Cassandra is proud to write for the stage, screen, video games, and radio-- often at the same time. Originally from Rockford, IL (go Peaches!), her sordid past includes growing up doing historical reenactment, giving tours in a science museum's coal mine, and working the front desk of a literacy nonprofit. As a playwright, she followed up a BA in Playwriting at Columbia College Chicago with a decade of Chicago playwriting self-productions and residencies, including Chicago Dramatists' Tutterow Fellowship. Most recently, her play BILLY TO HIS FRIENDS was a 2025 Semifinalist at Austin Film Festival, and had a well-received Off-Broadway workshop at Fresh Fruit Festival. It will be published by 1319 Press by the end of 2026. As a screenwriter, she won Austin Film Festival in 2022 with her scripted digital series, WALK INTO A BAR. As a narrative designer, she shipped 3 titles for the romance video game "Chapters." And as an audio drama writer, she wrote multiple episodes for Wondery, Starlight Radio Dreams, and The Whiskey Radio Hour. No matter the format or genre, she ensnares her characters in now-or-never moments of change.Thank you for visiting my portfolio site! Here you'll find highlights from all my past and present writing projects. If you'd like to connect on social media, click an icon above

Stage plays

I believe good theatre is liminal, worth repeating, and strengthens community. Click on any image to learn more about a project, or check out my New Play Exchange profile for my full catalog of plays.Recent Highlights:
2026: Workshop production of Billy to His Friends at Fresh Fruit Festival
2025: Semifinalist at Austin Film Festival (Billy to His Friends)
2024: Staged reading of Billy to His Friends at Celebration Theatre (LA)
2024: Workshop production of Skyflint (Part 1) in Haven Chicago's Director's Haven 7

Screenplays

I believe good screenplays- whether for film or TV- focus on characters we don't want to look away from. Each second of screen time packs a punch and immediately connects with the audience.SELECT LOGLINES
WALK INTO A BAR (2022 AFF Winner, Scripted Digital Series): A collection of Chicagoans seek and find moments of genuine connection in the same dive barPLEASE STAY HERE (Short Drama): A supernaturally empathic volunteer at a suicide prevention helpline calls a stranger the exact moment he most needs to connect.LAB COATS (Animated Comedy Pilot): A former overachiever does everything she can to keep her coworkers at a mediocre science museum from going dead inside.THE GREAT DESIRE (Historical Drama Pilot): A film director's gender and sexuality clash with her desire to direct movies when the Hays Code forces Hollywood into the celluloid closet.

Video Games

I believe good video games encourage players to be the co-author of their own story, and in the process, help them heal core wounds they didn't realize needed healing.Past positions include Narrative Designer at Crazy Maple Studio (Chapters), Narrative Designer at Mattel163, & Lead Narrative Designer at Sunbird Studio

Audio drama

I believe good audio drama is not an exclamation point but a question mark. It should make listeners lean in and wonder what they're going to hear next.I've written for Wondery, Starlight Radio Dreams, Lavender Scare, & Whiskey Radio HourClick on any image to listen for yourself

Teaching

I believe good instructors help their students, young and old, discover what stories they want to tell, and nourish their courage to share those stories far and wide.I have previously taught writing workshops at Writopia Lab, PlayPenn, and Chicago Dramatists. I also independently taught Your Worst Script, my most popular workshop to date.I always offer private sessions for adults and kids. I also provide script coverage and script doctoring services.Feel free to email me directly, or connect via my Wyzant profile below