Lauren Patrice Nadler

Douglas Denenberg is a troubled young man struggling to find his place in the world. As he drifts through his daily life, his encounters and experiences reveal a deeply personal journey of isolation, uncertainty, and self-discovery

A few young waiters at a popular New Jersey restaurant are dreaming of becoming actors or otherwise getting into the artistic community.

The story of a young shoe salesman whose overestimation of his own sharpness leads to gambling debts, pissed-off loan sharks, and overall misery.

Discouraged by her lack of success and her parents' disapproval of her career choice, a struggling singer is about to give up on her dream when her manager cooks up a scandal designed to finally bring her some long-awaited fame.