Reinette LeJeune

(she/her/they/them) A Calabrese queerdo of the American South; she is a sun-lighting bread baker, while moonlighting as a playwright and graffiti artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, and has worked with Sacred Circle Theatre Company, Voyage Theatre Company, Boomerang Theatre Company, Stable Cable Lab Co., Rising Sun Performance Company, Dialogue with Three Chords, The Riant Theatre, and Look at the Fish Theatre Company - all to explore the complex contradictions of what it means to be a human being.

(she/her/they/them) A Calabrese queerdo of the American South; she is a sun-lighting bread baker, while moonlighting as a playwright and graffiti artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, and has worked with Sacred Circle Theatre Company, Voyage Theatre Company, Boomerang Theatre Company, Stable Cable Lab Co., Rising Sun Performance Company, Dialogue with Three Chords, The Riant Theatre, and Look at the Fish Theatre Company - all to explore the complex contradictions of what it means to be a human being.

Scripts

An Oddity Obsessive (or) The Oddities of Onyx's Obsessions

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

When she was seventeen, Onyx was taken in by Eli, much to the disappointment of their partner Aria. Onyx seems to be running from something – or someone – namely Dani, her best friend from high school and a major source of trauma; but also a major source of Onyx’s need to survive past the voices she hears when she attempts to read the pages of her past. When she seems beaten, she is uplifted by the timely...

When she was seventeen, Onyx was taken in by Eli, much to the disappointment of their partner Aria. Onyx seems to be running from something – or someone – namely Dani, her best friend from high school and a major source of trauma; but also a major source of Onyx’s need to survive past the voices she hears when she attempts to read the pages of her past. When she seems beaten, she is uplifted by the timely appearances of Jay, who feels so much warmth and love hidden inside her, but can’t quite unearth and expose the beauty she buries down. Never the less, he pushes forward optimistically, knowing full well how difficult the path to healing can be. But who or what the fuck is always banging on the door so hard, desperately trying to reach Onyx in a span of time that she can comprehend?

Masque of the Macabre

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

Loretta, an orphan, finds herself escorted into a strange realm where she must supposedly wait for her entrance into the “Next World.” However, due to massive overpopulation on Earth specifically, she must spend her time in a realm not meant for human habitation. Her biggest shock, however, is having to spend her waiting period with the family she never knew, none of which seem human to her; they’ve been warped...

Loretta, an orphan, finds herself escorted into a strange realm where she must supposedly wait for her entrance into the “Next World.” However, due to massive overpopulation on Earth specifically, she must spend her time in a realm not meant for human habitation. Her biggest shock, however, is having to spend her waiting period with the family she never knew, none of which seem human to her; they’ve been warped, mangled, twisted, flayed… But this isn’t time for that petty behavior! Because it’s “Father Death’s” birthday! If he enjoys the party you throw, you’ll be allowed a hint of the future! Yay! A play about family; not the ones we’re born into, but the ones that oddly develop from a similar sense of compassion.

Shadows in the Dark

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

A semi-solo one act play about a wary trans girl, who has been medically transitioning in secret, as she deliberates with her cat about motorcycles, life’s contradictions, and the fluidity of a literal nightmare’s identity – all the while trying to avoid her cis roommates who may or may not be murdering each other over the use of their shared bathroom.

A semi-solo one act play about a wary trans girl, who has been medically transitioning in secret, as she deliberates with her cat about motorcycles, life’s contradictions, and the fluidity of a literal nightmare’s identity – all the while trying to avoid her cis roommates who may or may not be murdering each other over the use of their shared bathroom.

Flowers for a Piece of Shit

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

A three act play taking place from 4:48 am - 8:30 am on Monday October 10th, 2016 inside a century old industrial building that houses a bread factory. It's the day of the Vegas meeting, where floor workers are given time and space to speak openly to the president of the factory about their concerns around the job-site; and everything that happens in the Vegas meeting stays in the Vegas meeting, no repercussions...

A three act play taking place from 4:48 am - 8:30 am on Monday October 10th, 2016 inside a century old industrial building that houses a bread factory. It's the day of the Vegas meeting, where floor workers are given time and space to speak openly to the president of the factory about their concerns around the job-site; and everything that happens in the Vegas meeting stays in the Vegas meeting, no repercussions. The only problem is they're all too busy fighting each other that they can't take a stand for the issues that actually matter. No matter how much the truth is spoken, it always ends up warped and twisted with each new pair of lips that speaks it, until it's unrecognizable as anything more than lies. Can anyone cut their bullshit long enough for unity, liberty and justice for all?

Guilty Mattress Pleasures

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

A sloppy-knotted comedy about the failings of communication within love and pleasure to connect in mutual support/interest. Claire and Heather are starting to show cracks from the subtle disregard of support that their relationship has been in need of. More strain is added with the arrival of Leon, whose very real nerves and anxieties towards sex interfere with Claire’s plan to spice up her life with Heather.

A sloppy-knotted comedy about the failings of communication within love and pleasure to connect in mutual support/interest. Claire and Heather are starting to show cracks from the subtle disregard of support that their relationship has been in need of. More strain is added with the arrival of Leon, whose very real nerves and anxieties towards sex interfere with Claire’s plan to spice up her life with Heather.

Skin the Chicken

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

Three estranged half-sisters re-unite upon their father reaching his deathbed. Secrets are glimpsed, thanks are given, and a monster is taken out of the world.

Three estranged half-sisters re-unite upon their father reaching his deathbed. Secrets are glimpsed, thanks are given, and a monster is taken out of the world.

Gone Fishin' on a Cloudy Day

by Reinette LeJeune

Synopsis

On the day of their father’s funeral, two brothers find themselves at the river-bank finding memories and comfort in a fishing rod, a jar of moonshine, and a tackle box full of guilt.

On the day of their father’s funeral, two brothers find themselves at the river-bank finding memories and comfort in a fishing rod, a jar of moonshine, and a tackle box full of guilt.