Recommended by Lainie Vansant

  • Lainie Vansant: Rabbit Summer by Tracey Conyer Lee
    “

    This play takes on the difficult intersection between gun control issues and police violence against Black folks -- along with other nuanced issues that come from living in our world today. Conyer Lee takes all of these ideas on with humor and humanity, leaving the audience with a lot to think about.

    This play takes on the difficult intersection between gun control issues and police violence against Black folks -- along with other nuanced issues that come from living in our world today. Conyer Lee takes all of these ideas on with humor and humanity, leaving the audience with a lot to think about.

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: A Monogamy of Swans by John Minigan
    “

    I listened to this on Gather by the Ghost Light and it's just lovely. A sweet moment between two complex people, it's easy to stage and gives you good stuff to work with. Check it out!

    I listened to this on Gather by the Ghost Light and it's just lovely. A sweet moment between two complex people, it's easy to stage and gives you good stuff to work with. Check it out!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: Nan - A 10-Minute Play by Noa Gardner
    “

    This show shares an interesting perspective on the Hawaiian experience. The stakes are high, which makes the exchange between these two women poignant and strong.

    This show shares an interesting perspective on the Hawaiian experience. The stakes are high, which makes the exchange between these two women poignant and strong.

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: A TRICK OF THE LIGHT by Peter Moore
    “

    A fun, light (if you'll pardon the pun) piece about getting older. It's sure to make you smile!

    A fun, light (if you'll pardon the pun) piece about getting older. It's sure to make you smile!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: Borderline by Andrew Siañez-De La O
    “

    Siañez-De La O is a talented storyteller, and this play is no exception. The myths and tales interwoven into this piece give it a sense of magic and wonder which contrasts with the dismal reality of life on the border. This is really lovely work that should be produced!

    Siañez-De La O is a talented storyteller, and this play is no exception. The myths and tales interwoven into this piece give it a sense of magic and wonder which contrasts with the dismal reality of life on the border. This is really lovely work that should be produced!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: MR. HEMINGWAY by Kevin Kautzman
    “

    Kautzman places dreamwork and memory to stage a lovely, sympathetic look at Hemingway's last months. This play is heartbreaking, educational, and creative. Check it out!

    Kautzman places dreamwork and memory to stage a lovely, sympathetic look at Hemingway's last months. This play is heartbreaking, educational, and creative. Check it out!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: The Anxiety of a Knuckleball Before the Plate by Bryan Stubbles
    “

    A fun, quirky piece that would be easy to stage, even in an evening of short plays. There's lots for the actors and director to do here!

    A fun, quirky piece that would be easy to stage, even in an evening of short plays. There's lots for the actors and director to do here!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: Pulse by Allie Costa
    “

    A quick, informative nugget of history. You'll learn something important in ten minutes or less!

    A quick, informative nugget of history. You'll learn something important in ten minutes or less!

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: AZTEC PIRATES & THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF LIFE ON MARS by David Davila
    “

    This piece is utterly haunting. Davila creates characters who are indisputably terrible people but he leaves them with just enough humanity that I still want them to be redeemed. It's a difficult line to tow, but he's done it well. This is a whirlwind, surreal look inside the head of someone with PTSD. It's complex, rich, and well worth your time.

    This piece is utterly haunting. Davila creates characters who are indisputably terrible people but he leaves them with just enough humanity that I still want them to be redeemed. It's a difficult line to tow, but he's done it well. This is a whirlwind, surreal look inside the head of someone with PTSD. It's complex, rich, and well worth your time.

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: Ten Acrobats In An Amazing Leap Of Faith by Yussef El Guindi
    “

    This piece seamlessly integrates dreams and naturalism in a moving family drama centered around the holidays -- in this case, Ramadan. The issues are relevant and the spiritual underpinnings are incredibly moving. This piece is well worth your time and should be produced again and again!

    This piece seamlessly integrates dreams and naturalism in a moving family drama centered around the holidays -- in this case, Ramadan. The issues are relevant and the spiritual underpinnings are incredibly moving. This piece is well worth your time and should be produced again and again!

    ”