Scroll down to read synopses of Gabriel’s writing for stage and screen.  


Dreams in Captivity
Full length, Comedy, 109 pages
2 men, 2 women

After being kicked out of culinary school, aspiring chef Pax returns to his hometown to regroup.  There he happens upon an old friend from high school, Livi, who he learns has forgone a promising acting career to work in a retirement home.  Meanwhile Livi's sister-in-law Reina enrolls in a class about space at the local community college and, much to her husband Barry's dismay, becomes fixated on the unlikely dream of becoming an astronaut.  Pax supports Reina's aspirations and encourages Livi to revive hers - all while pursuing his own far-fetched dream of opening a restaurant for celebrities in LA. 

  
In Mad Love with Jill
One Act, Comedy, 48 pages
2 men, 1 woman

Mark and Jill were the best of friends and college roomates.  But when Jill lashes out at her inattentive boyfriend Todd by sleeping with Mark, emotions run high and Mark and Jill's friendship hangs in the balance.


Light The Damn Menorah Already!
One Act, Comedy, 40 pages
3 men, 3 women

It's Hanukkah time at Irene's house.  Her son Jeremy comes home with his "shiksa" girlfriend, grandpa's not getting any from grandma, and dad - who has been MIA all night - returns very late from work with some bad news.  In the midst of the dot com crash of 2000, a family's faith is tested as they struggle to light the menorah and observe the holiday together.

 
Lacey’s Last Chance
One Act, Comedy, 18 pages
1 woman, 1 man

Lacey yearns for lasting love but has the unfortunate habit of – when the going gets tough – killing her partners.  Hoping to attain a more peaceful life, Lacey takes up origami and begins dating Trent who, despite learning of her crimes, adores her and believes she can change.  But will his faith in her be enough to keep their love – and him – alive?

 
Between Beats  
Feature Length Screenplay, 112 pages
Romantic Comedy

Jason is a cardiologist with a terrible beside manner that extends to his dating life, where he effectively sidesteps true intimacy.  Nina is a heart patient who is afraid the stress of real love could kill her.  When the two meet and discover they’re both looking for the same no-strings attached relationship, it’s a match made in heaven.  That is until Jason realizes Nina, against her better judgment, has developed feelings for him. Scared, he withdraws.  Distressed, Nina falls ill.  In the end, Jason must face the call of his own heart before Nina’s gives out.

   
Selected Audition Monologues

A collection of comedic monologues for actors seeking audition material.  Pieces range from one to two minutes in length.   Click here to view audition monologues.




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