Tom Cocklin
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Manzanita, OR
Retired HF engineer who is currently writing plays and taking courses on acting and theater.
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Biography

Retired human factors engineer living on the north coast of Oregon.  I've taken up writing plays and studying play writing as a hobby and I'd like to learn more.  I'm also trying to get work in commercials and TV so that 's why the agent is listed here.  

Agent Information

Damon Jones
actorsinaction.com
damon@actorsinaction.com

Plays

Murphy Lives
by Tom Cocklin

Murphy, the renowned prankster from the immortal world, pulls one stunt too many on his mortal victims and is banished to their realm by his older sister, Karma. While Murphy struggles with his fate, his immortal sisters and his apartment-dwelling companions try to find the key to ending his punishment.

Cast:
4f/3m. GAIA 18 to 65, She is the immortal oldest sister, older than Time, and represents Nature (AKA Mother Nature). She loves her job and is sometimes at odds with KARMA and AMORA. She is overworked and distracted. She is dressed in green layered garb. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Female KARMA 25 - 50 She is the immortal second-oldest child and represents Justice and the rules of the universe. She loves her brother but finds him annoying. She has a serious affect. She is dressed like a referee with a black and white striped top, black pants, and shoes, and she carries a whistle. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Female AMORA 25 - 50 She is the immortal third-oldest sister and represents Love in all its cosmic forms. She's a flake but is very focused and looks up to Karma. She is dressed in layered skirts and a blouse with puffy sleeves. She has glitter and sparkles in her hair. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Female MURPHY 25 - 50 He is the immortal prankster and the youngest of the four siblings. He has a quick wit, is silly by nature, and has no conscience. He exists merely to fool and prank. He wears an old suit, sneakers with no socks, and a black tie. His clothes have not been washed in several years. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Male JOHN 25 - 50 A mortal apartment dweller, he is a school teacher who is between jobs. He's young, handy, and loves Faye. Dressed in comfortable clothes, jeans and T-shirt or similar. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Male FAYE 25 - 50 A mortal apartment dweller, she is married to John, is young, an engineer, has a serious streak, and loves John. She is dressed in comfortable clothes for Act 1 and Act 2 - Scene 1 and is in maternity clothes in Act 2 - Scene 2. Can be played by: Age: Any adult age Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity Gender: Female
By The Sea
by Tom Cocklin

While visiting the beach, Sarah, distracted after getting word that her husband has left her, is hit by a sneaker wave.  Terry, a comedian practicing his routine, sees Sarah disappear in a wave and runs to rescue her.  Terry consoles Sarah while they wait freezing for the EMTs to arrive. 

Cast:
2f/1m. Sarah - jilted wife Terry - practicing comedian Mave - EMT