Christopher Cid
From the page…
…to the stage…
…to the screen.
Playwright
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Screenwriter
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Episodic Writer
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Novelist
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Poet
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Playwright · Screenwriter · Episodic Writer · Novelist · Poet ·
Writer.
I’m a proud writer whose work spans theatre, film, and television, & is always guided by curiosity, heart, and a deep connection to my experiences growing up Latino in the U.S. From Saturday morning cartoons to playground daydreams under a towering tree, I’ve been imagining worlds, rewriting rules, and exploring life in full color. I never saw the world in black and white (or even gray), but in a spectrum of possibilities, contradictions, and hidden details that reveal themselves when you pay attention.
My stories are character-driven, rooted in personal and cultural truths, and never confined to a single genre. Whether it’s a satirical stage play, an eco-horror film, or a heartfelt sitcom, I’m drawn to fractured, human characters navigating a world of chaos and order (messy, joyful, sometimes painful), searching for meaning and uncovering the secrets hidden in the cracks of themselves.
While many of my stories grow from Latino culture and identity, I explore anything that fascinates me: the world, people, ideas, and the endless “what ifs” that spark imagination. Since childhood, I’ve been compelled to ask questions, bend genres, and create work that is as dynamic, complex, and unpredictable as life itself.
Across mediums and stories, I aim to create work that is vibrant, unflinching, and unapologetically alive. I cultivate stories that invite audiences to see themselves, their communities, and the world with curiosity, empathy, and heart.
Recent/Current Selected Works
Theatre
How To Cook Like The People You Deported
Genre: Full-Length Satirical Play
Synopsis: “How To Cook Like The People You Deported” follows Paloma, a talented young Latina whose creativity fuels a struggling local TV cooking show, while the charismatic host, Carrie, takes all the credit. When the show faces cancellation, Paloma is detained by ICE, and Carrie seizes the detention center as her next filming location, turning Paloma’s crisis into entertainment. This sharp satire exposes how institutions and individuals exploit immigrant labor and brilliance while ignoring the humanity and dignity of those they depend on.
Production History: This play was created as a part of Christopher’s Culminating Project for his MFA in Writing for TV, Film, and Theatre at Cal State LA. It was hosted by Theatre of NOTE.
Project Status: Currently in its next draft, and is seeking its next theatre for workshop or production.
The Antibodies
Genre: Full-Length Eco-Horror Play
Logline: After inheriting her estranged mother’s remote cabin, an ecologist travels there with her husband and best friend, only to face supernatural forces in the woods and uncover her mother’s dark experiments that blur science and the occult, forcing them to survive the weekend while being hunted by an unknown creature.
Project Status: Currently developing the first draft.
Mayor Whiskers
Genre: Full-Length Satirical Play
Logline: When a young woman runs for mayor against Mayor Whiskers, a cat with a cult-like following, she must rally a ragtag team to challenge a town where politics has become more entertainment than service.
Production History: This play was developed in Cal State LA’s MFA Playwriting course with Dr. Carolyn Dunn in 2023.
Project Status: Currently in its next draft, and is seeking its next theatre for workshop or production.
Film
How To Haunt a Studio Apartment (Spec Screenplay)
Genre: Supernatural Comedy
Logline: An awkward nerd is accidentally killed by a ghost and becomes a student haunter who must prove he can scare a clueless young couple or face erasure forever.
Project History: This screenplay was written as a part of a series of screenwriting courses with writer Neil Weiss. It was awarded the “Emerging American Voices” fellowship, which included a staged reading hosted by Citrus College.
Project Status: Currently revising initial draft.
D.O.S. (Spec Screenplay)
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Logline: A young background actor, unable to handle the pressures of sudden fame and a dangerous superfan, secretly clones himself so his double can live in the spotlight, but when the clone is murdered, he must find the killer before his secret procedure is exposed.
Project Status: Currently developing first draft.
Vuela, Pájaro, Vuela (Short Film)
Genre: Horror/Drama
Logline: After attending his mother’s funeral, a young man returns home haunted by guilt that manifests as a sinister ghostly apparatus with its own dark intentions.
Project History: This short film was written as a part of the MFA Short Film writing course at Cal State LA with writer/producer, Kim Adelman.
Project Status: Completed script. Searching for production team.
Original TV
Optics
Genre: Single-Cam Mockumentary Comedy
Logline: When the founder of a top Hollywood PR agency absconds with the star employees, his inexperienced son is left to manage a team of misfits handling everything from awards campaigns to online scandals.
Comps: The Quirky cast of Superstore meets the chaotic world of Hollywood in The Studio.
Project Status: Completed Pilot Script.
Paid In Exposure
Genre: Single-Cam Comedy
Logline: A group of ambitious filmmakers and theater artists join a new MFA program designed to create multi-hyphenate superstars, but clashing personalities, impossible projects, and personal chaos push them to their limits under the guidance of a recently retired Oscar-winning director.
Comps: Glee meets The Chair meets 30 Rock: arts academy chaos with over-the-top personalities and mentorship-driven comedy.
Project Status: Currently developing Pilot Script.
The Color Guard
Genre: Single-Cam Comedy
Logline: A closeted freshman with a secret crush joins his high school’s color guard team to flirt his way through the winter guard season, competitions, and the messy adventures of teen life, before his family moves again.
Comps: Love, Victor meets Glee: a heartfelt, funny, and awkward teen coming-of-age story set against the high-energy, competitive world of winter guard.
Project Status: Currently developing Pilot Script.
TV Spec
Bob’s Burger
Spec Episode Title: The Belchers y Los Belchers
Logline: After a Mexican cultural fair introduces Bob to his torta-making double, he spirals into paranoia that the man’s family is taking over his life, while Tina gets distracted by a mariachi-playing crush.
Project Status: Completed Script
Rosie’s Rules
Spec Episode Title: Rosie Goes to the Library
Logline: Rosie loses a library book on her very first visit and discovers how responsibility and honesty can help her fix her mistake.
Project Status: Completed Script.
Only Murders In The Building
Spec Episode Title: The Room Where It Didn’t Happen
Logline: With no murders to investigate, the trio head to an escape room to stay sharp, only to find themselves unraveling the real-life family mystery of a local TV celebrity.
Project Status: Completed Script
Writing Sample Request
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Playwriting
To read samples of my theatrical work, please reach out to me via email or visit my profile on the New Play Exchange ®
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Screenwriting
To read samples of my screenwriting work, please reach out to me via email or visit my profile on the The Black List
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TV Writing
To read samples of my Original and Spec Episodic work, please reach out to me via email.
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Novel
Coming Soon