Annika Andersson

I am a Chicago-based artist who grew up in a “mini music hall” with my mother (the violinist), father (the trumpeter), and sister (the cellist). My incredible family inspired me to follow all my artistic passions, including *insert deep breath here* acting, singing, instruments, dancing, and playwriting. In pursuit of these things, I graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Oakland University with an Undergraduate Thesis in Playwriting.

Outside of the arts, I absolutely love backpacking, being Cheez-its' #1 fan, and discovering new worlds in the pages of a book (Dune is my current favorite).

All in all... anything that involves a good time with genuine human connection... I'm there!

I am a Chicago-based artist who grew up in a “mini music hall” with my mother (the violinist), father (the trumpeter), and sister (the cellist). My incredible family inspired me to follow all my artistic passions, including *insert deep breath here* acting, singing, instruments, dancing, and playwriting. In pursuit of these things, I graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Oakland University with an Undergraduate Thesis in Playwriting.

Outside of the arts, I absolutely love backpacking, being Cheez-its' #1 fan, and discovering new worlds in the pages of a book (Dune is my current favorite).

All in all... anything that involves a good time with genuine human connection... I'm there!

Scripts

The Unraveller

by Annika Andersson

Cast Size

3

Genre

drama,

experimental,

fable/folktale,

fantasy,

horror,

immersive,

movement/physical,

mystery/thriller,

zoom

Lily and Jared are (supposedly) enjoying their 2-year-anniversary on a cottage getaway... until supernatural forces threaten to ruin their time together (and their relationship). A mysterious messenger appears and warns the couple that a monster, named The Unraveller, is on his way. There are two identical items hidden in the room that can stop them. Will Lily and Jared find the items and save their relationship...

Lily and Jared are (supposedly) enjoying their 2-year-anniversary on a cottage getaway... until supernatural forces threaten to ruin their time together (and their relationship). A mysterious messenger appears and warns the couple that a monster, named The Unraveller, is on his way. There are two identical items hidden in the room that can stop them. Will Lily and Jared find the items and save their relationship? Only time will tell.

The Trial of Mira Vance

by Annika Andersson

Cast Size

9

Genre

dark comedy,

drama,

faith-based,

immersive,

political,

tragedy,

verse

In an extreme form of confession, The Clarified Church of the Cross drugs 18-year-old Mira Vance, putting her in a hallucinogenic coma. Mira’s hallucination takes the shape of a court room occupied by the people of her past. She rushes to the stand to defend herself, and the overbearing Judge must decide what sentence matches her sins. After all, Mira cannot return to reality until her soul is fully cleansed....

In an extreme form of confession, The Clarified Church of the Cross drugs 18-year-old Mira Vance, putting her in a hallucinogenic coma. Mira’s hallucination takes the shape of a court room occupied by the people of her past. She rushes to the stand to defend herself, and the overbearing Judge must decide what sentence matches her sins. After all, Mira cannot return to reality until her soul is fully cleansed.

This is the first play in the trilogy titled, "The Sacred Trilogy."

The Tragedy of Light

by Annika Andersson

Cast Size

6

Genre

drama,

faith-based,

mystery/thriller,

political,

tragedy

When a young congregant disappears from the Clarified Church of the Cross, Father Michael must find a way to keep his community from breaking. It’s a simple enough task, but everyone around him has their own agendas... and secrets. The Mother of the missing congregant, Katherine, experiences a psychotic break. The younger associative pastor, Father David, struggles to balance his commitment to the priesthood...

When a young congregant disappears from the Clarified Church of the Cross, Father Michael must find a way to keep his community from breaking. It’s a simple enough task, but everyone around him has their own agendas... and secrets. The Mother of the missing congregant, Katherine, experiences a psychotic break. The younger associative pastor, Father David, struggles to balance his commitment to the priesthood with hidden romantic feelings for another congregant. Father Michael fights to regain control, but visions of his own son haunt his every waking moment. Maybe a lack of control is what this community needs. Only time and confrontation will tell.

This play is the second in the trilogy, "The Sacred Trilogy."

A 22-Year-Old's Soliloquy: In the Style of Hamlet or Whatever

by Annika Andersson

1

Cast Size

2

Genre

adaptation,

comedy,

dark comedy,

drama,

movement/physical,

parody/spoof,

verse,

zoom

Harriet was never good at being alone, especially now. One night at 3 am, Harriet faces her grief (and her first “adult” break-up) by re-telling Shakespeare's Hamlet all by herself. Through it all, she can’t help but wonder how much more complicated Hamlet’s life would be if he was...
I don’t know... like her.

Love is a Sickness

by Annika Andersson

Cast Size

2—3

Genre

comedy,

drama,

romantic comedy,

young audiences,

zoom

Rose and Paul have never met. Well... they've been in the same science class for 7 months, but... does that really count? Now, sitting in their doctor's waiting room, they actually have their first conversation, and... it turns out to be much more revealing than either of them anticipated.

The "Bitch" Monologue

by Annika Andersson

1

Cast Size

1

Genre

comedy,

dark comedy,

drama,

melodrama,

movement/physical,

tragedy,

zoom

Yup, you read that correctly. This is the "bitch" monologue (where being a bitch is the best thing in the world).

Nice: A Monologue

by Annika Andersson

Cast Size

1

Genre

comedy

Just a young person being nice. What more could you ask for in the face of betrayal?