2M.2F. One-Act (10 min), Santa's been in a terrible accident, and it's up to Dr. Gumball to save his life. Can he do it? Or will we lose Santa (and Christmas) forever?
"So much fun reading your piece Sunday. I thought it was brilliant! I had a hard time not laughing through it!" (Marianne Geyer, Merely Players Presents, 2019)
Produced by Newnan High School in Newnan, GA, 2016
Produced by Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA, 2017
2E, One-Act (5 min). Ignatz the Christmas Elf makes some terrible decisions involving gingerbread cookies and cocaine. Perfect for Zoom performances, or live theatre!
"Naughty or nice? You get both in this very funny short play about an elf, some cookies, and an illegal substance. Playwright Daniel Guyton has crafted a sure-fire hit for the holiday season." (Arianna Rose, New Play Exchange, 2022)
Unproduced
1M.1F. One-Act (10 min), Mrs. Claus uses unconventional methods to teach naughty children how to behave. However, one naughty person seems to enjoy her punishment a bit too much.
"O mein Gott in Himmel! Absolutely funny and revolting at the same time. Only a schlock maestro such as Guyton can deliver blows this hard. Truly an amazing piece of theatre. I look forward to the day when we finally throw The Great Gatsby out of the curriculum and replace it with this. Awesome dialogue. A couple gems: "Then, I reach down... and remove his North Pole from his red pajamas." and "I’m Mrs. Claus, bitch. I can do whatever I want on Christmas. I own this holiday." Yuletide perversity extraordinaire right here. Love it." (Bryan Stubbles, New Play Exchange, 2018)
Staged Reading at Process Theatre's Play Day Read-A-Thon in Atlanta, GA, 2019
1M.1F. One-Act (10 min), Betty severely dreads her first New Years Eve party after becoming sober for the first time ever. When her husband's boss shows up with a six-pack, things get pretty intense.
"Guyton is a master of hyperarticulation and inarticulation, sometimes simultaneously! He forges two real, complex characters you can't help but relate to and like. The piece tells hard truths about addiction, recovery and relationships in a perfect balance of humor and heart. You will want to spend New Year's Eve with these people!" (Scott Sickles, New Play Exchange, 2020)
"This play does a good job of sending up the tradition of New Year's Eve parties and ennui-ridden world they occuppy. The play is all over the place (in a positive way) and is so much fun!" (Bryan Stubbles, New Play Exchange, 2020)
" The best dialogue naturally winds it’s way from an impossible first encounter through to a common understanding. This brief piece is a nice reminder of the potential for that understand, when people listen. There’s hope for us all!" (David Hansen, New Play Exchange, 2021)
Unproduced
2M.1F. One-Act (10 min), A year after the first Nativity, Joseph laments being a step-dad to the Lord on High.
"Don't be quick to dismiss this play as something shocking like Thomas Bradshaw's
Job . It's a respectful imagining of a year later for the holiest family. This is a heartwarming play! This is one of the few plays I know that humanizes Joseph, an underappreciated literary historical figure. He's got his doubts, he's imperfect he's someone you can relate to. But he's striving to do the very best for his wife and his child, the Son of God. The showdown with the Centurion is captivating and it reveals the heroic character of Joseph. My favorite Guyton play (so far)!" (Asher Wyndham, New Play Exchange, 2017)
Produced by Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA, 2017
Staged Reading at Process Theatre's Play Day Read-A-Thon in Atlanta, GA, 2017