Michelle Bergamo

Michelle Bergamo

michelle.bergamo@gmail.com

I am NJ playwright who writes comedies that explore contemporary subjects through the eyes of female protagonists.

New play "Buying Time" has advanced to the Quarter-Finals in Screencraft's Stage Play Contest

"Turned On" completed a successful run at Fringe NYC in October 2018 - The NY International Fringe...
michelle.bergamo@gmail.com

I am NJ playwright who writes comedies that explore contemporary subjects through the eyes of female protagonists.

New play "Buying Time" has advanced to the Quarter-Finals in Screencraft's Stage Play Contest

"Turned On" completed a successful run at Fringe NYC in October 2018 - The NY International Fringe Festival!
Read reviews: www.michellebergamo.com/stage

My debut full-length play, "Baby Steps" made it into the FINAL ROUND OF SELECTIONS FOR THE 2017 NYC WOMEN'S WORK FEST (Off-Broadway) and had two public readings: August 1, 2016 at Holmdel Theatre Company and February 16, 2017 in New Brunswick, NJ - featuring Two-Time Tony-nominee Mary Testa.

In addition to my plays (which I write solo), I also write feature film scripts with a partner, Michele Giannusa.
Our most recent script, "Miss Christmas Daisy" was named a 2017 PAGE AWARD FINALIST in the Family Film Category and an Official Selection in the 2016 International Family Film Festival.

I also work part-time as a greeting card writer/editor for Designer Greetings in Edison, NJ.

Plays

  • Buying Time by Michelle Bergamo
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
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    Keyword: Body image, body issues + 8 more
    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
    Keyword: Body image, body issues, aging, beauty, family, 3 generations, The Fountain of Youth, money problems, stealing, Kidnapping
    Three generations of women are living under one roof...only they are about to be evicted. In an effort to save their house, appearance-obsessed Lisa, 55, her straight-talking, gambling mother, Babs, 75, and her independent yet insecure daughter, Danny, 30, embark on a get-rich-quick scheme that leads them to The Fountain of Youth. A comedy about family, aging, beauty and brand-new worlds.

    SETTING...
    Three generations of women are living under one roof...only they are about to be evicted. In an effort to save their house, appearance-obsessed Lisa, 55, her straight-talking, gambling mother, Babs, 75, and her independent yet insecure daughter, Danny, 30, embark on a get-rich-quick scheme that leads them to The Fountain of Youth. A comedy about family, aging, beauty and brand-new worlds.

    SETTING
    Location: St. Cloud, Florida (right outside of Orlando)
    Sets: Lisa's House, Living Room
    Fountain of Youth Archeological Park

    TIME
    2019

    NOTE: Sets can be minimal. The FOUNTAIN does not need to be seen.
  • Turned On by Michelle Bergamo
    Recommendations: 3
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    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy + 1 more
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    Keyword: android, Robots + 1 more
    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy, science fiction
    Keyword: android, Robots, fringe festival
    FRINGE NYC - October 2018
    Read reviews: www.michellebergamo.com/stage
    www.facebook.com/TurnedOnPlay

    Just days before her wedding, Sophia's life is turned upside-down when her friend, Megan, uncovers a major secret. An unconventional romantic comedy with a few big shocks, this play proves there's more to love than meets the eye.
  • Baby Steps by Michelle Bergamo
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    8
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    Genre: comedy, drama + 2 more
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    Keyword: Guardian Angels, family
    Genre: comedy, drama, fantasy, romantic comedy
    Keyword: Guardian Angels, family
    After down-and-out hypochondriac Eva Russo drunkenly offers to be a surrogate mother for her infertile sister, she meets a pushy angel whose assignment is to help her get her life together before her upcoming 30th birthday.

Recommended by Michelle Bergamo

  • The Forest by Lia Romeo
    5 May. 2018
    “ Grabbed me right from the start with Juliet's angry, honest, funny dialogue. Filled with truths (some of the divorce talk is almost exactly what a friend of mine experienced when she was going through it -"there's nowhere that's mine anymore.") But even with the important subject matter, the play did not feel heavy. The element of the forest added something extra to a piece, revealing to me, symbolism of "what's real/not " -- dementia, as well as "escape/unknown" -- Juliet's relationship with Andrew. Small and moves quickly - seems like it would be a great choice for production. ”
  • BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART by Donna Hoke
    1 May. 2018
    “ Compelling story. Really well-developed characters with distinct voices. Very smart. Side note: I had to laugh at the edamame because my husband's friend did that at a restaurant once and I was so freaked out. I even questioned him about it but he continued to eat the whole thing - including the outer shells! I bet his stomach hurt later... ”
  • Cam Baby by Jessica Moss
    21 Apr. 2018
    “ Really enjoyed this play. Very realistic dialogue and characters. I found myself getting angry at certain moments, which proved I was truly invested in the story! Lots of funny moments, even laughed out loud a few times. Timely as well, leaves you with a lot to think about. ”