Aaron Brown
- The M.O. of M.I. (the Modus Operandi of Male Intimacy) © 1995
A thriller about a gay couple who’s lives are ruined when a performance artist comes into their life. But he is more than a random drop in their bucket, and blackmail never looked so good.
The play was produced as a feature movie – rent via Blockbuster/Netflix or purchase on amazon.
Two-Act – 1 set
3M
- Norm L. © 1998
Computer programmer, Norman Laithum, relocates from the big city to a rural, religious southern town for work. Unfortunately, the townspeople don’t take kindly to his being gay, and kidnap him for orientation brainwashing. Each stage of brainwashing deconstructs his sense of self, and survival instincts. It becomes clear in this thriller that there is nothing about religion, humanity, or life that is normal. And there is no love greater than that of a mother for their child.
Awarded Vortex Theater “Fire and Brimstone” award for Excellent in Playwrighting, 1999.
Three-Act
7M
4F
- The Bridge Burner © 2000
A gay couple has their lives turned upside down when a drug abusing brother, fresh from a failed suicide attempt, comes to them for help. This play examines drug addiction, enabling, the family and the inefficacy of the establishment to help such people. Ultimately it asks: “Who really has the problem.”
Two-Act
5M
3F
- Hysteria © 2005
On February 18, 1820, 27-year-old Lavinia Fisher was hanged in South Carolina for murder, alongside her husband. For her execution, she wore her white wedding dress. They were executed for the robbery and murders of guests at their inn, the Six Mile House, in Charleston, SC. This thriller explores subjugation of women, the couple’s descent into black horror, and exposes the madness that comes from climbing into bed with the Devil.
Winner of Steppin’ Stones One Act Play Competition, 2007.
Winner of the Vortex Excellence in Playwrighting Award
One-Act
2M
4F
- Where There’s a Will © 1993
In the 50s, William Winston the 3rd dies while invalidating his will. A con team trying to rob him is devastated by his passing, and abandons the idea. Later, they individually decide to get the money, and mischief ensues. However, would-be thieves are confounded when they discover that the now-deceased William had a little secret.
Two-Act
6M
4F
Chorus and orchestra
