Abby Jimison

ABBY JIMISON (they/she) is a writer and dramaturg based in Cincinnati, OH. Abby is a 2023 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a BFA in Performing Arts (Theatre concentration) and a Minor in Musical Theatre. While Abby is currently the Grants Manager Elementz Hip Hop Cultural Arts Center, they are a multi-hyphenate artist with experience in performance, dramaturgy, directing, playwriting, and education.
Some of their notable artistic credits include serving as the producer for Florida Studio Theatre's 2024-2025 Forums Series, playing Alison Bechdel in Fun Home at Muskegon Civic Theatre, being the Swing in the world premiere of Synchro by Katie Peña-Van Zile, and working as the Dramaturg for She Kills Monsters at Western Kentucky University. Abby is particularly dedicated to...

ABBY JIMISON (they/she) is a writer and dramaturg based in Cincinnati, OH. Abby is a 2023 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a BFA in Performing Arts (Theatre concentration) and a Minor in Musical Theatre. While Abby is currently the Grants Manager Elementz Hip Hop Cultural Arts Center, they are a multi-hyphenate artist with experience in performance, dramaturgy, directing, playwriting, and education.
Some of their notable artistic credits include serving as the producer for Florida Studio Theatre's 2024-2025 Forums Series, playing Alison Bechdel in Fun Home at Muskegon Civic Theatre, being the Swing in the world premiere of Synchro by Katie Peña-Van Zile, and working as the Dramaturg for She Kills Monsters at Western Kentucky University. Abby is particularly dedicated to creating inclusive and affirming spaces for disabled, queer, and trans youth, and believes deeply in the power of theatre to reflect, uplift, and transform communities.

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Scripts

The Importance of Being Queer-Ish

by Abby Jimison

Cast Size
1
Genre
comedy,
experimental,
immersive

The Importance of Being Queer-Ish is a solo memory play centering around a young queer person's journey of coming to terms with their sexuality. Through college, they realize that being queer, although difficult at times, is joyous and something worth celebrating.
*Please note that obtaining the rights to perform this play does not include the rights to the songs mentioned in this script

The Importance of Being Queer-Ish is a solo memory play centering around a young queer person's journey of coming to terms with their sexuality. Through college, they realize that being queer, although difficult at times, is joyous and something worth celebrating.
*Please note that obtaining the rights to perform this play does not include the rights to the songs mentioned in this script

Dear, Emily, Love, Charlotte

by Abby Jimison

Cast Size
1
Genre
adaptation,
biography,
docudrama/historic

Love, Charlotte is a Solo Performance based on Emily Bronte and her relationship with Louise de Bassompierre. It follows her sister, Charlotte Bronte, as she desperately tries to protect the family reputation after Emily's death.

Love, Charlotte is a Solo Performance based on Emily Bronte and her relationship with Louise de Bassompierre. It follows her sister, Charlotte Bronte, as she desperately tries to protect the family reputation after Emily's death.

Running in Circles

by Abby Jimison

Cast Size
1
Genre
adaptation,
experimental

Running in Circles is a solo performance about fear of change. About feeling stuck, but not being able to get out.

Running in Circles is a solo performance about fear of change. About feeling stuck, but not being able to get out.

Sucked Away

by Abby Jimison

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

In this 5 minute play, Elizabeth attempts to overcome her fear of being sucked down the bathtub drain with help from her roommate and best friend Rowan. 2 characters.

In this 5 minute play, Elizabeth attempts to overcome her fear of being sucked down the bathtub drain with help from her roommate and best friend Rowan. 2 characters.