Michael Higgins, Playwright
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LAUNCH DAY (Love Stories from the Year 2108)

3 M, 3 W - with doubling


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When a brilliant engineer decides to leave our dying planet to help colonize another world, her ex-boyfriend has one last chance to convince her that the Earth – and their relationship – can be saved. Six couples wrestle with the future of love in this sci-fi comedy. 

● Staged Reading, Benchmark Theatre’s Fever Dream Festival, 2018. Director: Tara Wolfe
● Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatists, 2017.
Director: Georgette Verdin.
● Staged Reading, Capital Stage Playwrights’ Revolution, 2017. Director: Kirk Blackinton.


YOU MUST ACT NOW

1 M, 1 W

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Joe Barkman, one-time king of the TV infomercial, is on the verge of a deal to save his career. But when a sexy fan drops by, it’s Barkman who must decide what’s a bargain and what’s too good to be true. A comedy about honesty -- and other things that are not sold in stores.

● Semifinalist: Dayton Playhouse FutureFest 2016
● Semifinalist: The Road Theatre Company’s Summer Playwrights Festival 2016
● Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatists, 2015. Director: Rachel Edwards Harvith
           




HORRIBLE WEAPONS OF THE FUTURE

2 M, 2 W

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A young scientist on the run from the authorities lands in the underground lab of a secret military contractor. Her only way out: Build the ultimate weapon. A comedy about war, peace and ray guns.

● Finalist: The Navigators' Lift-Off New Play Series, 2017.
● Semifinalist: Sanguine Theatre Company’s Project Playwright Festival, 2017 
● One of five scripts selected for Independent Filmmaker Project Chicago’s Screenwriters Workshop, 2015.
● Staged Reading (excerpt), Independent Filmmaker Project Chicago’s Screenwriters Workshop, 2015.
● Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatists, 2014. Director: Richard Shavzin.


SUPER WINNING MADE EASY

3 M, 2 W and 2 M or W

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When his career as a self-help guru falters, Zack Barton hatches a  comeback plan: He will spy on the world’s most extreme winners and learn their secrets. But a rival guru stands in his way. A comedy about positive thinking and crushing your enemies.

● Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatists, 2014. Director: Russ Tutterow
 

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