Gary L. Day
- Behind These Eyes
Psychological drama. An emotionally crippled public defender tries to help a gay man who has admitted to a brutal double murder. Her efforts lead her toward a shattering emotional realization.
Premiered at Philadelphia’ Daylight Zone Theater. Winner of the East Central Theater Conference Award for Best Play of 1998. Staged readings in NYC.
Two-Act: 2 hours – minimalist set
8M: 20s-40s, doubling possible
1F: 30s
- Preserved in Amber
Family drama. A straight and a gay brother, along with their spouses, bury their abusive father when a stranger appears at the funeral. It is the brother’s mother, who abandoned them 25 years ago. As the mother tries to reconcile with her sons, secrets are revealed that ultimately help begin a healing process.
Premiered at the Daylight Zone.
Two-Act: 2 hour – adaptable unit set
3M: 20s-40s
3F: 20s-50s
- Bend Over, Straight Boy!
Comedy/drama. A gay man and straight woman are best friends. Both seem to have found the man of their dreams. The gay man discovers they have been seeing the same man.
Premiered in Philadelphia by ErotiZone Theatricks.
One or Two-Act: 75 min. – three-scene set, adaptable to small stages
2M: 20s, 40s
1F: 40s
- Sacrilegious Sequels
Comedy/satire/drama. An episodic exploration of various figures from Christian mythology, and what they’re up to today. Lucifer approaches the gates of Heaven, intent on resigning his post as the Devil. He discovers that Yahweh has already resigned as the Lord. It is revealed the big fight between Yahweh and Lucifer was really all about. Other characters include: Eve, Cain, Gabriel, Jesus and Mephistopheles.
One or Two-Act: 1 hr. 30 min. – unit set
8M: all ages
1F: changes if director casts women in angel/demon roles