Steve's plays have been awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where he has been invited to work and learn multiple times, taking workshops from the industry's best writers like Marsha Norman, Edward Albee, Lee Blessing, Michael Weller, Melanie Marnich, Noah Haidle and many more. While receiving his MFA in Acting at The University of Tennessee, Steve continued to write and present his plays. During his undergraduate studies at Western Washington University he was nationally recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for writing and starring in his one-act play Brian and Joe, which won the Davey Marlin Jones Award for Outstanding Production of a One-Act play. From there he was invited on fellowship to The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center for their Playwright's Conference where he took part in the development process of plays by Rebecca Gilman, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Deborah Zoe-Laufer.
National New Play Network, New Play Exchange Link: newplayexchange.org/users/11533/steve-sherman
National New Play Network, New Play Exchange Link: newplayexchange.org/users/11533/steve-sherman
Plays
The Carol!
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Grief
3M 2F
Madeline and her pretentious born-again brother Brandon, attempt to help their Grandmother, Margaret, in the aftermath of their Grandfather's death. Brandon's awkward roommate Cole, and Nick, a funeral home worker, are thrown into the lives of the grieving trio.
3M 2F
Madeline and her pretentious born-again brother Brandon, attempt to help their Grandmother, Margaret, in the aftermath of their Grandfather's death. Brandon's awkward roommate Cole, and Nick, a funeral home worker, are thrown into the lives of the grieving trio.
A Fly In November
3M 2F
A Fly In November focuses on Lucas, a young slave in Knoxville, Tennessee, who is caught up in the conflict of two brothers fighting on opposite sides during the Civil War. The play takes place amidst the turmoil of a single week in November of 1863, just before and after the battle of Fort Sanders.
*Finalist for the NNPN/Kennedy Center MFA Playwright's Workshop
*Finalist for the John Cullum Playwriting Competition
3M 2F
A Fly In November focuses on Lucas, a young slave in Knoxville, Tennessee, who is caught up in the conflict of two brothers fighting on opposite sides during the Civil War. The play takes place amidst the turmoil of a single week in November of 1863, just before and after the battle of Fort Sanders.
*Finalist for the NNPN/Kennedy Center MFA Playwright's Workshop
*Finalist for the John Cullum Playwriting Competition
Stained Glass Windows
2M 2F
After David comes out to his sister Claire and gains her acceptance, the two siblings imagine four possible scenarios of how their parents are going to take it before they get home.
Quotes from Reviews (Originally produced in Orlando, FL by BlueFish Prod. at Orlando Shakes & Orlando Fringe)
"Sherman's writing shines in the scene that gives "Stained Glass Windows" its name — one of the most beautiful explanations of how to look at being gay that I've heard.” ~Matthew Palm; Orlando Sentinel
“Sherman’s script is suave and knowing, evincing excellent performances...” ~Al Krulick; Orlando Weekly
2M 2F
After David comes out to his sister Claire and gains her acceptance, the two siblings imagine four possible scenarios of how their parents are going to take it before they get home.
Quotes from Reviews (Originally produced in Orlando, FL by BlueFish Prod. at Orlando Shakes & Orlando Fringe)
"Sherman's writing shines in the scene that gives "Stained Glass Windows" its name — one of the most beautiful explanations of how to look at being gay that I've heard.” ~Matthew Palm; Orlando Sentinel
“Sherman’s script is suave and knowing, evincing excellent performances...” ~Al Krulick; Orlando Weekly
On Campus
4M 3F
On Campus reflects the pressures put upon university students who try to establish various relationships despite social and cultural differences. Meanwhile, a precarious relationship between a student and professor throws all characters into a downward spiral, forcing everyone to help each other overcome the challenges of college life.
Quotes from Reviews (Original workshop production at the L.A.B.A. Theatre in New York, NY)
"On Campus has writing that will stand the test of time. It would not be surprising to see this play being done "On Campus" at colleges all over the country." ~Michael Roderick, Broadwayworld
"Sherman's written a polished and well crafted play. The writing is sharp and crisp with well defined characters who speak dialogue that sounds natural and convincing." ~Karen Tortora-Lee, The Happiest Medium
"Sherman has written a play that is able to skillfully interweave the lives of all these characters, show us their individual journeys while still giving us the big picture of how one person’s actions can cause ripples that affect those in their community." ~Karen Tortora-Lee, The Happiest Medium
4M 3F
On Campus reflects the pressures put upon university students who try to establish various relationships despite social and cultural differences. Meanwhile, a precarious relationship between a student and professor throws all characters into a downward spiral, forcing everyone to help each other overcome the challenges of college life.
