Mando Gonzalvez

Hello and welcome to my NPX Page! I am a playwright currently in Pittsburgh originating from San Jose, CA. I write action and sci-fi plays with a focus on the emotional journey of the hero. I also have a soft spot for coming-of-age stories, as you may see in my repertoire here. Feel free to reach out! I am a big collaborator with a big fat writing heart.

Hello and welcome to my NPX Page! I am a playwright currently in Pittsburgh originating from San Jose, CA. I write action and sci-fi plays with a focus on the emotional journey of the hero. I also have a soft spot for coming-of-age stories, as you may see in my repertoire here. Feel free to reach out! I am a big collaborator with a big fat writing heart.

Scripts

The Midnight Signal

by Mando Gonzalvez

Cast Size
8—12
Genre
adventure,
comedy,
mystery/thriller,
science fiction

After the untimely disappearance of her older sister, Selena’s life has been filled with nightmares. When her sister’s voice spontaneously plays over the radio, she is forced to re-unite with an old friend to finally trace the source of the illusive “Midnight Signal.”

After the untimely disappearance of her older sister, Selena’s life has been filled with nightmares. When her sister’s voice spontaneously plays over the radio, she is forced to re-unite with an old friend to finally trace the source of the illusive “Midnight Signal.”

Pizza Bosa

by Mando Gonzalvez

Cast Size
14—20
Genre
drama,
period,
political

When a college freshmen named Hannah moves to Pittsburgh and starts working at a hole-in-the-wall pizza place, a viral Tik Tok she filmed incites a new rush of customers. Will the good business last? Or will Pizza Bosa close like other downtown businesses?

When a college freshmen named Hannah moves to Pittsburgh and starts working at a hole-in-the-wall pizza place, a viral Tik Tok she filmed incites a new rush of customers. Will the good business last? Or will Pizza Bosa close like other downtown businesses?

The Night is Young

by Mando Gonzalvez

Cast Size
7—15
Genre
comedy,
drama,
holiday,
romantic comedy

Aria, a 28 year old, is attending a New Year's party with her semi-serious boyfriend, Trent, when she gets cold feet. Follow Aria and her best friend Carl as she scopes out the potential one-night-stands before the new year arrives.

Aria, a 28 year old, is attending a New Year's party with her semi-serious boyfriend, Trent, when she gets cold feet. Follow Aria and her best friend Carl as she scopes out the potential one-night-stands before the new year arrives.

Oxbow Lake

by Mando Gonzalvez

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Cast Size
3
Genre
drama,
fantasy,
mystery/thriller,
science fiction

When Calvin finds himself outside of the regular flow of time, he makes an unlikely kinship with a man in the void who guides him back to reality through a trail of unaddressed memories.

When Calvin finds himself outside of the regular flow of time, he makes an unlikely kinship with a man in the void who guides him back to reality through a trail of unaddressed memories.