Alexander Hehr

"Gay, Greek, & Ugly," Alexander Hehr is a queer absurdist writer, a graduate of the MFA Dramatic Writing program at Missouri State University, and the clown UGLY. A relapsed member of the Dramatist’s Guild of America, Alexander has had productions of his plays on both coasts. Recent productions include Alphabet Soup at Orlando's inaugural Outfest, The Last Breadstick in the Entire Universe at Mariette College, and multiple productions of Biodegradable Seagulls. Most notable awards include "Embodiment of the Fest" from Orlando Outfest for his children's musical Alphabet Soup, a finalist for the John Cauble Short Play Award, Honorable Mention for the 2022 David A. Einhorn Memorial Playwriting Prize, and winner of the National Planet Earth Arts Prize, all for Biodegradable Seagulls.

"Gay, Greek, & Ugly," Alexander Hehr is a queer absurdist writer, a graduate of the MFA Dramatic Writing program at Missouri State University, and the clown UGLY. A relapsed member of the Dramatist’s Guild of America, Alexander has had productions of his plays on both coasts. Recent productions include Alphabet Soup at Orlando's inaugural Outfest, The Last Breadstick in the Entire Universe at Mariette College, and multiple productions of Biodegradable Seagulls. Most notable awards include "Embodiment of the Fest" from Orlando Outfest for his children's musical Alphabet Soup, a finalist for the John Cauble Short Play Award, Honorable Mention for the 2022 David A. Einhorn Memorial Playwriting Prize, and winner of the National Planet Earth Arts Prize, all for Biodegradable Seagulls.

Scripts

Rubberneckers (2025 Edition)

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

The Florida Highway Patrol has been cut by the Government, but luckily for gay Highway trooper Dale Mabry, his job is saved by his former boss, now running a private security detail along the most dangerous stretch of highway in America: I-4. Unfortunately for Dale, his life just got harder when Florida Native Bobbie Mannon starts a campaign against Rubbernecking right on the side of the highway, potentially...

The Florida Highway Patrol has been cut by the Government, but luckily for gay Highway trooper Dale Mabry, his job is saved by his former boss, now running a private security detail along the most dangerous stretch of highway in America: I-4. Unfortunately for Dale, his life just got harder when Florida Native Bobbie Mannon starts a campaign against Rubbernecking right on the side of the highway, potentially causing more harm than good.

HAPPY HAPPY PUPPET TIME PRESENTS: THE INTERNET IS OUR FRIEND

Written by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Max and their puppet friend Coda discover the best and worst parts of the internet.

Max and their puppet friend Coda discover the best and worst parts of the internet.

Do Syphilitic Victorian Children Dream of Electric Sheep

Written by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

A Victorian boy has a vision of the year 2024 while dying in his grieving father's arms.

A Victorian boy has a vision of the year 2024 while dying in his grieving father's arms.

Immolation, or, The Modern Manifesto of a Radical Ferdinand

Written by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Ferdinand Vanek is a writer who writes a political manifesto that he believes is better to be kindling for a fire rather than be read by the public. When the mysterious A.Franz shows up at his door, Ferdinand becomes an overnight revoluationary icon and must put his ideas where his mouth is when the world challenges his viewpoint about self-immolation, the act of setting yourself on fire in protest.

Ferdinand Vanek is a writer who writes a political manifesto that he believes is better to be kindling for a fire rather than be read by the public. When the mysterious A.Franz shows up at his door, Ferdinand becomes an overnight revoluationary icon and must put his ideas where his mouth is when the world challenges his viewpoint about self-immolation, the act of setting yourself on fire in protest.

Alphabet Soup: An A-Z Guide to the LGBTQIA

Story & Music by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Xan, a young puppet full of wonder, finds himself at a loss for words, literally. When the little kid is called queer by classmates, they visit their favorite diner to find some answers. With an order of extra hot Alphabet Soup, the owners of Marsha’s Diner sing along with more puppet friends to teach Xan all about how the LGBTQIA+ Community expresses themselves. Alphabet Soup is a family friendly musical that...

Xan, a young puppet full of wonder, finds himself at a loss for words, literally. When the little kid is called queer by classmates, they visit their favorite diner to find some answers. With an order of extra hot Alphabet Soup, the owners of Marsha’s Diner sing along with more puppet friends to teach Xan all about how the LGBTQIA+ Community expresses themselves. Alphabet Soup is a family friendly musical that kids (and puppets) of all ages can enjoy and learn from.

DEVOUR, or, Good News For People Who Like Bad News

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Harry works two jobs just to get by.
Harry snaps and eats his boss' boss.
Harry can't stop the Hunger.

Lena, finds out and joins in.
Lena wants to change the world.

What happens when white people finally start eating the rich?
Is it for the greater good?
Or is the hunger rooted in something more selfish?

