in progress. One Act.

Cremains to Be Seen

by Anastasia Wild

Synopsis

After the death of their grandfather, Sarah and Taylor visit a funeral home to plan the necessary final arrangements. Grieving already makes the process difficult, but add in an overly enthusiastic funeral home assistant, and things are certainly going to heat up!

After the death of their grandfather, Sarah and Taylor visit a funeral home to plan the necessary final arrangements. Grieving already makes the process difficult, but add in an overly enthusiastic funeral home assistant, and things are certainly going to heat up!