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

ILY: A musical

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Two girls who come from different backgrounds fall in love. Together they must choose to follow their hearts or to follow those that lead them.

Two girls who come from different backgrounds fall in love. Together they must choose to follow their hearts or to follow those that lead them.

Even when the storm comes

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

The Home On Happy Hill

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.

Out of the bag

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

True North

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

ONE-MINUTE PLAY

Two single parents find that sometimes your best source of direction isn’t a compass.

ONE-MINUTE PLAY

Two single parents find that sometimes your best source of direction isn’t a compass.

The Punch Line

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A newly formed family finds love in holiday traditions.

A newly formed family finds love in holiday traditions.

Control: The Mother Chronicles Part 3

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

Motives are revealed and lines are drawn at a meeting of the Board Of Control

Motives are revealed and lines are drawn at a meeting of the Board Of Control

The Taking: The Mother Chronicles Part 2

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent tells their child about one of their country's traditions.

A parent tells their child about one of their country's traditions.

Make it quick: The Mother Chronicles Part 1

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.

The "Haunted House": A monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A parent shows frustration during a spooky season outing.

A parent shows frustration during a spooky season outing.

9:00pm sharp: A monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

An anxious parent awaits their child coming home from their first date.

This piece was written as a fast writing challenge for the monthly "Write away" meeting through Synergy Theatre.

An anxious parent awaits their child coming home from their first date.

This piece was written as a fast writing challenge for the monthly "Write away" meeting through Synergy Theatre.

Home for the holidays: A monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A father faces a Christmas he wishes he never had to.

Content warning: The piece speaks about miscarriage

A father faces a Christmas he wishes he never had to.

Content warning: The piece speaks about miscarriage

You love who you love: A monologue

by Ryan Vaughan

Synopsis

A day most parents look forward to becomes Bryce's worst nightmare.

A day most parents look forward to becomes Bryce's worst nightmare.