Leo Grierson

Leo Grierson is a NYC/Washington DC based playwright, adaptor, and director who specializes in queer coming of age stories. Their work aims to bridge the gap between the tenderness of adulthood with the ferocity of youth with humor, absurdity and sincerity. Open to working with both youth theatre and adult actors playing young. Their work has been seen as part of The New American Theatre Festival as part of the Nation New Play Network's Bridge Program, The Fresno Rogue Festival, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Midnight Projects, and The Oregon Fringe Festival.

Leo Grierson is a NYC/Washington DC based playwright, adaptor, and director who specializes in queer coming of age stories. Their work aims to bridge the gap between the tenderness of adulthood with the ferocity of youth with humor, absurdity and sincerity. Open to working with both youth theatre and adult actors playing young. Their work has been seen as part of The New American Theatre Festival as part of the Nation New Play Network's Bridge Program, The Fresno Rogue Festival, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Midnight Projects, and The Oregon Fringe Festival.

Scripts

The Witches You Couldn't Burn: A WitchTok LiveStream

by Leo Grierson

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
experimental,
parody/spoof,
political,
satire,
young audiences,
zoom

When magic practitioner/WitchTok creator Gina accuses The Coven of the Granddaughters of the Witches You Couldn’t Burn of cultural appropriation and playing fast and loose with dangerous magic, it’s an all out magical war. Through passive aggressive videos and more aggressive spells, The Coven, or as they call themselves, “The Goodies,” devise dark magic to aggress their position within the most powerful magical...

When magic practitioner/WitchTok creator Gina accuses The Coven of the Granddaughters of the Witches You Couldn’t Burn of cultural appropriation and playing fast and loose with dangerous magic, it’s an all out magical war. Through passive aggressive videos and more aggressive spells, The Coven, or as they call themselves, “The Goodies,” devise dark magic to aggress their position within the most powerful magical system of all - the algorithm. Meant to be viewed both in person and on TikTok live stream, The Witches You Couldn’t Burn seeks to unpack the relationship between witchcraft, whiteness, and the platforms in which we bring our truest selves and deepest desires.

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Cabin 12: A Summer Camp Jubilee

by Leo Grierson

Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy,
immersive,
parody/spoof,
romantic comedy,
satire,
young audiences

Summer is winding down at Camp Snowflake and the girls of Cabin 12 are hosting the end of camp Jubilee. They can’t wait to share a fun night of s’mores, skits and songs with you - their fellow campers. But with trouble and strife brewing between this tight-knit group of friends, will they make it through the night without falling apart?

Summer is winding down at Camp Snowflake and the girls of Cabin 12 are hosting the end of camp Jubilee. They can’t wait to share a fun night of s’mores, skits and songs with you - their fellow campers. But with trouble and strife brewing between this tight-knit group of friends, will they make it through the night without falling apart?

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

by Leo Grierson

Cast Size
7—22
Genre
adaptation,
comedy,
drama,
faith-based,
movement/physical,
period,
political,
young audiences

When Margaret Simon moves from New York City to Farbrook New Jersey, her whole life turns upside down. From friends to boys to periods, the whole world seems to spin on around her as she searches for meaning, identity and her place in the world. Based on the controversial novel by Judy Blume, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” examines the inner lives of young women, and the ups and downs of coming of age.

When Margaret Simon moves from New York City to Farbrook New Jersey, her whole life turns upside down. From friends to boys to periods, the whole world seems to spin on around her as she searches for meaning, identity and her place in the world. Based on the controversial novel by Judy Blume, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” examines the inner lives of young women, and the ups and downs of coming of age.