Garry Michael Kluger

Garry Kluger began acting at the age of 8 and continued professionally right up to the time when he realized that the last 8 roles he had auditioned for were all in the elf/leprechaun genre. So he concentrated on his writing.

As a writer Garry has authored, 19 plays, 3 books, 2 TV pilots, several television series, and 12 documentaries. He also written for various national magazines on a variety of topics, was a movie reviewer, and an entertainment reporter for a Los Angeles newspaper and a writing member of Theatre West; one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious theatre companies.

As a long-time Disney writer, Garry has written many live shows for Disneyland, helping to create the original Innoventions Building. He has also written Disney World, WDI, and Disney Down Under.

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Garry Kluger began acting at the age of 8 and continued professionally right up to the time when he realized that the last 8 roles he had auditioned for were all in the elf/leprechaun genre. So he concentrated on his writing.

As a writer Garry has authored, 19 plays, 3 books, 2 TV pilots, several television series, and 12 documentaries. He also written for various national magazines on a variety of topics, was a movie reviewer, and an entertainment reporter for a Los Angeles newspaper and a writing member of Theatre West; one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious theatre companies.

As a long-time Disney writer, Garry has written many live shows for Disneyland, helping to create the original Innoventions Building. He has also written Disney World, WDI, and Disney Down Under.

Three of Garry’s plays have been semi-finalists for the prestigious O’Neill Playwright’s Conference. His play The Other Half, was a part of the 2014 Pittsburgh New Works Festival and WestFest at Theatre West in Los Angeles, and Top Ten at the Sterts Playwrights Festival in London. The Homecoming, was a finalist in the Warner International Playwrights Festival, the West Hollywood Gay and Lesbian Play Reading Festival, and winner of the Chaos Theory Play Festival in 2011. In 2010 Garry’s play Brotherhood won “The Audience Favorite” as a part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Tre Stage. In 2009 Garry was honored to receive the prestigious Red Carpet Award from Women In Theatre for his contributions, as a playwright, to Los Angeles theatre

Scripts

Death & Cold Cuts

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

Joni and Beth become roommates and so much more, However, being in love can have its consequences when not everyone is onboard. Love is not always a many splendored thing.

Joni and Beth become roommates and so much more, However, being in love can have its consequences when not everyone is onboard. Love is not always a many splendored thing.

WALKING IN SPACE

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

It's 1972 and Patti, Lori, Kirby, and Matthew have a problem; their mother is a drug addict and has been for years. Only now it's time to do something about it before it ruins everyone's lives.

It's 1972 and Patti, Lori, Kirby, and Matthew have a problem; their mother is a drug addict and has been for years. Only now it's time to do something about it before it ruins everyone's lives.

1st Degree°

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

The waitresses of Mandells Restaurant: Lisa, Jackie, Audrey, Rebecca, Cammy, and Tink have just found out that their favorite band, 1ST Degree°, will be holding a one-night only show at a local Rock & Roll club. With no money to buy tickets, the task becomes how to get in and see their favorite group perform. When the answer comes, it’s via their friends, Jesse and Peter, who will be working at the club on...

The waitresses of Mandells Restaurant: Lisa, Jackie, Audrey, Rebecca, Cammy, and Tink have just found out that their favorite band, 1ST Degree°, will be holding a one-night only show at a local Rock & Roll club. With no money to buy tickets, the task becomes how to get in and see their favorite group perform. When the answer comes, it’s via their friends, Jesse and Peter, who will be working at the club on performance night. And, as is usually the case in situations like this, all the best-laid plans of mice and men – and Rock and Roll fanatics - usually doesn’t go as all had hoped.

THE HOMECOMING

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

THE HOMECOMING is the story of two sisters, Sara and Jody. After being estranged for years, Sara returns home following the death of her father and is immediately confronted by her sister, Jody. Not only is their father laid to rest, but they also try and do the same with the events that tore them apart.

THE HOMECOMING is the story of two sisters, Sara and Jody. After being estranged for years, Sara returns home following the death of her father and is immediately confronted by her sister, Jody. Not only is their father laid to rest, but they also try and do the same with the events that tore them apart.

BROTHERHOOD

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

This is the story of two estranged brothers, Joey and Frank, who are brought back together after many years because of business. There is to say, a bit of acrimony as they try and work out their difference. In the end, it's a toss up if there are going to try and give their relationship one more shot.

This is the story of two estranged brothers, Joey and Frank, who are brought back together after many years because of business. There is to say, a bit of acrimony as they try and work out their difference. In the end, it's a toss up if there are going to try and give their relationship one more shot.

TILL DEATH, OR WHATEVER, DO US PART

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

Till Death follows the lives of two couples, Adam and Jillian and Wayne and Maggie, throughout their many trials and tribulations.

