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Samantha Macher

Samantha Macher

Samantha Macher is an MFA Playwright from Hollins University (Roanoke, VA), and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in Religious Studies and Philosophy. During her graduate career, she has had several readings and productions, and is also a Reva Shiner Comedy Award Finalist. She is an emeritus Playwright-in-Residence at SkyPilot Theatre in Los Angeles. She has been a high school Latin teacher, an EMT, and guinea pig enthusiast, but is now a part-time writer, full-time project manager, and Sheltie mom. Her favorite color is pink.

Works by Samantha Macher

Performable Collections Aesop Refabled cover Comedy Aesop Refabled Aesop's timeless fables get a 21st century reboot, with 8 writers putting a contemporary comic spin to the classic yarns. 45-60 min 3-11 females, 3-11 males, (with the option of a gender-blind 3-actor cast; 3-21 performers possible).
Shorts B-E Aggressive cover Drama B-E Aggressive When high school outcast Janae gets assaulted at a party and pictures start spreading around the school, she hatches a plot for revenge that even her closest friends may not be able to get behind. 5-7 min 5 females.
Shorts Hashtag Adorable cover Comedy Hashtag Adorable Elizabeth is dying to ask her crush to prom, but that means coming out publicly—can Elizabeth find the courage to take that step? 8-12 min 2 females, 1 male, 5-10+ any gender.
One-Act Plays O Holy Nite cover Comedy O Holy Nite Five comic Christmas vignettes tell stories themed on the (public domain) Christmas carol that accompanies them. 40-50 min 2-9 females, 7-13 males, (9-21 performers possible).
Performable Collections Please Say Yes: Short Plays About Promposing cover Comedy Please Say Yes: Short Plays About Promposing Ten short plays about the cultural phenomenon known as "promposing" explore both the sublime and the ridiculous in this modern coming-of-age ritual. 95-110 min 4-17 females, 3-11 males, 6+ any gender (7-34+ performers possible).
Performable Collections Pushed cover Dramedy Pushed From cyberbullying to sibling rivalry, struggling with peer pressure, depression and talking carrots, this collection of short plays tackles real issues in the lives of high school students through comedy, drama and everything in between. 65-75 min 5-23 females, 3-17 males (8-35 performers possible).
Shorts The Warrior's Belt cover Comedy The Warrior's Belt Miguel is willing to do whatever it takes to get his karate yellow belt, even if it means going to the mat with his twin sister. 7-9 min 1 female, 1 male, 1 any gender (3 performers total).
Bundles Vignette-Style Script Bundle cover Genre varies by title Vignette-Style Script Bundle Thirteen plays written in the popular vignette (aka episodic) style, often with very flexible casting, great for classwork and performance alike. 23-110 min Varies by title.