Dawn Branch

Dawn Branch

Plays

  • Duelling Hamlets
    Full length.

    "Duelling Hamlets" features two Hamlets, Tom and Diego, nothing alike in dignity or otherwise, who learn of an open call with a prestigious Shakespearean company. With one stuck in the past and one fixated on the future, both of these Renaissance Faire performers work together in the present to deepen their understanding of performance, the actor's responsibilities,...
    Full length.

    "Duelling Hamlets" features two Hamlets, Tom and Diego, nothing alike in dignity or otherwise, who learn of an open call with a prestigious Shakespearean company. With one stuck in the past and one fixated on the future, both of these Renaissance Faire performers work together in the present to deepen their understanding of performance, the actor's responsibilities, and each other. Their preparations lead to the audition of both their lifetimes. But which Hamlet will prevail?

    Available for development.
  • The Montgomery Murder Mystery
    Full length.

    A wealthy Oklahoma rancher and his best friend struggle with their relationships, debts and how far they are willing to go to protect the family business.

    Available for development.
  • Tell Me
    Full Length.

    "Tell Me" follows the journey of two British couples separated by a world war. Told mostly through their correspondence over the years, we see the challenges of couples in love being torn apart by war and how they cope with the way the world shifts while they are apart. What will happen when the war ends and they finally reunite?

    Available for development.
  • Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
    30-45min one act

    The play centers on two women navigating one’s anxiety. Nora's attempt to cut Elle's hair quickly devolves into a farcical scene of catastrophizing, and Nora’s attempts to calm Elle’s implausible fears come to a head. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is an often silly, sometimes serious play about friendship, trust, and growth.
  • LMK
    10-min play

    411 A.D. meets the 21st century with this digital update of Aristophanes' 'Lysistrata.' Myrrhina is on the receiving end of her former lover's mission to win her back with the latest of romantic tactics - the unsolicited intimate pics. Thankfully her best friend Lysistrata is around to help craft a reply.
  • Dust Bunnies on the Kitchen Floor (A Love Story)
    10-min play

    They just go with the flow - they don't have a choice, really. Or do they?
  • Pedestric
    10-min play

    A woman has to decide what to wear that day while her ride is waiting.

    Available for world premiere.
  • Matter
    10-min play

    Lydia's lucid dream is not going as planned.

    Available for world premiere.
  • This IS the Play
    9-15min play

    An actress arrives for a performance but quickly questions the absurdity of being in a room full of people and not speaking to any of them. As she interacts with the audience, her male costar arrives to question her actions.
  • Prin's Stronghold
    This princess does not need your saving.
  • Something Went Wrong
    Na is just trying to live her life. Unfortunately she carries a heavy burden - Deb.
  • The Bridge! The Musical!
    Two friends worry about a homework assignment while sitting on a bridge. One of them just might be a psychopath.
  • Four Leaf Clovers, Apple Peels, A Snail and An Egg
    One friend is concerned when her roommate seems to be going crazy. For science?
  • Noah & Lucas
    Two men sit on the sidewalk and have lunch on a sunny day.