rain falls special on me

by Lane Michael Stanley

When it rains in Austin, Texas, the best place to stay dry through the night is behind the theater. Weather and circumstance bring together Mikey, Snake, Miss Candace, Motor, Mac, and Julie - all of whom are on the street for different reasons, here now to navigate their relationships, dreams, and often, survival.

When it rains in Austin, Texas, the best place to stay dry through the night is behind the theater. Weather and circumstance bring together Mikey, Snake, Miss Candace, Motor, Mac, and Julie - all of whom are on the street for different reasons, here now to navigate their relationships, dreams, and often, survival.

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rain falls special on me

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  • Shaun Leisher: rain falls special on me by Lane Michael Stanley
    “

    Such a great play about a group of people living on the streets of Austin. Brilliant idea to set the play outside a theatre to remind audiences of the people we tend to ignore every time we see a show. Stanley does an excellent job at giving a voice to a population we don't often hear on our stages and screens. Really well-crafted characters. Please produce this play and start some much needed dialogue in your community.

    Such a great play about a group of people living on the streets of Austin. Brilliant idea to set the play outside a theatre to remind audiences of the people we tend to ignore every time we see a show. Stanley does an excellent job at giving a voice to a population we don't often hear on our stages and screens. Really well-crafted characters. Please produce this play and start some much needed dialogue in your community.

    ”

Character Information

One live dog is required.
None of the characters live inside. So maybe the actors shouldn't either?
  • Mikey
    Likes the quiet life. Uses a wheelchair.
    60
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Snake
    Imprisoned from 1997 to this February; catching up on the internet.
    47
    Puerto Rican
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Miss Candace
    Always shabbier than her dog, Roscoe.
    66
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Motor
    Gender is a moving target. Fast talker.
    50
    White
    Gender-fluid
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Mac
    Intended to die in the Marines; discharged three months ago.
    32
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Julie
    Rippin' and runnin'.
    18
    Mixed,
    Mexican and white
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, University of Texas New Theatre, 2020
  • Reading, Aye Defy, 2020
  • Reading, National Winter Playwrights Retreat, 2019
  • Residency, Terrazas Branch Public Library, 2019
  • Reading, Trinity Center, 2019