J. A. Gonzales
Sir Sirius, Clown Errant
1 M / 0 F / 1 Flex
~11 minutes
2025
In the depths of space, an astronaut has a strange encounter with a clown-knightish being after their ship suffers catastrophic damage.
Written within 12 hours and performed at Texas Tech University for Script Raiders' One Day One Play 2025!
I Love My Cat
3 M / 0 F / 2+ Flex
~17 minutes (~27 if including intermission)
2025
A Redditor recounts his tale of the retribution he wrought upon his roommate after they kicked his kitten. Based on a real Reddit post.
Featured in the 2025-2026 edition of Texas Tech University's Harbinger Magazine!
Fumble
0 M / 0 F / 3 Flex
~9 minutes
2024
A recovering alcoholic has a conversation with their accountability partner after relapsing at a college gameday watch party.
Performed at Texas Tech University's Escondido Theater for Plays on Tap 2024!
An Adventure of Captain Wasabus: Remasted
1 M / 0 F / 13+ Flex
~55 minutes
2024
An absurd space pirate named Captain Wasabus is plundered by his self-serious rival in a humiliating heist. Determined to get their precious booty back, Wasabus and his first mate, Jangles the skeleton, pursue the enemy, overcoming obstacles both mental and muscular.
Original 2023 version featured as a finalist at TxETA PlayFest 2024!
Communication Error
0 M / 0 F / 3 Flex
~13 minutes
2023
In the far future, museums have upgraded to holographic recreations of historical events. One such presentation, put together with dubious algorithmic technology, goes awry.
Featured in the 2023-2024 edition of Texas Tech University's Harbinger Magazine!
Magicians of Mt. Shi
1 M / 1 F / 4 Flex
~7 minutes
2023
Two siblings, descendants of powerful magicians, cross paths for the first time in years. When they encounter danger on Mt. Shi, they must work together to face their limitations and learn the meaning of mastery.
Leaving Atsom Point
0 M / 0 F / 2 Flex
~8 minutes
2023
An outlaw, on the run and recently injured, stumbles into a ghost town. They meet a mysterious apothecary who bears a strange connection to the barren place.
Featured in the 2023-2024 edition of Texas Tech University's Harbinger Magazine!
Tales For Sale
7 M / 6 F / 9 Flex
~80 minutes
2021
In a series of vignettes, an author recounts the stories behind the various objects on display at her yard sale.
Walls That Aren't There
0 M / 0 F / 12+ Flex
~75 minutes
2020
A mime challenges their corporate oppressors as well as their people's traditional way of life in order to win freedom.