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THE BAND OF DRUNKS
They're young, wild and talented, hard-drinking, hard-living rock stars of their age ... Russia, in 1859. - THE LITTLE DICKENS
Someone has stolen London's Christmas puddings; it's up to the children of Dickens to solve the mystery.
NEW WORKS FOR THE STAGE BY JOSEPH REED HAYES

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LA CUCHARA
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Three generations of women taking a Sunday ride, with the humor, affection and near-demented discord that arises when family is in close proximity for more than ten minutes.
"There's both poignancy and joy in the way [Hayes] has cleverly captured the essence of a family's dynamics." ~ Orlando Sentinel -
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THE SHORT PLAYS
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THE SHORT PLAYS
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THE SHORT PLAYS
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PRESENTER
Founder, Word Play language-based series, former Alternative Programming Chair, Timucua Arts Foundation.
• DescolonizARTE Teatro - El Delantal Blanco & El Censo
• Hannah Benitez - Whitewashed
• The Coldharts - Legend of White Woman Creek
• The Coldharts - Edgar Allen
• Southeast Sister Cities Poets of Jacksonville and Orlando
• Poetry & Prose Writers of Tampa and Orlando
• Paul Castañeda and Juan Cantú - The Wiz
• Sanford's Love Your Shorts Film Festival 10th Anniversary
Creator, Jazz On Edge music series
• Jazz Spoken Here - spontaneous jazz meets unrehearsed words
• Tom Waits For No Man - Concert preview
• Bucket Boy
• La Lucha House Concert
• Nicole Omat and Derrick Harris Jazz On Edge Unplugged jazz popup series
• Jun Bustamante House Concert
• Heather Friedman Jazz On Edge Supper Club
• Brian Groder & Tonino Miano - Fluidensity series
• Per Danielsson Trio House Concert
• The Cook Trio House concert
• Edward Simon Trio & Tiptons Sax Quartet
• Jazz On Edge Vol 1 - The Eastside Combo, Claire Courchene, Brian Groder
In PROGRESS
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AFTER TWO
Ray loves Carly. Carly loves Darryl, but can't remember why. Sandi loves Bill. Bill loves the waitress. James loves his son. Sam hates everyone. Early morning in a late-night diner. Over and over and over ...
Staged reading and workshop, Lake County Repertory Theatre, Lower Lake CA: Brian Williams; Norman Winckler; Frank Perry: Hank Porter; Moira Harris; Frances Leuck; Max Oken. Finalist, "Playing by the Lake" Script Writing Festival
MY WORK
55 productions and readings from coast to coast and in three countries. From big stage, big band extravaganzas to intimate "living room" drama, his plays portray people on buses and in bars, in hotel rooms and government offices, farmhouse kitchens and jazz stages.
awards
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Orlando Fringe Festival 2022 Critics' Choice Awards
• Best Individual Performance, Drama: Sarah Lockard, The Mockingbird News
• Best Director: Leesa Casteneda, The Mockingbird News -
Orlando Sentinel Best of Theater 2022
• Leading Actor, Drama: Jesus Kahwati, If I Had My Way
• Leading Actor, Drama: Iris Lynne Sherman, If I Had My Way -
BroadwayWorld Orlando 2014
• Best Lead Actress: Desiree Perez, Solos
• Nominee, Best Director: Paul Castañeda, Solos - • Community Foundation of Jacksonville Art Ventures Fund Grant
• Orlando Science Center and Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office Artistic Partner funding, Pompeii's Table
• Two-time United Arts Professional Development Grant
• Florida DOS Division of Arts & Culture Special Cultural Project
• Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Individual Artist Fellowship
• United Arts Venue Subsidy Grant
• Telly Award, best independent video script
• Galati Research Grant
• Lake County Repertory Theatre "Playing by the Lake" Festival
• Awesome Foundation grant
• Three-time Artist-in-residence, Atlantic Center for the Arts.
