Insertion

by Sarah Groustra

Maisie has finally landed an apprenticeship at the prestigious Red Key Publishing House, with the acclaimed fiction writer Gilda Tarrington assigned as her mentor. But posh, ancient Gilda has a secret: she’s really the mind behind the famous pseudonym of an erotic paperback empire, and she believes Maisie has the potential to be her successor. Determined not to lose her first major writing opportunity, Maisie...

Maisie has finally landed an apprenticeship at the prestigious Red Key Publishing House, with the acclaimed fiction writer Gilda Tarrington assigned as her mentor. But posh, ancient Gilda has a secret: she’s really the mind behind the famous pseudonym of an erotic paperback empire, and she believes Maisie has the potential to be her successor. Determined not to lose her first major writing opportunity, Maisie sets out to learn everything she can about sex in a serious of hilarious, harrowing, and heartwarming escapades.
INSERTION is the winner of the 2022 New Comedies Festival at B Street Theatre in Sacramento, CA, and was performed on their mainstage the following summer. Read a review here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/sacramento/article/Review-INSERTION-Has-S…

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Insertion

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  • James Binz: Insertion

    Sarah Groustra has created a wonderful story line premise that carries the day for us. The characters of Maisie is a true slice of life and undergoes terrific changes and the realistic awkwardness of growth. A challenging setting, this piece easily slides from scene to scene with pace and the dialogue is well written and poignant. A difficult subject to write well, this is a master class on writing erotica for the stage. Brava!

    Sarah Groustra has created a wonderful story line premise that carries the day for us. The characters of Maisie is a true slice of life and undergoes terrific changes and the realistic awkwardness of growth. A challenging setting, this piece easily slides from scene to scene with pace and the dialogue is well written and poignant. A difficult subject to write well, this is a master class on writing erotica for the stage. Brava!

  • Kim E. Ruyle: Insertion

    Maisie’s coming-of-age journey begins later than for most; it’s a journey that’s poignant and humorous. She’s a flawed but thoroughly likeable and vibrant character surrounded by a terrific cast of supporting characters, each distinctly drawn and essential to the story. The fast-moving dialogue sparkles and doesn’t miss a note. Insertion is an engaging, memorable play. Highly recommended.

    Maisie’s coming-of-age journey begins later than for most; it’s a journey that’s poignant and humorous. She’s a flawed but thoroughly likeable and vibrant character surrounded by a terrific cast of supporting characters, each distinctly drawn and essential to the story. The fast-moving dialogue sparkles and doesn’t miss a note. Insertion is an engaging, memorable play. Highly recommended.

  • Matt Morse: Insertion

    A rare treat from an emerging playwright -- a play that does exactly what it sets out to do. Full of laughs (complemented by well timed gasps) Insertion perfectly captures the effervescent awkwardness of the modern sexual landscape. Maisie is an anti-ingenue's dream role, teetering between over and under sexed like a prudish seesaw. Sarah's work is a treat for directors, designers, and audiences alike!

    A rare treat from an emerging playwright -- a play that does exactly what it sets out to do. Full of laughs (complemented by well timed gasps) Insertion perfectly captures the effervescent awkwardness of the modern sexual landscape. Maisie is an anti-ingenue's dream role, teetering between over and under sexed like a prudish seesaw. Sarah's work is a treat for directors, designers, and audiences alike!

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Development History

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Theatre on the Ridge, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Fishmarket Theater Co/The Connelly Upstairs, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Murphys Creek Theatre, Year 2024
  • Type Fringe, Organization 938 Collective, Year 2023

Awards

  • New Comedies Festival
    B Street Theater
    Winner
    2022
  • Jane Chambers Award
    Women & Theater Program
    Finalist
    2023