Neil Radtke

Neil is a teacher in West Lafayette, and has written and directed numerous plays. His goal is to create plays that are challenging and fun for those performing as well as those in the audience.
Contact: Authorneilradtke@gmail.com

Neil is a teacher in West Lafayette, and has written and directed numerous plays. His goal is to create plays that are challenging and fun for those performing as well as those in the audience.
Contact: Authorneilradtke@gmail.com

Scripts

The Discovery

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

*New* 1-min
Scientist has made a major breakthrough that will change lives of millions! Or...will it?

*New* 1-min
Scientist has made a major breakthrough that will change lives of millions! Or...will it?

Laundry Day

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

*New* 1 min
Danielle is heading out for Laundry Day. However, things aren't always as they seem.

*New* 1 min
Danielle is heading out for Laundry Day. However, things aren't always as they seem.

Please, Don't Go

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

(1 min)- Rebecca is just going to the store. Alex does not want her to leave...but why?

(1 min)- Rebecca is just going to the store. Alex does not want her to leave...but why?

Moments Away

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

(ONE MIN) Xavier and Emily connect one last time as the world ends around them.

(ONE MIN) Xavier and Emily connect one last time as the world ends around them.

Fading Light, Enduring Love

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

1 min: Kyle has carried his beloved (Emma) back to the spot where they viewed their first sunset together. Her health is failing but Kyle is determined she see the sunset one more time. Will he be able to handle what life without her could be?

1 min: Kyle has carried his beloved (Emma) back to the spot where they viewed their first sunset together. Her health is failing but Kyle is determined she see the sunset one more time. Will he be able to handle what life without her could be?

SEEN

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Charles and Angela have emerged as the last two survivors of a harrowing series of torture rooms. They now face the final challenge...a challenge that only one may walk away from...

10 MIN Charles and Angela have emerged as the last two survivors of a harrowing series of torture rooms. They now face the final challenge...a challenge that only one may walk away from...

The Play of Excessive Exposition, Stereotypical Characters, and Cliches

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN This play answers the question: What happens when you throw caution to the wind and decide to embrace all the most common pitfalls that plague so many short plays?

10 MIN This play answers the question: What happens when you throw caution to the wind and decide to embrace all the most common pitfalls that plague so many short plays?

Barcelona

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Agent Skye Hunter has a problem. Dr. Lionbreath has turned her into a child! If she, along with her trusty sidekick Milton, can't figure out how to reverse the process she will slowly and permanently forget her adult life and have to endure childhood...again!

10 MIN Agent Skye Hunter has a problem. Dr. Lionbreath has turned her into a child! If she, along with her trusty sidekick Milton, can't figure out how to reverse the process she will slowly and permanently forget her adult life and have to endure childhood...again!

The Envelope

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN- Rebecca's past has come back to haunt what was once a happy family. Will what is in the envelope change things between them forever?

10 MIN- Rebecca's past has come back to haunt what was once a happy family. Will what is in the envelope change things between them forever?

Positive +

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Two high school kids wait for the results of their pregnancy test. What if....it's positive?

10 MIN Two high school kids wait for the results of their pregnancy test. What if....it's positive?

The Argument

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Nathan and Rebecca are unexpectedly on their own after the rest of their group cancels on them for movie night. When Rebecca reveals her choice of movie, it leads to a spirited discussion of what having sex truly means. Rebecca comes to terms with her own inner feelings in an unexpected and humorous conclusion. Contact: authorneilradtke@gmail.com

10 MIN Nathan and Rebecca are unexpectedly on their own after the rest of their group cancels on them for movie night. When Rebecca reveals her choice of movie, it leads to a spirited discussion of what having sex truly means. Rebecca comes to terms with her own inner feelings in an unexpected and humorous conclusion. Contact: authorneilradtke@gmail.com

There's No Debate

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Two high school girls lament their choice to join the school's debate team.

10 MIN Two high school girls lament their choice to join the school's debate team.

Sorting it Out

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

10 MIN Cindy and Emily are sisters who lost their mother when Emily was very young. Cindy was forced to grow up fast and assume a parental role with Emily. This play begins with Emily preparing for her high school graduation and shows how a lifetime of good choices can be undone by one bad decision. *Semi-Finalist* 2015 Little Fish Theatre "Pick of the Vine" Short Play Contest

10 MIN Cindy and Emily are sisters who lost their mother when Emily was very young. Cindy was forced to grow up fast and assume a parental role with Emily. This play begins with Emily preparing for her high school graduation and shows how a lifetime of good choices can be undone by one bad decision. *Semi-Finalist* 2015 Little Fish Theatre "Pick of the Vine" Short Play Contest

6,745

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

Monologue: Gerald went into hiding 6,745 days ago. Today, he got the courage to emerge from his hatch and face whatever the world holds.

Monologue: Gerald went into hiding 6,745 days ago. Today, he got the courage to emerge from his hatch and face whatever the world holds.

Retreat!

by Neil Radtke

Synopsis

FULL LENGTH Julia has unexpectedly been put in charge of her first company retreat and is desperate for things to go perfectly. Unfortunately, her hopes for a smooth week are dashed almost as soon as the first guests arrive. An angry boss, a conceited employee, and a strictly prohibited office romance are just the beginning of Julia’s problems. Throw in the mysterious death of one of the guests and Julia finds...

FULL LENGTH Julia has unexpectedly been put in charge of her first company retreat and is desperate for things to go perfectly. Unfortunately, her hopes for a smooth week are dashed almost as soon as the first guests arrive. An angry boss, a conceited employee, and a strictly prohibited office romance are just the beginning of Julia’s problems. Throw in the mysterious death of one of the guests and Julia finds herself facing a nightmare. The police are called, questions are answered and revelations are made that all lead to a shocking conclusion that nobody could see coming.

License Information: http://juniordrama.com/jr/plays/46-Retreat/