Available Scripts

To purchase performance rights for any of Mr. Alway's plays or musicals, please get in touch with him directly at joeelvisab@gmail.com.

Echoes of Unity:
The Theatrical Journey of Joe Elvis Alway

COMMERCIAL PLAYS & MUSICALS

Joe Elvis Alway writes plays and musicals that explore resilience, redemption, family, identity, love, humor, and the human experience. His stories blend compelling characters, emotional depth, social awareness, and moments of laughter to create productions that entertain while encouraging reflection and connection.

THEMES FOUND THROUGHOUT JOE'S WORK

Resilience and redemption
Family and community
Love, acceptance, and belonging
Identity and personal growth
Creativity and the pursuit of dreams
Social awareness and cultural understanding
Humor, hope, and human connection

WHAT MAKES THESE SCRIPTS UNIQUE

From contemporary dramas and family stories to comedies and musicals, Joe's works combine authentic characters, engaging dialogue, and universal themes that resonate with diverse audiences. Whether inspiring laughter, reflection, or conversation, each story celebrates the strength of the human spirit and the power of compassion, understanding, and hope.

AVAILABLE PLAYS & MUSICALS

PINOCCHIO'S JOURNEY

TO SAVE THE PLANET

Pinocchio embarks on an eco-adventure to protect Mother Earth. Guided by The Blue Fairy, he meets characters like The Ice Queen and The Pied Piper, who teach him about climate change and pollution. Along the way, he inspires change, proving that small voices can make a big difference. This short play engages students in environmental awareness through storytelling

CASE 6:04

(short one-man play)

A gripping one-person psychological thriller, Case 6:04 follows detective Melendez as he investigates the brutal assault of an elderly woman. Through shifting personas—including a troubled prostitute, a mentally disabled young man, and a weary police officer—the performer unravels dark secrets, deception, and unexpected connections in this intense and thought-provoking piece.

THE UNTOLD STORIES OF CITY KIDS

(school-age play with a few songs)

When COVID-19 threatens a performing arts program, a group of passionate teachers break away to create City Kids, a space where children’s voices are nurtured. Through music, dance, and storytelling, young performers find hope, community, and the courage to dream.

TWISTED BROADWAY

A side-splitting musical comedy that parodies iconic Broadway moments with original, over-the-top songs. With unexpected plot twists, outrageous characters, and fourth-wall-breaking humor, Twisted Broadway is a love letter to theater, flipping beloved tropes upside down in the most hilarious ways.

THE SAVOR NUTCRACKER

(play with songs and dance)

In a modern reimagining of The Nutcracker, theater students rework the classic tale with diverse influences, incorporating global traditions and contemporary dance. As they collaborate, they redefine the story into a vibrant celebration of culture, unity, and creativity.

SECRET LOVE

A high school student Andrew Anderson uncovers a hidden chapter in his family’s history: the forbidden love between his ancestor, Mathew Anderson, the son of a wealthy racist, and Jourdon Jones, an enslaved man in 1895 Tennessee. Their secret bond defied society’s constraints but was buried for generations—until Andrew’s discovery forces him to confront his past and its impact on his present.

540 SOUTHERN BLVD

Set inside a lively bodega and salon in a multicultural Bronx neighborhood, 540 Southern Blvd. follows the people who have turned one city block into an extended family. Filled with humor, gossip, music, and everyday life, their sense of security is shaken when Valeria is taken by ICE, forcing the neighborhood to confront fear, separation, and what it means to stand together when one of their own is taken away.

BROWN AND BROWNER

Two grandmothers, Cuca and Carolina, win a million-dollar lottery ticket, launching them on a global adventure filled with humor and unexpected cultural encounters. With each actor portraying multiple characters, Brown and Browner is a fast-paced, hilarious journey of friendship, identity, and life's surprises.

REUNION

The Baker family gathers for their parents’ 55th wedding anniversary, but estranged son Justin dreads returning. His brother insists, and Justin reluctantly attends—bringing his partner, Miguel, whose presence challenges the family’s rigid beliefs. As tensions rise, Reunion explores love, acceptance, and the courage to stand in your truth.

AMBITIONS

Mark, a small-town dreamer, claws his way to fame, leaving broken relationships in his wake. When he returns home expecting a hero’s welcome, he instead faces the consequences of his ruthless ambition. Ambitions explores the cost of success, betrayal, and the road to redemption.