Quotes from Reviews (Original workshop production at the L.A.B.A. Theatre in New York, NY)
"On Campus has writing that will stand the test of time. It would not be surprising to see this play being done "On Campus" at colleges all over the country." ~Michael Roderick, Broadwayworld
"Sherman's written a polished and well crafted play. The writing is sharp and crisp with well defined characters who speak dialogue that sounds natural and convincing." ~Karen Tortora-Lee, The Happiest Medium
"Sherman has written a play that is able to skillfully interweave the lives of all these characters, show us their individual journeys while still giving us the big picture of how one person’s actions can cause ripples that affect those in their community." ~Karen Tortora-Lee, The Happiest Medium
Restore!
5M 3F
A parody on Restoration Comedy, Restore! follows Gibberish and his crony as they disguise themselves to put a stop to the wedding of the woman he adores. A contemporary absurdist comedy that parodies token Restoration story lines and character types.
5M 3F
A parody on Restoration Comedy, Restore! follows Gibberish and his crony as they disguise themselves to put a stop to the wedding of the woman he adores. A contemporary absurdist comedy that parodies token Restoration story lines and character types.
The Ones You Can't See
2M 4F
A corny, young children's book author who wants to be a Dad struggles to keep his head up after learning about his sister's cancer and his girlfriend's decision concerning their unborn baby.
*Semi-finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Playwright's Conference
(Staged reading produced by "For the Love Productions" in New York, NY.)
2M 4F
A corny, young children's book author who wants to be a Dad struggles to keep his head up after learning about his sister's cancer and his girlfriend's decision concerning their unborn baby.
*Semi-finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Playwright's Conference
(Staged reading produced by "For the Love Productions" in New York, NY.)
Brian and Joe
4M (45 Minute One-Act)
A friendship forms between Brian, a mentally challenged man working as a janitor during the graveyard shift at a church, and Joe, a first-time robber trying to use the chapel as a sanctuary to hide from the police.
*NW Drama Conference/KCACTF Award Winner*
4M (45 Minute One-Act)
A friendship forms between Brian, a mentally challenged man working as a janitor during the graveyard shift at a church, and Joe, a first-time robber trying to use the chapel as a sanctuary to hide from the police.
*NW Drama Conference/KCACTF Award Winner*
Screenplays and Pilots
The Piano Love Affair
Screenplay based on the book and true story about Charlie Brakebill, a Tennessee farm boy stationed in France during WWII. How he courted Anthelmette, a young French woman in pharmacy school. How they were separated by the war, and how nearly 70 years later, Charlie found closure. FOR LINK TO PROJECT'S PAGE AND SHORT FILM CLICK HERE
Short Film Awards:
WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE FAVORITE SHORT FILM; WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE FAVORITE TENNESSEE FILM; WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 3RD PLACE SHORT FILM; WINNER OLYMPUS FILM FESTIVAL OUTSTANDING WAR SHORT
Screenplay based on the book and true story about Charlie Brakebill, a Tennessee farm boy stationed in France during WWII. How he courted Anthelmette, a young French woman in pharmacy school. How they were separated by the war, and how nearly 70 years later, Charlie found closure. FOR LINK TO PROJECT'S PAGE AND SHORT FILM CLICK HERE
Short Film Awards:
WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE FAVORITE SHORT FILM; WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE FAVORITE TENNESSEE FILM; WINNER KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 3RD PLACE SHORT FILM; WINNER OLYMPUS FILM FESTIVAL OUTSTANDING WAR SHORT
Searching for Sanctuary
Screenplay based on Steve's award winning play Brian and Joe. Joe robs a convenience store after being unjustly fired from his job and learning that he and his girlfriend Tess are pregnant with a child who will have special needs. After the robbery, he seeks refuge with his backpack full of money at a nearby chapel. There, he unexpectedly encounters Brian, a pleasant-natured, mentally challenged janitor, working the graveyard shift at the church.
Screenplay based on Steve's award winning play Brian and Joe. Joe robs a convenience store after being unjustly fired from his job and learning that he and his girlfriend Tess are pregnant with a child who will have special needs. After the robbery, he seeks refuge with his backpack full of money at a nearby chapel. There, he unexpectedly encounters Brian, a pleasant-natured, mentally challenged janitor, working the graveyard shift at the church.
*Steve's works are Registered with the Writer's Guild of America and Brian and Joe/Searching for Sanctuary is copyrighted by law.
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