Lady Balls

by Allison Fradkin

During World War II, it was a woman's patriotic prerogative to embrace a man's job. The War enabled women to experience a change of pace and, for the members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, a change of base. But when South Bend Blue Sox teammates Josephine and Penny develop a war bond of their own, it's hardly the kind the government—let alone the League—had in mind. Will the gals take a...

During World War II, it was a woman's patriotic prerogative to embrace a man's job. The War enabled women to experience a change of pace and, for the members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, a change of base. But when South Bend Blue Sox teammates Josephine and Penny develop a war bond of their own, it's hardly the kind the government—let alone the League—had in mind. Will the gals take a crack at a romance that, like a baseball, won't be seamless? Or will they take the base path of least resistance and prioritize the game over the dame?

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  • Dan Taube: Lady Balls by Allison Fradkin
    “

    Puns-a-plenty. Seriously, if puns are your thing this is the play for you. Funny and moving love story of female baseball players. Writing was succinct and expressive. A real hoot. Read, or better yet, produce this play!

    Puns-a-plenty. Seriously, if puns are your thing this is the play for you. Funny and moving love story of female baseball players. Writing was succinct and expressive. A real hoot. Read, or better yet, produce this play!

    ”
  • Donald E. Baker: Lady Balls by Allison Fradkin
    “

    It's World War II and women are doing men's jobs--including playing (gasp!) professional baseball. (Yes, just like in that movie.) At the beginning, Josephine and Penny are rehearsing a silly skit with a serious complaint--their league's requirement to maintain femininity at all costs while playing a sweaty summer game. It is full of wonderful wordplay (baseball puns galore), which continues as the rehearsal becomes a flirtation and then a daring proposal to become a couple in defiance of the team, the league, the government, and society itself. A funny and touching piece of work. Play ball!

    It's World War II and women are doing men's jobs--including playing (gasp!) professional baseball. (Yes, just like in that movie.) At the beginning, Josephine and Penny are rehearsing a silly skit with a serious complaint--their league's requirement to maintain femininity at all costs while playing a sweaty summer game. It is full of wonderful wordplay (baseball puns galore), which continues as the rehearsal becomes a flirtation and then a daring proposal to become a couple in defiance of the team, the league, the government, and society itself. A funny and touching piece of work. Play ball!

    ”
  • Tyler Leeps: Lady Balls by Allison Fradkin
    “

    A fascinating slice of history that is balanced with puns and fun baseball humor. A great mix of LGBTQ, WWII and sports. Equally fun and thought provoking.

    A fascinating slice of history that is balanced with puns and fun baseball humor. A great mix of LGBTQ, WWII and sports. Equally fun and thought provoking.

    ”
2 female-identifying actors of any ethnicity whose stage age is 18-20