Michael Fienen

Michael was born and raised in Independence, KS, the childhood home of William Inge and location of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, of which he is a benefactor. He is a 2004 graduate of Pittsburg State University where he studied Communications with an emphasis in Theatre. Over the years of working with area theatre programs, he has established himself as an award winning actor and director who is currently focusing his energy on creating new works for others to perform.

Michael was born and raised in Independence, KS, the childhood home of William Inge and location of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, of which he is a benefactor. He is a 2004 graduate of Pittsburg State University where he studied Communications with an emphasis in Theatre. Over the years of working with area theatre programs, he has established himself as an award winning actor and director who is currently focusing his energy on creating new works for others to perform.

Scripts

Job Hunt

by Michael Fienen

Cast Size
8—12
Genre
adaptation,
comedy,
fantasy

IN DEVELOPMENT

"Job Hunt" is a play about Marilyn, a recent graduate struggling to find a fulfilling job. She and her friend Lauren discuss various uninspiring job listings. Marilyn stumbles upon a peculiar ad seeking someone to place "unusual elements with odd skills." Intrigued, she applies and gets an interview with Jack and Brian at a mysterious office. Marilyn is quickly hired, and she begins to understand...

IN DEVELOPMENT

"Job Hunt" is a play about Marilyn, a recent graduate struggling to find a fulfilling job. She and her friend Lauren discuss various uninspiring job listings. Marilyn stumbles upon a peculiar ad seeking someone to place "unusual elements with odd skills." Intrigued, she applies and gets an interview with Jack and Brian at a mysterious office. Marilyn is quickly hired, and she begins to understand the nature of the job: finding work for supernatural beings. On her first day, she encounters Lacey, a client with a history of job mishaps. Gerald, an aggressive individual connected to Lacey, kidnaps both Marilyn and Lacey and takes them to a cave.

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Temple

by Michael Fienen

Cast Size
10
Genre
adaptation,
horror,
mystery/thriller

Temple is a stage adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Temple." The show, set on a World War II German U-Boat follows the crew and commander after a battle with Allied forces after they make an unsettling discovery that slowly drives them to the edge of madness, and then beyond.

Temple is currently still in development and will be completed soon. You can find a recent draft below, and in the mean...

Temple is a stage adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Temple." The show, set on a World War II German U-Boat follows the crew and commander after a battle with Allied forces after they make an unsettling discovery that slowly drives them to the edge of madness, and then beyond.

Temple is currently still in development and will be completed soon. You can find a recent draft below, and in the mean time, keep checking back for updates.

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Dave

by Michael Fienen

Cast Size
5
Genre
dark comedy,
horror

Dave just wants to be wanted. He wants to be good at what he does. More than that, he wants the respect his peers get. Which is a problem, because Dave is a demon. When Gabriel accidentally summons Dave while remodeling a bedroom in his home, he and his wife Paris find themselves with an unexpected houseguest and some unwelcome complications.

Dave just wants to be wanted. He wants to be good at what he does. More than that, he wants the respect his peers get. Which is a problem, because Dave is a demon. When Gabriel accidentally summons Dave while remodeling a bedroom in his home, he and his wife Paris find themselves with an unexpected houseguest and some unwelcome complications.

Walking

by Michael Fienen

Cast Size
7
Genre
horror,
mystery/thriller

Walking is a play written to bring the suspense of the genre made famous by George Romero to the stage. It is a fast paced, suspenseful look at a small group of individuals being torn apart not just by the forces outside of the house, but their own fears inside. Can George's survival instincts give him power over the group? Will Bill and Laura's family bond be enough to carry them to a safe haven? Who will...

Walking is a play written to bring the suspense of the genre made famous by George Romero to the stage. It is a fast paced, suspenseful look at a small group of individuals being torn apart not just by the forces outside of the house, but their own fears inside. Can George's survival instincts give him power over the group? Will Bill and Laura's family bond be enough to carry them to a safe haven? Who will ultimately survive?

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