PUBLICATIONS
John E Medlin is proud of every project that they’ve created. Each one has a prominent role in their career and have been enjoyed by fans of all ages and backgrounds. Browse through the list of titles below.
GHOST LIGHT
Tiana, Luke, and Esther return to their hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana to mourn the death of their father. Strange, paranormal activity starts to haunt them the longer they stay in their family home. The three are forced to face fifteen years of unresolved conflict and trauma if they ever hope to overcome this supernatural threat. Ghost Light is a full-length southern gothic horror piece.
A NIGHT ON THE BRIDGE
10-minute stage play
A woman walks alone at night. She approaches the edge of a bright, looks down, and prepares to leap. Suddenly a man approaches. This chance encounter would shape both of their lives.
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Themes: Depression, Suicide, Women's Rights, Noh Theatre, Atmospheric, Poetic.
HEY KIDDO
A 20-Minute stage play
Jonathan and Katye rent a studio in the basement of a cabin in the woods to create their dream picture. When the host, Michael, starts acting strange, Jonathan and Katye must decide what is more important. Their film or their lives. This is a horror/thriller.
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Themes: LGBTQIA+ Leads, Stage Combat, Projection Design, Found Footage, Homophobia, Strong Female Character.
COMING OUT
Full-Length Drama
"Coming Out" is the story of a production gone wrong. A theatre company is attempting to put on a show that discusses the last century of Queer history. In the process, they uncover the trauma, prejudices, and stereotypes that still exist within the community today.
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Themes: LGBTQIA+ History, Transphobia, Homophobia, Representation, Metatheatrical, Mass Shootings.
A BRUSH WITH DEATH (WIP)
Full-length Horror
Phoenix Garcia is a struggling artist in Austin, Texas. When the stress of opening a gallery weighs on their fractured mind, they must find the strength to finish their collection or crumble over the pressure. A Brush with Death is a bloody and disturbing spectacle.