Till Death follows the lives of two couples, Adam and Jillian and Wayne and Maggie, throughout their many trials and tribulations.

A THORN IN THE FAMILY PAW

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

A THORN IN THE FAMILY PAW peeks in on the lives of the Goodmans - Ed, Susan, Samantha, Jamie, and Emily. Starting in 1945 with Ed's return from the European theaters of World War II to his and Sue's 50th anniversary in 1992, we witness the growth of this family as it changes for better and worse along with the world and the times. We may only see 4 days in 50 years, but it's enough to paint an intriguing picture...

A THORN IN THE FAMILY PAW peeks in on the lives of the Goodmans - Ed, Susan, Samantha, Jamie, and Emily. Starting in 1945 with Ed's return from the European theaters of World War II to his and Sue's 50th anniversary in 1992, we witness the growth of this family as it changes for better and worse along with the world and the times. We may only see 4 days in 50 years, but it's enough to paint an intriguing picture of a family and the struggles, strength, patience, and understanding it takes to keep moving forward.

OFFICE HOURS

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

"Office Hours" is loosely based a wonderful 6 month experience working with 4 ladies in the billing dept. of an L.A. company. What I found was that this type of office environment had little to do with work, but more about life. Yeah, the work got done, because all were very proficient at what they did, but most of the day's activities and conversations focused on the life that was going on in and around and...

"Office Hours" is loosely based a wonderful 6 month experience working with 4 ladies in the billing dept. of an L.A. company. What I found was that this type of office environment had little to do with work, but more about life. Yeah, the work got done, because all were very proficient at what they did, but most of the day's activities and conversations focused on the life that was going on in and around and through these people. They say that "truth is stranger than fiction", which it definitely is, but if you ask me - life is funnier than both of them.

IN A YELLOW WOOD

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

Jeremy Levin loved three things the most in the world: writing children's books, his English country home, and his wife Kate. Not necessarily in that order. When Kate suddenly dies in a traffic accident, Jeremy's life falls to pieces. Brought back to his home in Baltimore by his best friend Stacey, Jeremy is encouraged to seek
help in dealing with his wife's death, something he hasn't been able to do in the year...

Jeremy Levin loved three things the most in the world: writing children's books, his English country home, and his wife Kate. Not necessarily in that order. When Kate suddenly dies in a traffic accident, Jeremy's life falls to pieces. Brought back to his home in Baltimore by his best friend Stacey, Jeremy is encouraged to seek
help in dealing with his wife's death, something he hasn't been able to do in the year since she died. As Jeremy enters therapy not only does he start to deal with Kate's death, he also winds up learning more about his relationships with those he's been the closest to his whole life -- his mother, his sister, and his best friend.

THE OTHER HALF

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

Marilyn has passed away. Her friends Roberta, Fran, and Phyllis have been tasked with the job of finding the outfit that Marilyn will be buried in. While at Marilyn’s apartment, Roberta reveals a secret about Marilyn to Fran and Phyllis she has known for many years but never shared. Just why Roberta never told her friends Fran and Phyllis about Marilyn is revealed, and the answer comes as quite the surprise.

Marilyn has passed away. Her friends Roberta, Fran, and Phyllis have been tasked with the job of finding the outfit that Marilyn will be buried in. While at Marilyn’s apartment, Roberta reveals a secret about Marilyn to Fran and Phyllis she has known for many years but never shared. Just why Roberta never told her friends Fran and Phyllis about Marilyn is revealed, and the answer comes as quite the surprise.

AQUARIUS RISING

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

The Girls’ Theatre Alliance of Jackson High School is preparing to start work on their annual production. This year they’ve chosen to perform The Vagina Monologues. The school’s principal has agreed to let them do this play, as long as they cut one word from the script: Vagina. He has also given them the option to perform a “safer” play, one that’s a little more “appropriate.” The girls tell the principal they...

The Girls’ Theatre Alliance of Jackson High School is preparing to start work on their annual production. This year they’ve chosen to perform The Vagina Monologues. The school’s principal has agreed to let them do this play, as long as they cut one word from the script: Vagina. He has also given them the option to perform a “safer” play, one that’s a little more “appropriate.” The girls tell the principal they will perform the suggested play, but they decide to actually present the play Aquarius Rising – as a surprise. By the time Aquarius Rising
gets to its opening night, the members of the Girls’ Theatre Alliance will really show just what they are made of.

1st Degree

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

5 20-something female fans try to sneak themselves into the concert of their favorite band.

5 20-something female fans try to sneak themselves into the concert of their favorite band.

NUTZ & BOLTZ

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

They say "you can't go home again." Maybe........

They say "you can't go home again." Maybe........

Scalene

by Garry Michael Kluger

Synopsis

They say "Love is a many splendored thing." Um....not always.

They say "Love is a many splendored thing." Um....not always.