Commissions
If you are seeking a custom play written to your specifications, or assistance on an existing script, please contact Elizabeth with the relevant details. Pricing will vary dependent on length, research involved, and turn around time. Special considerations will be made for educators.
“The person I’ve turned to time after time for feedback on my scripts is Elizabeth Keel. I cannot imagine my scripts’ lives without her. I can highly recommend her, but I’ll go one better. She is a “must” for hopeful scriptwriters and old hands alike because she’s so darn good at what she does. Be kind to your script and give it the gift of Elizabeth Keel.”
Linda Street-Ely, Playwright & President/Co-Founder of Paper Airplane Publishing
PREVIOUS COMMISSIONS
Photo by Melissa Taylor. L to R: Macy Herrera, Joe Serpa Daniels, Jeremy Gee, and Jordi Viscarri.
WINTER 2021
Panto Little Mermaid was co-written with Shawanna Renee Rivon for Stages Theatre. A tidal wave of magic, romance, and hilarity. Hans Christian Anderson’s tale is reimagined in Galveston Bay, as marine biologists and lovable sea creatures work together to save their shores from the wicked, accessory-loving Pursula. Come ready to laugh, cheer, boo, and tap your toes... or fins!
SPRING 2021
Thaumaturgy was a four part mini-series commissioned by Tanglewood Middle School in Houston, Texas. Each ten minute episode was narrated and animated by the students, and it allowed virtual learners to be as involved as those physically in the classroom. This brand new story was set in the school itself, and incorporated the culture of their own lives - including a cameo from the principal. This rich journey was filled with humor, Japanese mythology, and explorations of emotional growth among friends.
Photo by Os Galindo. L: Kristin Warren. R: John Ryan Delbosque.
Winter 2018
Panto Star Force was co-written with Ryan Shabach for Stages Theatre. An adventurous, cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots, and furry bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy. Featuring plenty of toe-tapping music and intergalactic fun for the whole family.
2019 - Ongoing
Moving Myths was written for Houston Contemporary Dance Company as an entertaining and educational adventure. It features captivating legends from around the world in a magical interlude of storytelling. While telling tales beside a campfire, four travelers teach us about the importance of honoring our unique cultures while sharing and celebrating them together.