Madelyn Marks

Madelyn Marks is Seattle based and Arkansas grown director and playwright.

Her recent credits include Rollie Pollie (playwright/director), Anatomy 101 (Assistant Director), Flowers (playwright/director), Allegedly in Love (playwright/director), Crazy in the 80’s (director), and a handful of staged readings featuring both original work and student written works.

She is passionate about new play development and founded the Northwest Arkansas new play development workshop, "The Playground".

In addition to her experience in theatre, Madelyn served as 2nd A.D. on the short film “Carving” and as 1st A.D. on “Miracle of Life”. In May of 2024 she made her film directorial and screenwriting debut with "The Deal".

Through her work, Madelyn seeks to create complex roles for women as central...

Madelyn Marks is Seattle based and Arkansas grown director and playwright.

Her recent credits include Rollie Pollie (playwright/director), Anatomy 101 (Assistant Director), Flowers (playwright/director), Allegedly in Love (playwright/director), Crazy in the 80’s (director), and a handful of staged readings featuring both original work and student written works.

She is passionate about new play development and founded the Northwest Arkansas new play development workshop, "The Playground".

In addition to her experience in theatre, Madelyn served as 2nd A.D. on the short film “Carving” and as 1st A.D. on “Miracle of Life”. In May of 2024 she made her film directorial and screenwriting debut with "The Deal".

Through her work, Madelyn seeks to create complex roles for women as central protagonists, struggling with dilemmas usually caused by men.

Scripts

Allegedly in Love

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

Four young adults freshly out of college explore newfound independence, self-discovery, and the trials of relationships. After they move in together, tensions rise between the main couple, Blair and Sydney. Alongside their respective best friends, Morgan and Travis, they navigate conversational grenades that will fundamentally alter the dynamics between them.

Four young adults freshly out of college explore newfound independence, self-discovery, and the trials of relationships. After they move in together, tensions rise between the main couple, Blair and Sydney. Alongside their respective best friends, Morgan and Travis, they navigate conversational grenades that will fundamentally alter the dynamics between them.

Rollie Pollie

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

During the festive Holiday season, the bustling atmosphere of Rollie Pollie, a quaint toyshop, becomes the backdrop for a heartwarming tale involving four twenty-something employees. Among them is Mable, the newest addition, brimming with enthusiasm for her newfound job. Kallie, the longest-tenured member, grapples with existential questions about her future within the confines of the toy store. Cam and Sam...

During the festive Holiday season, the bustling atmosphere of Rollie Pollie, a quaint toyshop, becomes the backdrop for a heartwarming tale involving four twenty-something employees. Among them is Mable, the newest addition, brimming with enthusiasm for her newfound job. Kallie, the longest-tenured member, grapples with existential questions about her future within the confines of the toy store. Cam and Sam, inseparable best friends, infuse the workplace with a spirited charm during their seasonal stint.

Flowers

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

When Miki visits Elyse, her older sister with news of their Father's likely death, the two sisters find themselves in a debate over how best to deal with the loss.

When Miki visits Elyse, her older sister with news of their Father's likely death, the two sisters find themselves in a debate over how best to deal with the loss.

The Deal

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

A window into the meticulous planning one character takes in order to lay down some ground rules for the other to follow during their time as roommates.

A window into the meticulous planning one character takes in order to lay down some ground rules for the other to follow during their time as roommates.

Due

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

Three roommates struggle to pay rent which is due at midnight.

Three roommates struggle to pay rent which is due at midnight.

Souvenirs

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

When former partners run into each other at the supermarket, the truth is uncovered about a relationship that ended because of circumstance rather than choice.

When former partners run into each other at the supermarket, the truth is uncovered about a relationship that ended because of circumstance rather than choice.

King Me

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

Ego is called out during a routine game of checkers.

Ego is called out during a routine game of checkers.

Lot 02

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

3 friends sit in a car in a parking lot waiting on something.

3 friends sit in a car in a parking lot waiting on something.

Solved

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

Two men debate how a competition between them may begin.​​​

Two men debate how a competition between them may begin.​​​

Two Cents

by Madelyn Marks

Synopsis

A piggy bank has been smashed, two people claim ownership over the money.

A piggy bank has been smashed, two people claim ownership over the money.