THE WITCHES OF OZ AND THE STORM ON OPENING NIGHT

A school’s Wizard of Oz production is thrown into chaos when a storm knocks out the power—on Halloween night. As the actors scramble to keep the show going, real witches may be in their midst. A hilarious, unpredictable adventure unfolds in this fast-paced comedy.

FOSTERS

(a dramatic, intense play)

The Douglas family fosters children, but behind closed doors, dark secrets lurk. When a foster child is abandoned in the woods, her twin children return years later, seeking revenge. Fosters is an intense drama of trauma, redemption, and the ghosts of the past.

THE SECRETS OF THORNHILL MANOR

A stormy night. A sudden death. A family full of secrets. As Inspector Harrington investigates Lord Thornhill’s mysterious demise, buried truths unravel, leading to a shocking revelation. The Secrets of Thornhill Manor is a thrilling tale of greed, deception, and betrayal.

THE GHOSTS OF VIVA AVALON

With the historic Viva Avalon Theater set for demolition in 30 days, director Emma and her cast must stage one last show to save it. When house manager Maggie seeks guidance, spirits of past Broadway legends emerge, eager for one final curtain call. As ghosts and modern performers collide in chaos and comedy, their shared love of theater unites them. But will their grand performance be enough to stop the wrecking ball, or is this truly the final act?

THE INTERVENTION

What begins as a dinner invitation becomes an unexpected intervention when a group of longtime friends confronts one of their own about returning to a destructive relationship. But when the man they have gathered to condemn arrives, buried truths begin to surface, forcing everyone to question friendship, loyalty, accountability, and whether we always know what is best for the people we love.

COURAGE TO LOVE

Set during the 1980s AIDS crisis, Courage to Love follows James and Angel, a devoted couple facing stigma and loss. As an outspoken activist, Angel fights for awareness while caring for James, whose mother, Donna, blames him for her son’s illness. After James’ passing, Angel learns he too has AIDS. In a profound shift, Donna overcomes her prejudice and cares for him. Together, they form an unlikely bond, proving that love and compassion transcend even the deepest divides.

TOO OLD FOR THE CHORUS

Seasoned performers, sidelined by ageism in the theater world, refuse to fade away. Led by Carol, they create their own show, proving that talent is timeless. With humor, heart, and show-stopping numbers, Too Old for the Chorus challenges age stereotypes and celebrates perseverance.

FAMILIA

Peter and Raul’s wedding faces opposition from Peter’s mother, Emma. After Peter’s sudden death, Raul raises their son, Chris, while clashing with Emma—until an unexpected custody battle forces them to unite. Familia is a moving story of love, loss, and the bonds that redefine family.

THE WOODMAN'S SON

A lonely woodman carves a wooden boy, Pinocchio, longing for fatherhood. On his late wife’s birthday, his tear brings the puppet to life, launching a journey of love, loss, and environmental awareness. The Woodman’s Son blends magic and activism in a heartfelt classroom-friendly play.

DEATH SERVED HOT

At Mama Dee’s Soul Kitchen, crime boss Big Red Carter collapses mid-meal—poisoned. With a colorful cast of suspects, Detective Barnes untangles a web of betrayal, ambition, and secrets. Death Served Hot is a suspenseful murder mystery served with a side of Southern charm.

I AM THE WHOLE CAST

(One woman show, NINE characters)

(full-on play that features four songs)

In this dynamic one-woman show, a single actress embodies an unforgettable cast of women, each with their own struggles, humor, and wisdom. Through laughter and raw emotion, I Am the Whole Cast celebrates resilience, identity, and the many voices that shape our world

THE FRONT PORCH

On two neighboring porches, Doña Irene and Mrs. Jenkins have spent more than twenty-five years sharing laughter, memories, gossip, and opinions. But when they finally stop talking long enough to listen, their everyday conversations uncover long-held truths in a heartfelt story about friendship, aging, family, race, faith, forgiveness, and the unexpected ways neighbors become family.

DANCESPORT

Set in the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of ballroom dance, DANCESPORT follows the dancers, couples, friends, and families of Fuego Ballroom Academy as relationships are tested both on and off the dance floor. Through love, betrayal, competition, illness, and loss, they discover that winning a championship means little compared with the people who remain beside you when the music stops.