3M,1F. One-Act (35 min). A dark, poetic journey into the mind of a troubled teenager. It combines poetry, audience interaction, and dark humor in a unique story-telling environment, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. Part One of The Darker Places Trilogy, a series of one-act plays centering around 3 different rooms within a troubled man's home.

Winner of the Kennedy Center/ACTF Region II Playwriting Award, 2001

"Darkly funny and emotionally raw... Directing [ATTIC] was one of the highlights of my theatrical career. This is a dark, yet moving play that can be taken in many interesting directions by an intelligent and creative cast. It's deep, with a lot of facets, so have fun with it!" (Greg Campbell, Incumbo Theatre Company, 2012)

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1M,2F. One-Act (25 min), Part Two of The Darker Places Trilogy, a series of one-act plays centering around 3 different rooms in a troubled man's home. BASEMENT involves two women trapped in a basement. It chronicles their efforts to escape.

"As a professional actress with 30 years of experience I was lucky enough to perform in the world premiere of BASEMENT. The character was masterfully crafted, the play a gem." (Lisa Mende, Circle Ensemble Theatre, 2012)

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3M. One-Act (20 min), A grown man named Bedford refuses to clean up his room - even when a ghost tells him he has to!

"By far the most entertaining night of theater I have seen at the Alley [Theater]... BEDFORD'S STY... brought the classic Vincent Price films to mind... It explores the hell we create for ourselves. This play has taken elements of comedy and thrown in moments of psychological thrills and created a piece that culminates not only the collection of plays within "Bits and Pieces" but also the entire Inhuman Festival occurring at the Alley Theater." (Kate Barry, Arts-Louisville.com, 2013)

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4M.4F One-Act (45 min). Three teenagers struggle with their own self-image and self-worth. Everyone tells them to "be themselves", but none of them really know what that means.

"It was an excellent presentation. The actors were all amazing and the message was absolutely perfect. When I found it on New Play Exchange, I thought it would be perfect for high school... Really, really good play. I hope more people get to produce it." (CA Taylor, Allen High School, 2018)

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3M,1F. One-Act (40 min) Two mob thugs pressure a poor schmuck into kidnapping a baby for them. Ey, it's freakin hilarious.

"I enjoyed all three of your works, and especially loved A FRIEND TO ALL THE LITTLE GUYS!" (Hal Harper, director, 2015)

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1M,2F. One-Act (15 min), A young man tries to kill himself in this dark, disturbing comedy, but an accidental murder puts things into perspective.

Finalist in the Kennedy Center/ACTF Region IV 10-Minute Play Competition, 2003

Finalist in Time to Strike! Festival in Manhattan, NY, 2012

Semi-Finalist in Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival in Manhattan, NY, 2005

Joey Folsom awarded Outstanding Male Performance of 2010 in Theatre Jones

Published in One Acts of Note 2008 by Desert Road Publishing, 2009

"In Daniel Guyton's GEORGIE GETS A FACELIFT, the blackest of black comedies, the suicide attempts of the title character (played by Joey Folsom) keep getting interrupted by the telephone and the doorbell... [The other show] holds your attention, but Guyton's delightfully perverse script is the one that you'll remember." (Lawson Taitte, Dallas Morning News, 2010

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2M,1F. One-Act (20 min), A magician with a very dark secret receives an offer that he really should refuse.

Official Selection of the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, AK, 2012

"A professional magician thought he had everything he ever wanted, until he gets a taste of the real thing. Will he choose tricks over treats? Or is he happy waving his wand and pulling out a rabbit? Find out in this inquisitive comedy/drama by Daniel Guyton, MACABRE-CADABRA!" (Darkhorse Dramatists, 2013)

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1M,1F. One-Act (15 min), Barbara's life is turned upside-down when her husband suddenly vanishes without a warning. When he returns four weeks later, they each try to pick up the pieces.

Finalist in the Kennedy Center/ACTF Region IV 10 Minute Play Competition, 2002

"MILO & BARBARA by Daniel Guyton... has an intriguing set-up, and an ironic ending, as a husband returns home after an unexplained absence of four weeks to discover some unexpected changes have occurred. It is psychologically interesting, and gifted actors Matt Benton as Milo and Courtney Lomelo as Barbara find both the intensity and the humor, and create an intriguing portrait of a marriage leaving a lot to be desired. The work is directed by Melissa Flower, who found the energy and pace." (Jim J. Tommaney, Houston Press, 2013)

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4F. One-Act (50 min), A collection of 4 monologues about women in prison. Including JANUARY'S ALIBI, HATE MALE, SAY HI TO AGNES FOR ME, and THE SINS OF REBETHANY CHASTAIN.

"PRISON MONOLOGUES, PART I by Daniel Guyton​, produced by Liberal Eye Productions is a series of solo performances drawn on emotional power, subtle explorations of message, and dark, evocative imagery that made this exhibition truly one of the powerhouses of this year's Fringe. All of these narratives are powerfully delivered and bring something very interesting to the table... Keep an eye out for future offerings of this piece." (Daniel Lamb, Edge Media Network, 2015)

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1M. Monologue (15 min). Dr. Edward Bainsbridge has been arrested for a terrible crime - interfering with a dead body. Four dead bodies, to be exact. Come hear his terrible confession, which will shock you, repulse you, and might even make you laugh...

Semifinalist in Spotlight On: One Person Play Competition, 2012

"Thanks for writing such an awesome piece. I've had a great time with this role and I haven't been this excited about an opening night in a long time. It's stuff like this that made me fall in love with acting in the first place." (Charlie Pierce, Third Eye Theatre, 2011)

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