PERFORMANCES
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Staged reading, Timucua Arts Foundation March 2023
• LA CUCHARA
spoken word w/John O'Leary, Timucua Arts Foundation Dec 2022 £
• IF I HAD MY WAY
Orlando Science Center June 2022; Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Individual Artist Fellowship; United Arts Venue Subsidy Grant
• THE MOCKINGBIRD NEWS
Orlando Fringe Festival May 2022; Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Individual Artist Fellowship
• AUTHENTIC SELVES reading
Timucua Arts Foundation Mar 2022
• JAZZ SPOKEN HERE w/La Lucha
Timucua White House Jan 2022 £
• IF I HAD MY WAY ¤, reading
Timucua White House December 2021
• DELIVERANCE
Timucua Arts Foundation, Digital streaming with live audience, March 2021 ¤£
• POMPEII'S TABLE
7 interconnected events supporting Orlando Science Center 2020-2021; Orlando Science Center and Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office Artistic Partner funding
• DESTINATION MOON
Timucua White House Rebroadcast Sep 2020 £
• A SLOW RIDE
Timucua White House Rebroadcast June 2020
• DELIVERANCE: The Grilled Cheese
Playwright's Round Table Connected Voices III, online June 2020.
• A LITTLE CRAZY
Bēma Productions, Victoria BC Fringe Festival Aug 2019
• A SLOW RIDE
Timucua White House April 2019 ¤ £
• Reading w/La Lucha
Timucua White House 2018 £
• DESTINATION MOON
Timucua White House July 2018 ¤♦ £
• BUCKET BOY
Timucua White House July 2017 ¤ £
• TOM WAITS FOR NO MAN
Timucua White House Nov 2015 ¤♦£
• Reading w/La Lucha, Timucua White House 2015 £
• Reading w/La Lucha, Jazz On Edge House Concert 2014 £
• Reading, w/Jun Bustamante, Jazz On Edge House Concert 2014
• A SLOW RIDE
13in13 Project: Downtown Credo July 2013
• THE RECORD COVER PROJECT
13in13 Project: University Club of Winter Park 2013
• SOLOS
13in13 Project: Lowndes Shakespeare Center Dec 2013 £
• 13in13 Project
13 creative events 2013
• IF I HAD MY WAY
Theater Row Studios NYC 2012
• A LITTLE CRAZY
House Theater Project May 2012; United Arts of Central Florida Artist Development Grant
• Reading, Jazz On Edge 2011
• IF I HAD MY WAY
Winter Park Playhouse 2009 ¤ winner, United Arts Professional Development Grant; Galati Research Grant
• Readings, Atlantic Center for the Arts
2007
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• WEST FARMS
VisionTV, Orlando 2008; Telly Award, best independent video script
• WEST FARMS
Playwrights' Round Table "Summer Shorts X", Valencia College Black Box Theatre July 2007
• WEST FARMS
Playwrights' Round Table "Launch 2006", Theatre Downtown, Orlando Dec 2006
• BUDDHA, MOHAMMED & JESUS WALK INTO A BAR
State Forensics Competition, University of Wisconsin 2006
• WEST FARMS
Finalist, "Notes From the Underground" one-act festival, NYC 2006
• WEST FARMS
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Critical Writing Competition, San Antonio TX 2006
• Readings, Kerouac House
2006
2005
• Reading w/David Amram, Stardust Video 2005
• SOLOS
Orlando Fringe Festival May 2004
• WHAT JAMES LEARNED ON THE INTERNET w/Brian Groder
Downtown Media Arts Center, Orlando 2004
• TELL IT TO THE BIRD
Beast Festival, Triangle Theatre, NYC Oct 2004
• AFTER TWO
Lake County Repertory Theatre CA 2004
• THE PLANETS ALIGN IN THEIR SINISTER DESIGN
Reading w/David Amram, Chapters on Park 2004
• A SLOW RIDE ¤, w/Christopher "Preacher Boy" Watkins
Kerouac Project Benefit May 2004
• A GOD IN ASPECT
Charade Drama Group, Bristol, England 2004
• AFTER TWO, workshop
"Playing by the Lake" Script Writing Festival 2003
• THE PLANETS ALIGN IN THEIR SINISTER DESIGN, Reading w/Brian Groder, Jazz Gallery NYC 2003
• A LITTLE CRAZY
Bill Whitney Players Portland, OR Feb 2003
• A LITTLE CRAZY
Finalist, ATC Fall 2003 Contest for Original Full-Length Plays
• A LITTLE CRAZY
Orlando Fringe Festival May 2002
• A LITTLE CRAZY
Eyewitness Theatre, Manchester England 2001
• Reading
w/Samuel R. Delany, Java Jabbers Coffee House 1997