Musicals and Plays written by Hillary Hawkins

#1 Jaded The musical by Playwright Lyricist Composer Hillary Hawkins

Based on a true story, “Jaded The Musical” is the story of a physically disabled mother and mentally disturbed daughter struggling to survive under the same roof. Jade, 22, secretly suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and more... Her overbearing mother Contessa suffers from fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and takes 22 pills a day. Jade is in dire need of love from the mother she loves to hate and is learning to love herself with the help of her Creative Arts Therapist. Breaking the silence with pop, soul, rap and blues, dark secrets come to light in "Jaded The Musical." Dark Comedy, Tragedy, Drama, Mother-Daughter Saga. A musical journey from child to adult; victim to survivor. Release Date: 2-22-25 

#2 Sherri
​written Hillary Hawkins, Playwright

SHERRI is the tale of a young woman-child living on her own with no-one to talk to but her imaginary friend/spirit guide, you decide what it is. This entity, only seen and heard by Sherri, teaches her about race, love and self-acceptance by taking on a variety of roles in her life/imagination.
Originally developed and produced at New Perspectives Theatre Company, Melody Brooks, Artistic Director/Director, and Celia Braxton, Dramaturge. Published: 10-1-25

Screenplays written by Hillary Hawkins

#1 Who's The Fool II written by Hillary Hawkins

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Set on the Smith College campus, boy crazy Shelby Tisa Smith finds herself surrounded by women, lesbians and transgender men, but she doesn’t seem to quite fit in. Shelby thinks she’s straight but Bobbi thinks she’s not and is on their way to find out. Tara is really sexy and drives the ladies crazy but it’s Shelby that they all want to know about, up close and personal… But when someone gets too close, things start to get heated… “Who’s The Fool II”, an exploration of sexuality and self-discovery; a coming of age story. Comedy, drama, and hot and sexy girls who have brains and beauty! A heterosexual girl in a LGBTQ+ world struggles to fit in while attending one of the best schools in the nation, Smith College, one of the Seven Sister Schools. Shelby’s parents just had to send her to a women’s college…  “Who’s The Fool II”… Denis Johnston Playwriting Award honoree. Now available on Amazon, pre-sale. Delivery date: April 1, 2025.

TV Series Created by Hillary Hawkins, Screenwriter

#1 Cookies & Cream 
​written by Hillary Hawkins

Despite having a boyfriend that is crazy about her and an awesome and funny best friend, Amira feels somewhat alone and isolated at the University and so she seeks guidance and support from a friend on how to fit in. From the creator of "Actors Anonymous Hotline" & "The Whitest Black Girl You Ever Met" comes “Cookies & Cream”, a Hillary Hawkins series. This is episode 1. Available: September 1, 2025

Radio Drama Written by Hillary Hawkins

#1 Stuck written by Hillary Hawkins

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Before there was “Stuck For A Reason” (aired on ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX as a part of “African American Short Films”), there was “Stuck” a radio drama by Hillary Hawkins. This is the script that was initially written as a Radio Drama during Hillary’s studies at Mt. Holyoke, that was transformed into a short film that aired on TV, post graduation from Smith.
Lydia thought she knew it all. Who she was, what she wanted, and was on the fast track to get all of it. Until one day, on her way to make a huge presentation, she gets stuck in an elevator with Jerome: a rapping, obnoxious, thug. As Lydia begins to fear for both her safety and her career, Jerome changes her beliefs and grasp of reality itself. From the creator of “Sherri”, “Cookies & Cream” and “Jaded The Musical.”
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