Script Samples

Thalia Follies sketches

A collection of Gregory's comedy scenes for the Thalia Follies at Symphony Space, an ongoing revue of contemporary culture, satirizing everything from the latest presidential election to the greatest celebrity erection . . .

 


Touchdown Jesus

A tragic hero's journey through brain trauma's long-term effects on former football players.  "Downtown" Don McGinn can't hold down a job since he retired from pro ball.  Now, in search of more drugs to kill his constant headache and quiet the violent voices, D.T. finds himself back at the doctor's office  . . .


Galileo Was a Leo?

A fable about life directions and life on other planets.  Jeff has transported to Alien Jeff's planet and fallen in love with Alien Susan, who's just like his wife but more attracitve.  To get his revenge, Alien Jeff has transported to Earth and begun an affair with Earth Susan . . .


Red State/Blue State

A tragic comedy about the union of two souls as well as two segments of the U.S. population.  After enjoying the appetizer of their seventh anniversary dinner, Ellie and Don have moved on to a main course of acrimony . . .


Men with Clubs

A comic meditation on straight male friendship.  Three friends carry the fourth on stage.  The unconscious one, Hammer, has been hit in the head with a golf club wielded by his best friend Clay, a timid man moved to a moment of rage . . .


Rock Out

A love story told through interpretive dance and recorded music.  Gary works in Mary's office.  He wants to dance to the beat of her heart.  Mary secretly loves Gary, too.  Will the holiday office party be the moment they sync up . . .?


All Time Hits

A multi-voiced two-hander that mines the hidden deposits of loss and isolation in all of us.  Bert, a radio DJ pushing thirty, realizes one night that maybe he should have zigged when he zagged in life . . .