Chelsea Frandsen

Chelsea Frandsen is a playwright, make-up designer, and freelance dramaturg. Her work has been developed or produced at George Washington University, Temple University, and Brelby Productions. When not writing, she spoils her lapdog, brushes up on her French and Thai, and adds to her ever-growing home library and film collection. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. Find her on Instagram @chexfrandsen

Chelsea Frandsen is a playwright, make-up designer, and freelance dramaturg. Her work has been developed or produced at George Washington University, Temple University, and Brelby Productions. When not writing, she spoils her lapdog, brushes up on her French and Thai, and adds to her ever-growing home library and film collection. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. Find her on Instagram @chexfrandsen

Scripts

Exiles of Sherwood(Sherwood Cycle #1)

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

IN PROGRESS--Will Scathelocke, brother of Robin Hood, returns from the Crusades to find Nottingham in chaos, his family in exile, his son Jean-Luc giving him the Silent Treatment, the sheriff Achille Brujon out for his head, and the beautiful assassin Elodie Baudin providing unneeded distraction. Maybe he should have stayed "dead". The first play in the Sherwood Cycle.

IN PROGRESS--Will Scathelocke, brother of Robin Hood, returns from the Crusades to find Nottingham in chaos, his family in exile, his son Jean-Luc giving him the Silent Treatment, the sheriff Achille Brujon out for his head, and the beautiful assassin Elodie Baudin providing unneeded distraction. Maybe he should have stayed "dead". The first play in the Sherwood Cycle.

Sellswords (Sherwood Cycle #2)

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Jean-Luc Scathelocke, nephew of the legendary Robin Hood, takes the "opportunity" to free a pair of political hostages. What he didn’t count on is the assassin Malbête, who wants his head, the feisty Romani Tirzah Massimo, who might be more of an ally than a distraction, and Declan Pascal, aka The Scorpion, who may not be everything he seems...The second play in the Sherwood Cycle.

Jean-Luc Scathelocke, nephew of the legendary Robin Hood, takes the "opportunity" to free a pair of political hostages. What he didn’t count on is the assassin Malbête, who wants his head, the feisty Romani Tirzah Massimo, who might be more of an ally than a distraction, and Declan Pascal, aka The Scorpion, who may not be everything he seems...The second play in the Sherwood Cycle.

Wolves of Sherwood(Sherwood Cycle #3)

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Cassian is the son of infamous outlaw Robin of Locksley, better known as Robin Hood. When Lockesly's old enemy Sir Guy of Gisbourne returns to Nottingham, bringing with him his daughter, Ravenna, who is secretly engaged to Cassian, things begin to get complicated. The reputation of Cassian's father might not be enough to protect him. The third play in the "Sherwood Cycle".

Cassian is the son of infamous outlaw Robin of Locksley, better known as Robin Hood. When Lockesly's old enemy Sir Guy of Gisbourne returns to Nottingham, bringing with him his daughter, Ravenna, who is secretly engaged to Cassian, things begin to get complicated. The reputation of Cassian's father might not be enough to protect him. The third play in the "Sherwood Cycle".

Smoke and Mirrors

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Connection is something all human beings crave. Especially with those we love. There is nothing more painful than a disconnect. Particularly with those we love. Dayton needs permission. Cal needs to let go. Naomi and Becca need to help them figure it out. And Kevin? He just wishes someone would listen.

Connection is something all human beings crave. Especially with those we love. There is nothing more painful than a disconnect. Particularly with those we love. Dayton needs permission. Cal needs to let go. Naomi and Becca need to help them figure it out. And Kevin? He just wishes someone would listen.

B/V

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Bani or Vitae--Death or Life. When you're tagged, you're tracked. Everywhere you go, everything you do, every thought in your head, and word out of your mouth is accessible to them. If you don't look like them, if you don't think like them, if you don't talk like them, you are the enemy. They will watch you. They will find you. They will kill you.

Bani or Vitae--Death or Life. When you're tagged, you're tracked. Everywhere you go, everything you do, every thought in your head, and word out of your mouth is accessible to them. If you don't look like them, if you don't think like them, if you don't talk like them, you are the enemy. They will watch you. They will find you. They will kill you.

Butterflies

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Injured and wanted by the Organization, ex-con Liam Murtagh seeks refuge in the shadows and back streets while two people search for him: Emily, the woman he loves, and Isaac, a member of the Organization with ties to Liam's past.

