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Jeffrey James Keyes

New York, NY

Jeffrey James Keyes is a playwright and travel writer. Recent credits include: 59E59, Old Vic, EST, Write Club NYC, Fn Productions, Manhattan Rep, Unbounded Theater Company, and the 78th Street Theatre Lab. He has trained at Columbia University (MFA,... view more

  1. on July 4, 2011
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    Break a leg, guys!
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    Hello, My Name is Billy - New Musical, 2011 Fringe Festival by Dana Viltz

    A sardonic look at one gay man’s pursuit of the ultimate high, Billy reminds us that ‘Life’s rife with addiction!”

    • 101% funded $5,050 pledged
    • 40 backers
    • Funded Aug 26, 2011
  3. on March 8, 2011
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    Working Theater Directors Salon 2011 by Working Theater

    The Salon gives emerging directors the chance to showcase their work, meet with other directors, and hear from leaders in field.

    • 104% funded $1,569 pledged
    • 40 backers
    • Funded Apr 08, 2011
  4. on October 14, 2010
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    The Man at the Counter by Brian McAllister

    A sweet and simple short film about a boy who works in a coffee shop and how his encounter with an old man prompts his journey into adulthood.

    • 102% funded $10,245 pledged
    • 121 backers
    • Funded Dec 01, 2010
  5. on June 30, 2010
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    Tick Tock Time Emporium - a short film by Morgan Faust by kristie lutz

    What if you could buy time? What kind would you buy? A modern day fairytale about a mischievous little girl named Max and a mysterious time shop.

    Funding Unsuccessful (07/23/2010)
  6. on April 10, 2010
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    Back "The Pack"!!! by Packawallop Productions

    The Pack is a group of 35 theater artists that meet monthly to create and share work. This work is then presented through The Lounge Series.

    • 130% funded $2,600 pledged
    • 62 backers
    • Funded May 25, 2010
  7. on March 31, 2010
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    The End of Days by Jeffrey James Keyes

    A new play by Jeffrey James Keyes

    • 100% funded $2,000 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Mar 31, 2010
  8. on February 5, 2010
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    The End of Days, the sample

    Thank you to everyone who has backed this project! If you haven't, no worries! You still have time. I wanted to attach a sample from the script and let you know that on February 19th a sneak peek of The End of Days will be presented at Center Stage NY at their benefit. Enjoy this selection from the piece, and see you all soon!

    Sample text from The End of Days,
    copyright 2010 Jeffrey James Keyes all rights reserved

    NINA
    Why do we hang onto things?

    KITT
    I dunno, we just do.

    NINA
    I’m a different person.

    He looks at her.

    KITT
    What do you mean?

    NINA
    I’m just...I’m a different person.

    KITT
    No you’re not, you’re just older.

    NINA
    Hey.

    KITT
    I mean, you’ve grown up. We both have. We’re adults. When we knew each other...when we used to know each other we were like young adults. Now it’s different. You’re a woman, now. Don’t say you’re a different person because you...you’re not. You’re not a different person, just older. And I like the older Nina. What? I do.

    NINA
    You don’t know the “older Nina”.

    KITT
    Oh?

    NINA
    You wouldn’t know her from a girl you’d pass on the street.

    KITT
    That a fact?

    NINA
    Sure is.

    KITT
    I find that hard to believe.

    They come dangerously close. She doesn’t know if she’s going to hit him or kiss him.

    NINA
    You smell the same.

    KITT
    I do?

    NINA
    You sure do.

    KITT
    What do I smell like?

    NINA
    I dunno. Pine needles.

    KITT
    Pine needles?

    NINA
    Yeah. Pine needles.

    KITT
    I haven’t heard that before.

    She shrugs.

    NINA
    It’s what you smell like.

    KITT
    Is that okay?

    NINA
    Course it’s okay, it’s what you smell like.

    KITT
    Good.

    NINA
    I need a drink.

    She gets up.

    KITT
    Where are you going?

    NINA
    I’m going to open a bottle of wine. You still drink, right?

    KITT
    What do you think?

    NINA
    You never know these days.

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    The End of Days by Jeffrey James Keyes

    A new play by Jeffrey James Keyes

    • $2,000 funding goal
    • 03/31/2010 Funding Ended
  10. on January 14, 2010
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    Associations of Hip by Diana Stahl & Kristy Dodson

    Om Shanti Biatch! Don't forget to check back with us or The Overturn Theatre Ensemble on January 10th to see if your donation is tax-deductible!

    • 103% funded $4,128 pledged
    • 71 backers
    • Funded Jan 15, 2010