Ryan Vaughan

Ryan’s first entrance to the theater world was 20 years ago as an actor. He now acts, directs, and writes plays of his own. As a playwright Vaughan doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations. He embraces them. He writes plays that make the audience ask questions about the world we live in. Additionally he writes plays which generally have at least two roles to be played by young actors in order to give them hard hitting material they may not be used to. And he writes from a place of compassion for every community.

If interested in performing or using any of the pieces on this profile; you must communicate with the playwright using the "Inquire about rights" button or via email directly at [email protected].

Ryan’s first entrance to the theater world was 20 years ago as an actor. He now acts, directs, and writes plays of his own. As a playwright Vaughan doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations. He embraces them. He writes plays that make the audience ask questions about the world we live in. Additionally he writes plays which generally have at least two roles to be played by young actors in order to give them hard hitting material they may not be used to. And he writes from a place of compassion for every community.

If interested in performing or using any of the pieces on this profile; you must communicate with the playwright using the "Inquire about rights" button or via email directly at [email protected].

Scripts

Bubsy: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent reflects on the beginning of their journey parenting a gender fluid child.

A parent reflects on the beginning of their journey parenting a gender fluid child.

9:00pm Sharp: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent expresses their worries while their daughter is late coming home from her first date.

A parent expresses their worries while their daughter is late coming home from her first date.

Home for the holidays: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent reflects on the joy he's missing this holiday season.

A parent reflects on the joy he's missing this holiday season.

I know you: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A foster parent lays it all out before their newest placement.

A foster parent lays it all out before their newest placement.

Raspberry Cordial: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Diana Barry comes to a stunning conclusion.

Diana Barry comes to a stunning conclusion.

The Haunted House: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent loses their cool during a Fall family outing.

A parent loses their cool during a Fall family outing.

The Taking: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

In a dystopian world, a parent prepares his daughter for "The Taking."

In a dystopian world, a parent prepares his daughter for "The Taking."

You love who you love: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent is caught off-guard as his daughter enters the dating world.

A parent is caught off-guard as his daughter enters the dating world.

How dare they?: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A boy has something to gripe about.

A boy has something to gripe about.

Today a flower girl. Next wedding a bride: A Monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A young girl vows not to follow in her aunt's footsteps.

A young girl vows not to follow in her aunt's footsteps.

Waterford Elementary: A collection of monologues and scenes for young performers

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A collection of monologues and scenes for young performers set in an elementary school.

A collection of monologues and scenes for young performers set in an elementary school.

Fairest Of Them All: A Full-Length Musical

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Juradessa is ruled by a queen who allows for no games or contests because it there’s one thing
she hates more than anything, it’s losing. Will the village’s clumsy prince be able to save the day
and return the village to its previous prime?

Juradessa is ruled by a queen who allows for no games or contests because it there’s one thing
she hates more than anything, it’s losing. Will the village’s clumsy prince be able to save the day
and return the village to its previous prime?

Even when the storm comes: A Full-Length Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

FULL LENGTH

Dylan, Callie, Charlotte, and Nolan grew up together. And now their kids are getting the same opportunity. The love and connection this community of friends and family share seems to be unbreakable. But when one of the adults dies and one of the children becomes ill, they all find that when trials come, there is only one way we survive; together.

CONTENT WARNING: This piece discusses cancer...

FULL LENGTH

Dylan, Callie, Charlotte, and Nolan grew up together. And now their kids are getting the same opportunity. The love and connection this community of friends and family share seems to be unbreakable. But when one of the adults dies and one of the children becomes ill, they all find that when trials come, there is only one way we survive; together.

CONTENT WARNING: This piece discusses cancer and death

Slay all your dragons: A One-Act play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

When their foster child is bullied at school, a foster parent comes up with a special way to instill
self-confidence (and just a little magic) in the child.

When their foster child is bullied at school, a foster parent comes up with a special way to instill
self-confidence (and just a little magic) in the child.

The Home On Happy Hill: A One-Act Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

ONE-ACT

A Little House On The Prairie spoof.

All is well in Happy Hill. The crops are booming, there are friends coming to call, and love is in the air. All is well indeed as long as Elvira Fink isn’t there.

ONE-ACT

A Little House On The Prairie spoof.

All is well in Happy Hill. The crops are booming, there are friends coming to call, and love is in the air. All is well indeed as long as Elvira Fink isn’t there.

Sanctuary: A Ten-Minute Musical

Book and Lyrics by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A foster teen meets their new foster parent for the first time.

A foster teen meets their new foster parent for the first time.

Stories Say: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Tuck and Avery have always been told stories about what happens if you go in the woods on
Halloween but they’ve always been skeptical. Tonight, their skepticism is tested.

Tuck and Avery have always been told stories about what happens if you go in the woods on
Halloween but they’ve always been skeptical. Tonight, their skepticism is tested.

Proud of our girls: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A school principal meets her match.

*Written for the 2025 Wichita State University 24 Hour Play Festival*

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A school principal meets her match.

*Written for the 2025 Wichita State University 24 Hour Play Festival*

Whoopee: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes the connections we have with others surprise us.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: “Magic 5”

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes the connections we have with others surprise us.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: “Magic 5”

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…

I'll get to it: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes it's about so much more than taking out the trash.

TW: Mention of suicide

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Opposites attract

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes it's about so much more than taking out the trash.

TW: Mention of suicide

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Opposites attract

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…

Mama Anya: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A youngster meets someone new and gets a new outlook on life.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Coming of age

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A youngster meets someone new and gets a new outlook on life.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Coming of age

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…

Out of the bag: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Dreams come true in a coffee shop.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Dreams come true in a coffee shop.

Kindergarten Christmas: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A look into the mind of an elf on the shelf.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A look into the mind of an elf on the shelf.

Amontillado: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A tale that has sent shivers down spines for more than 175 years is told in a new light.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

A tale that has sent shivers down spines for more than 175 years is told in a new light.

Rockabye: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Written as part of the 2024 Wichita State University 24 Hour Play Festival

Content Warning: Contains adult language

Synopsis: A detective is searching for a missing foster child. But they come face to face with a hard-hitting question. What does it mean to do what’s right?

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Written as part of the 2024 Wichita State University 24 Hour Play Festival

Content Warning: Contains adult language

Synopsis: A detective is searching for a missing foster child. But they come face to face with a hard-hitting question. What does it mean to do what’s right?

Daddy Daughter Date: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes our strongest connections come in the most unexpected places.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Sometimes our strongest connections come in the most unexpected places.

Unconditional Angels: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

An unexpected guest changes the hears of everyone in a foster family.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

An unexpected guest changes the hears of everyone in a foster family.

Until today: A Ten-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Two parents find connection while waiting for their children after school.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY

Two parents find connection while waiting for their children after school.

Honey Bunch: A One-Minute play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A grandparent shares words they wish they'd said to their grandchild.

A grandparent shares words they wish they'd said to their grandchild.

Home: A One-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Sometimes things are not at all what they seem.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Horror / Psychological Thriller

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…...

Sometimes things are not at all what they seem.

This script was written during the play-a-day writing challenge though the Facebook group;
Facing February: Writing prompts for playwrights.

The prompt was: Horror / Psychological Thriller

For more information and to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094/?multi_permalinks=62455…

Make it quick: A One-Minute Play

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

ONE-MINUTE PLAY

The siren sounds. And everyone in the burrow knows what that means. Their youth have been chosen for The Taking.

ONE-MINUTE PLAY

The siren sounds. And everyone in the burrow knows what that means. Their youth have been chosen for The Taking.