Aidan Murphy Chicago-Based Playwright

There have been many sequels to Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House," but this is the first to focus on Torvald, the reluctant father left behind. 

2 Hours

Vovis Center commission 2017; Davenport Award for Playwriting 2018

A pious homemaker sets about writing a novel for her son that will aid in his moral development. Difficulties ensue when her writing goes viral.

90 Minutes

Knox College New Plays Festival Honoree 2019

Evelyn lives with her two husbands, Jack and Owen, and their daughter, Celine. Financial difficulties and the  sale of their house result in comic misunderstandings for this postmodern family.

90 Minutes

A musical revue hosted by an aging jazz singer reflecting on his youth, his music, and his one true love.

30 Minutes 

Two bull giraffes dispute territorial boundaries on a sultry summer day. Who will emerge victorious?

10 Minutes

Prairie Players First Look Festival Honoree 2017; Davenport Award for Playwriting 2016

Two public radio broadcasters attempt to perform a fundraising miracle with the eviction process already underway.

10 Minutes

An attempt to replicate a famous psychological study involving marshmallows leads to deliciously unscientific results.

10 Minutes

Published in Catch Literary Magazine

Cash Court contestants have signed contracts waiving their right to a fair trial for the chance to win $1,000,000. It's America's most exciting courtroom.

10 Minutes

Finding his fish is pregnant, an ordinary man goes extraordinary lengths to hold a pet store employee responsible.

10 Minutes

Eureka College 10-Minute Play Festival Finalist 2014; Neil Labute New Plays Festival Finalist 2014