Injured and wanted by the Organization, ex-con Liam Murtagh seeks refuge in the shadows and back streets while two people search for him: Emily, the woman he loves, and Isaac, a member of the Organization with ties to Liam's past.

Riding Rails

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Matt is aware of what could happen if he decides to jump a freight--he knows it's dangerous; he also knows he can't stay at home anymore, not with so many mouths to feed, and watching the trains every morning isn't helping matters. It's not until Matt encounters Danny, an injured freight jumper, that he has to make a choice: to stay, or to run.

Matt is aware of what could happen if he decides to jump a freight--he knows it's dangerous; he also knows he can't stay at home anymore, not with so many mouths to feed, and watching the trains every morning isn't helping matters. It's not until Matt encounters Danny, an injured freight jumper, that he has to make a choice: to stay, or to run.

Spider's Web

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Gabe's got a secret. Tony's got a grudge. Ash has a vendetta. Webs are being spun at Angel's--but who's going to get caught? Sequel to "Angel's Alley".

Gabe's got a secret. Tony's got a grudge. Ash has a vendetta. Webs are being spun at Angel's--but who's going to get caught? Sequel to "Angel's Alley".

Polterguys

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Everyone has their proverbial “skeleton in the closet”. What if you had a zombie in yours? A hypochondriac zombie in the umpteeth round of Simon Says with a jealous poltergeist who also reads the dictionary for fun. And a Shade who just happens to be a) the ghost of your older brother who b) is married to your not-so-dead roommate?

Everyone has their proverbial “skeleton in the closet”. What if you had a zombie in yours? A hypochondriac zombie in the umpteeth round of Simon Says with a jealous poltergeist who also reads the dictionary for fun. And a Shade who just happens to be a) the ghost of your older brother who b) is married to your not-so-dead roommate?

Angel's Alley

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

With his older brother awaiting execution, Nick Callahan will go to any lengths to get him off--no matter how impossible. He teams up with his sister, Ivy, and his friends Gianni, Ash and Dutch to bring the real culprit to justice. Problem is, not everything and everyone may be what they seem.

With his older brother awaiting execution, Nick Callahan will go to any lengths to get him off--no matter how impossible. He teams up with his sister, Ivy, and his friends Gianni, Ash and Dutch to bring the real culprit to justice. Problem is, not everything and everyone may be what they seem.

Unplug

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Cal needs to make a decision that could make or break his current connection with the one person he holds most dear. Short version of "Smoke and Mirrors". YA version can be found under "Script Sample".

Cal needs to make a decision that could make or break his current connection with the one person he holds most dear. Short version of "Smoke and Mirrors". YA version can be found under "Script Sample".

Long Lost Friend

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

After his plane crashes, Drake finds himself alone in the middle of nowhere with someone who calls herself Nya: his reaper.

After his plane crashes, Drake finds himself alone in the middle of nowhere with someone who calls herself Nya: his reaper.

Five Syllables

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Isaiah has something to tell his girlfriend Bree--probably the five most important syllables he'll ever have to say. And they're not what Bree is expecting to hear.

Isaiah has something to tell his girlfriend Bree--probably the five most important syllables he'll ever have to say. And they're not what Bree is expecting to hear.

Mouse

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Roommates Noah and Andy have an unwelcome houseguest--and a rather unorthodox solution.

Roommates Noah and Andy have an unwelcome houseguest--and a rather unorthodox solution.

Trackers

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Jason keeps an appointment, but it doesn't go according to plan. Turns out his world is not at all the way he thought it was. Short version of B/V.

Jason keeps an appointment, but it doesn't go according to plan. Turns out his world is not at all the way he thought it was. Short version of B/V.

No Light: A Monologue

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Dayton's looking for the tunnel and the light. And it's not there.

Dayton's looking for the tunnel and the light. And it's not there.

Regret: A Monologue

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Cal has some regrets.

Cal has some regrets.

Life, Love, Death: A Monologue

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Naomi talks about three of the hardest things: living, loving and dying.

Naomi talks about three of the hardest things: living, loving and dying.

Listen: A Monologue

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Becca has some advice: listen.

Becca has some advice: listen.

Life: A Monologue

by Chelsea Frandsen

Synopsis

Kevin has a few home truths to share.

Kevin has a few home truths to share.