Jaimie Gaskell

Jaimie Gaskell is an American playwright and writer originally from New Hampshire. She studied creative writing at Purchase College, SUNY, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2020 with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Screenwriting. During her time at Purchase, she developed a strong voice rooted in speculative fiction and queer young adult themes. Her senior project, This Saint Found Light, reflected her interest in stories that center identity, transformation, and otherness.

Gaskell’s playwriting career began to gain momentum while she was still in high school. As a student at Greenwich Jr./Sr. High School, she won multiple honors through Capital Repertory Theatre’s Young Playwright Contest. Her works—including Y.A.P.’s Homeless Youth Hostel, Ten Ways to Save a Support Group, and The Sidekick—were selected for full productions by theREP’s Summer Stage Young Acting Company. These early successes showcased her gift for blending humor, imagination, and youthful perspective.

Her plays often explore magical or speculative worlds grounded in emotional truth. Whether envisioning a shelter for prophecy-bound YA protagonists, a support group afflicted with strange curses, or a superhero’s sidekick grappling with identity, Gaskell’s stories balance inventive premises with heartfelt character journeys. Her writing stands out for its wit, originality, and sensitivity to the inner lives of young people.

Now based in New Hampshire, Gaskell continues to write across genres. In addition to her theatrical work, she is currently drafting her first novel and draws creative inspiration from community theatre, Dungeons & Dragons, and long-form video essays. Her love for storytelling spans multiple mediums, but always returns to themes of belonging, transformation, and queer representation.

Although still early in her career, Gaskell has already carved out a distinctive space in the world of youth-centered speculative theatre. Her award-winning early plays and continued dedication to inclusive, character-driven stories mark her as a rising voice in contemporary playwriting. With new projects on the horizon, she continues to shape imaginative, resonant narratives for both stage and page.