Colin Nacion

Colin Nacion is a twenty-two-year-old playwright from Chicago, IL. He received his BA in English Literature and Theatre Studies (with a focus on playwriting and directing) from the prestigious Ithaca College in 2024, and is currently continuing at the same institution pursuing his MAT in Adolescent English Education.

Colin has long prided himself in his interest and competence in several different facets of theatre and considers himself a director, playwright, performer, stage manager, and educator. He aims for his work to explore several different genres, in hopes of eventually having works to offer to all kinds of readers and directors.

He invites you to check out his website, where he shares even more about himself and his theatre work.

Colin Nacion is a twenty-two-year-old playwright from Chicago, IL. He received his BA in English Literature and Theatre Studies (with a focus on playwriting and directing) from the prestigious Ithaca College in 2024, and is currently continuing at the same institution pursuing his MAT in Adolescent English Education.

Colin has long prided himself in his interest and competence in several different facets of theatre and considers himself a director, playwright, performer, stage manager, and educator. He aims for his work to explore several different genres, in hopes of eventually having works to offer to all kinds of readers and directors.

He invites you to check out his website, where he shares even more about himself and his theatre work.

Scripts

Where The Tracks End

by Colin Nacion

Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

In the quiet, nostalgic setting of an Illinois railroad crossing, two lifelong best friends, Ben and Drew, grapple with the reality of their impending separation on the eve of Drew’s departure for college. What starts as a lighthearted night of fireworks and beers turns into an emotional reckoning as Ben, who’s staying behind, struggles with unspoken feelings and the painful need for closure. Amid the familiar...

In the quiet, nostalgic setting of an Illinois railroad crossing, two lifelong best friends, Ben and Drew, grapple with the reality of their impending separation on the eve of Drew’s departure for college. What starts as a lighthearted night of fireworks and beers turns into an emotional reckoning as Ben, who’s staying behind, struggles with unspoken feelings and the painful need for closure. Amid the familiar banter and playful antics, deeper fears about growing up, moving on, and the bonds of friendship come to the surface. Where the Tracks End is a ten-minute drama that explore themes of loyalty, loss, and the difficult conversations that happen when life’s tracks split in two different directions.

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Boys Can't Do Ballet

by Colin Nacion

Cast Size
3
Genre
drama

Bullied relentlessly at his previous school for his interest in pursuing ballet, Finn finds excitement in starting fresh in a whole new town - one with an acclaimed ballet academy. However, it isn’t long until his mother and biggest supporter, Heather, begins to spot the same signs of prejudice and stereotypes that had threatened Finn before. Though Heather will do anything to protect Finn, an opportunity of a...

Bullied relentlessly at his previous school for his interest in pursuing ballet, Finn finds excitement in starting fresh in a whole new town - one with an acclaimed ballet academy. However, it isn’t long until his mother and biggest supporter, Heather, begins to spot the same signs of prejudice and stereotypes that had threatened Finn before. Though Heather will do anything to protect Finn, an opportunity of a lifetime arises. As Finn's passions misalign with societal norms and put him in danger, Heather must decide what goal she values more: to shelter Finn or assist his dreams. With themes of love, acceptance, and the pursuit of one’s true calling, this play explores the establishment of societal expectations & gender roles (specifically questioning what it means to be masculine), as well as what it means to dream in a world of harsh reality.

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Nothing Worth Knowing

by Colin Nacion

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
drama,
political

In his first year as the new school principal, Dr. Charles Campbell is already faced with the tough decision of firing his newest teacher and former student, Alexandra, as she refuses to abide by the newly implemented law restricting the teaching of LGBTQ materials, or alternatively, losing his job himself.

In his first year as the new school principal, Dr. Charles Campbell is already faced with the tough decision of firing his newest teacher and former student, Alexandra, as she refuses to abide by the newly implemented law restricting the teaching of LGBTQ materials, or alternatively, losing his job himself.

Gates of Hell

by Colin Nacion

1
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
parody/spoof,
satire

Cameron and Erin pursue an escape from the Gates of Hell after waking up with no recollection of how they got there, having to make some vital discoveries about their religious identities in order to do so.

Cameron and Erin pursue an escape from the Gates of Hell after waking up with no recollection of how they got there, having to make some vital discoveries about their religious identities in order to do so.