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AARON CHRISTOPHER (1976 - )
Nationality: USAemail: Click here to contact Website: Click here
Literary Agent: Groovy Kid Productions
aaron is originally from a farm just outside of Falun, Kansas. He began writing plays in the early years of his college career and produced his first work Murder by Default in 1998. He received a Ba in theatre at Bethel College in North Newton Kansas in 1999 and would eventually move to Minneapolis, MN to pursue his playwrighting career. In 2005 Christopher was the sole founder of Urban Samurai Productions a not for profit independent theatre company. Urban Samurai Productions has since produced four of his works including The Fam (Minneapolis, MN 2005), Quarter Life Crisis (Minneapolis, MN 2005), Livelihood (Minneapolis, MN 2006), and Protection Program (Minneapolis, MN in 2006). Christopher's main body of work falls into the genre of dark comedy that contains observations of the human condition in the midst of a high tech/fast pace culture. He has been credited as having the unique ability to make half the audience cringe while the other half is laughing hysterically at his parody of real issues that frequently hit very close to home.
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American Apathy Fam, The Livelihood Murder By Default Protection Program Quarter Life CrisisAmerican Apathy
Synopsis:
Despite their Fiber Boost Juicer 5000 and 28 passenger SUV, Ron and Judy are sensing a void in their lives. Their stylish condescending friends Elaine and David assure them that it's nothing their credit cards can't handle, pushing them further and further along their eternal quest to have everything. But when imminent bankruptcy looms large they may be forced to wake up from their "blissful" American Dream.
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1st Produced:
The Playwright Center, Waring Jones Theater, Minneapolis MN 2008
Organisations:
Urban Samurai Productions
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Genre:
dark comedy Comedy
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Male: 4 Female: 2 Other: -
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Top of PageFam, The
Synopsis:
When home is another word for the very bowels of hell, corrupted traditionalism, misguided Christianity, and passive aggressive parenting all rear their heads in this unforgiving comedic portrayal of the modern American Family. Mom and Dad desperately want to keep intact the image of a happy, stable, loving family and they're willing to gloss over and even blatantly ignore horrific levels of dysfunction to do it. But as the family gathers for traditional weekly dinner it becomes overly apparent that the status quo is in imminent peril as the children avery, Owen, and Debra decide to draw a line. This induces a volley of brutal honesty and the uncovering of countless skeletons that threatens the families very foundation.
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2 Act Play. Running time is 2 hours with A 10 minute intermission.
1st Produced:
Interact Center, Minneapolis, MN 2005
Organisations:
Urban Samurai Productions
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Genre:
dark comedy Comedy
Parts:
Male: 3 Female: 3 Other: -
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Top of PageLivelihood
Synopsis:
after being un-employed for nearly six months Jason is desperate to land a job. as he enters into his third and final interview with the head of human resources for a giant soulless corporation it becomes painfully clear that it will take the sacrifice of every ounce of his integrity and possibly his life in order to get the job. Laugh and cringe as Jason jumps through countless demeaning and politically incorrect hoops as the power mad interviewer tries to corner him into a variety of humiliations. Inspired by the Enron scandal this dark comedy explores the price one is willing to pay to acquire and retain wealth and power.
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Both roles were written to be played by males but with the slight Alteration of A few gender specific lines either or both roles could be played by females.
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Urban Samurai Productions
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Genre:
dark comedy 60 min One act
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: - Other: -
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Top of PageMurder By Default
Synopsis:
a murder takes place at the Tenderloin Mansion during a birthday party for the families 'dear', elderly, and completely psychotic aunt Ruby. Pandemonium ensues as the guests and hosts find themselves in midst of a mass murderer or a mass of murderers no one can be sure in this mixed up hilarious farce with vague whispers of a Greek tragedy. "Sad isn't it, when friends and lovers can be torn apart by something as simple as a high powered semi-automatic pistol."
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This play is fantastic for High School or College companies to produce! The bizarre twists And goofy comedy will keep Any Audience engaged And completely entertained. 2 Act play. Running Time Is 1 hr 15 Minutes with A 10 minute intermission
1st Produced:
Bethel College Fine Arts Center Drama Lab 1998
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Genre:
comedy/farce Comedy
Parts:
Male: 7 Female: 5 Other: 5
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Top of PageProtection Program
Synopsis:
Otto Pfaff , it seems, lacks the ability to pronounce his own alias, assigned to him after being placed under Federal protection. His handler, a U.S. marshal drops Otto off in a small-town apartment and assures him that he'll be safe and then becomes completely unavailable. Otto, apparently never stable in the most placid of circumstances, descends into a hysterical tizzy at the arrival of Cynthia who has rented the same apartment due to a lease mix up. The two suddenly find themselves faking a rather surreal marriage to protect his identity and her honor in the midst of their intrusive neighbors. Then tension and pace builds right up to the end when Otto must face a life or death situation with only his interior decorating skills to protect him.
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2 Act Play. Running time is roughly 2 hours with A 10 minute intermission.
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Urban Samurai Productions
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Genre:
comedy/farce Comedy
Parts:
Male: 6 Female: 3 Other: -
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Top of PageQuarter Life Crisis
Synopsis:
Emotions erupt into an explosion of unbridled confusion in the middle of a romantic dinner for two, as a young couple experience the hardships of finding direction, identity, and love in a postmodern era. Daniel and Danielle have been together for almost four years and it's time to make some decisions, hard decisions, life decisions. Unfortunately Danielle can't even decide on what to order for dinner. a severly psychotic and paranoid waiter helps pressure her into a frenzy of introspection leading to a five minute stint in lesbianism and considering a career in taxidermy as the severly co-dependant Daniel, intent on proposing marriage, suddenly finds himself scrambling to save their relationship.
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1st Produced:
Presented at the Brave New Workshop as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2005
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Urban Samurai Productions
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Genre:
dark comedy 60 min One act
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 1 Other: -
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