Donna R. Boyd

Donna R. Boyd (she/her) is a New Jersey-based playwright and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America. Her short plays have been performed on stage across the United States. Donna attended the 2026 Valdez Theatre Conference where her plays were in the Play Lab and Valdez Theatre Fringe. She was a finalist in Broken Arts Entertainment's Make Me Laugh 2025 Anthology, and her play "Mattering" won Audience Favorite in the Theatre Project's Think Fast 2024 Short Play Competition. Donna is a former lawyer and accomplished pianist.

Donna R. Boyd (she/her) is a New Jersey-based playwright and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America. Her short plays have been performed on stage across the United States. Donna attended the 2026 Valdez Theatre Conference where her plays were in the Play Lab and Valdez Theatre Fringe. She was a finalist in Broken Arts Entertainment's Make Me Laugh 2025 Anthology, and her play "Mattering" won Audience Favorite in the Theatre Project's Think Fast 2024 Short Play Competition. Donna is a former lawyer and accomplished pianist.

Scripts

It's Time

by Donna R. Boyd

2
Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

Ava and Chris have sold their family home in order to downsize. But at the last minute, Ava has second thoughts. Working through grief and loss, will Ava find acceptance?

Ava and Chris have sold their family home in order to downsize. But at the last minute, Ava has second thoughts. Working through grief and loss, will Ava find acceptance?

The Perfect Guests

by Donna R. Boyd

3
Cast Size
3—5
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy

[DARK COMEDY] While staying at a Bed & Breakfast, Dan and Cheryl discover that their visit comes with a price higher than they could ever imagine.

[DARK COMEDY] While staying at a Bed & Breakfast, Dan and Cheryl discover that their visit comes with a price higher than they could ever imagine.

The Specimens

by Donna R. Boyd

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
dark comedy,
science fiction

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] Extraterrestrial visitors are on a journey to discover what humans value the most on Earth. Will they succeed in their mission before time runs out?

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] Extraterrestrial visitors are on a journey to discover what humans value the most on Earth. Will they succeed in their mission before time runs out?

Settling a Score

by Donna R. Boyd

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

[SHORT COMEDY] After Lizzy runs into her long-time nemesis Janet at a party, Lizzy decides that it is finally time to get her version of revenge. Capitalizing on Janet's jealousies, Lizzy dodges and weaves around their conversation hoping to settle an old score at last!

[SHORT COMEDY] After Lizzy runs into her long-time nemesis Janet at a party, Lizzy decides that it is finally time to get her version of revenge. Capitalizing on Janet's jealousies, Lizzy dodges and weaves around their conversation hoping to settle an old score at last!

It Goes with the Territory

by Donna R. Boyd

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
adventure,
comedy

[SHORT COMEDY] Wendy is invited to travel with her adult son Griffin to his awards ceremony in London. They are not even at the airport gate before trouble starts! As both navigate their expectations of each other, will this mother-son duo get to the plane on time?

[SHORT COMEDY] Wendy is invited to travel with her adult son Griffin to his awards ceremony in London. They are not even at the airport gate before trouble starts! As both navigate their expectations of each other, will this mother-son duo get to the plane on time?

The Audience

by Donna R. Boyd

Cast Size
6
Genre
comedy

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] After she arrives at the theatre, Di just wants to settle in and read the playbill. But a cast of characters in the audience create their own drama before the play even begins!

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] After she arrives at the theatre, Di just wants to settle in and read the playbill. But a cast of characters in the audience create their own drama before the play even begins!

Mattering

by Donna R. Boyd

Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

[UNDER TEN MINUTES] Kit is a struggling young woman dealing with change. As she prepares to host her book club for dinner, Kit calls on her beloved grandmother to not only help fix a homemade soup, but to also help nourish her heart.

[UNDER TEN MINUTES] Kit is a struggling young woman dealing with change. As she prepares to host her book club for dinner, Kit calls on her beloved grandmother to not only help fix a homemade soup, but to also help nourish her heart.

A Pizza and a Purse

by Donna R. Boyd

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
holiday,
romantic comedy

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] Nick and Jules never really celebrated Valentine's Day. But this year, Jules tries to make last minute plans, only to discover that Nick may have been one step ahead of her!

[UNDER TEN MINUTE COMEDY] Nick and Jules never really celebrated Valentine's Day. But this year, Jules tries to make last minute plans, only to discover that Nick may have been one step ahead of her!

What's in a Name? [A One Minute Comedy]

by Donna R. Boyd

Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy

[ONE MINUTE COMEDY] Allison is almost ready to give birth. An unexpected visit makes Allison think twice about what to name her baby!

[ONE MINUTE COMEDY] Allison is almost ready to give birth. An unexpected visit makes Allison think twice about what to name her baby!