Death of a Hollywood Screenwriter

A playwright-turned-copywriter gets an unexpected shot at a dream he had let die, and it feels good. But what of friendship? What of art? What of the Daodejing? In an Austin hotel lobby where self-help podcasters, zombies, and Sumerian priests come and go, “Death of a Hollywood Screenwriter” explores these questions, and also asks: When is trying to get a gold star worth the best years of your life?

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A play by Matt Kagen

Directed by Olivia Gilliatt

Featuring a rotating ensemble including Brandon Dial*, Olivia Gilliatt*, Emily Xu Hall*, Dave Quay*, Joshua David Robinson*, Zack Segel*, Danielle Skraastad*, & Kerry Warren*

*All actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.