Harry works two jobs just to get by.
Harry snaps and eats his boss' boss.
Harry can't stop the Hunger.

Lena, finds out and joins in.
Lena wants to change the world.

What happens when white people finally start eating the rich?
Is it for the greater good?
Or is the hunger rooted in something more selfish?

Munch N' Fun House Band, or, killing a darling is exceptionally hard for some people

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

While closing up for the night, Polly meets the creator of the Munch N' Fun House Arcade and Pizzeria, but not in a way that you would expect.

Perfect for anyone who has large mascot costumes, or a broken down Animatronic in their basement.

While closing up for the night, Polly meets the creator of the Munch N' Fun House Arcade and Pizzeria, but not in a way that you would expect.

Perfect for anyone who has large mascot costumes, or a broken down Animatronic in their basement.

The Last Breadstick in the Entire Universe

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Someone in Rosie’s Diner said the world is ending in 15 minutes, so when Carmen is late to potentially her last dinner date with her fiancé Diana, the floodgates open and they talk about regret, hope, change, and whether the whole world is going down the drain. Oh and the service sucks, the chef quit, and the food sings.

Links to the song coming soon.

Someone in Rosie’s Diner said the world is ending in 15 minutes, so when Carmen is late to potentially her last dinner date with her fiancé Diana, the floodgates open and they talk about regret, hope, change, and whether the whole world is going down the drain. Oh and the service sucks, the chef quit, and the food sings.

Links to the song coming soon.

Men are Trash and Other NonRecyclables

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

A vaudeville designed to remind us of our own fallacies. How far removed are your habits from that of a Toxic, Masculine, Straight Man?

A vaudeville designed to remind us of our own fallacies. How far removed are your habits from that of a Toxic, Masculine, Straight Man?

Biodegradable Seagulls

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Two Seagulls sit alone on an abandoned beach, the only thing keeping them together is the plastic soda rings around their necks. Don and Charlie are from different flocks of life, but the looming threat of death at sunset opens a dialogue between the unlikely pair. Discussing the big questions of life and purpose, these two set out on an emotional journey until the bitter end.

**Winner of the 2016 National...

Two Seagulls sit alone on an abandoned beach, the only thing keeping them together is the plastic soda rings around their necks. Don and Charlie are from different flocks of life, but the looming threat of death at sunset opens a dialogue between the unlikely pair. Discussing the big questions of life and purpose, these two set out on an emotional journey until the bitter end.

**Winner of the 2016 National Planet Earth Arts Prize
**Finalist for the 2016 John Cauble Short Play Award

Fuck Dog, or, Who's A Good Boy

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Sometimes humans are too caught up in their own lives to think about their place in the world. Not dogs, dogs have nothing to do all day to think about the biggest question in life...who's a good boy?

Sometimes humans are too caught up in their own lives to think about their place in the world. Not dogs, dogs have nothing to do all day to think about the biggest question in life...who's a good boy?

Laundromatters

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Matt wants nothing more in his life than to just do his laundry for the first time himself. Bob really wants to change for his job interview. Neither of them want each other in the Laundromat.

Matt wants nothing more in his life than to just do his laundry for the first time himself. Bob really wants to change for his job interview. Neither of them want each other in the Laundromat.

The Human Laureate

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

You think it doesn't take a lot to be human, but you would be mistaken. An ethereal host and their panel test the human qualities of a contestant, hoping to find someone to crown the human laureate.

You think it doesn't take a lot to be human, but you would be mistaken. An ethereal host and their panel test the human qualities of a contestant, hoping to find someone to crown the human laureate.

Ring Tail

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Three Lemurs are abandoned in their habitat at the Bronx Zoo after humanity mysteriously vanishes. Left to their own devices, these Lemurs conflict over hierarchy, sustainability, and their purpose now that their caretakers have disappeared. Are the humans actually gone? What waits for them beyond the locked door? Is change inevitable, or forced only under duress?

Three Lemurs are abandoned in their habitat at the Bronx Zoo after humanity mysteriously vanishes. Left to their own devices, these Lemurs conflict over hierarchy, sustainability, and their purpose now that their caretakers have disappeared. Are the humans actually gone? What waits for them beyond the locked door? Is change inevitable, or forced only under duress?

This Cat's Heat Is Not For You

by Alexander Hehr

Synopsis

Two cats meet on a roof with reasons of their own. One, an alley cat with aspirations to be more than used by the male cats, and a kitten with no idea what life has in store for them. This unlikely duo survive the night, avoiding the mewing of the male cats in heat below them.

Two cats meet on a roof with reasons of their own. One, an alley cat with aspirations to be more than used by the male cats, and a kitten with no idea what life has in store for them. This unlikely duo survive the night, avoiding the mewing of the male cats in heat below them.