Recommended by Lainie Vansant

  • Lainie Vansant: All the Emilies in All the Universes

    This play is gorgeous, lyrical, heartbreaking... like its central character, it is many things. August conveys a complex concept with clarity and heart. While doing so, he makes space for directors and designers to make bold choices. This play is certainly going places, and you don't want to miss it.

    This play is gorgeous, lyrical, heartbreaking... like its central character, it is many things. August conveys a complex concept with clarity and heart. While doing so, he makes space for directors and designers to make bold choices. This play is certainly going places, and you don't want to miss it.

  • Lainie Vansant: ADELE HUGO - the true story of Victor Hugo's youngest daughter (in development 2023)

    A fascinating play about a fascinating historical figure. This would make a nice addition to Women's History Month programming, perhaps. Give it a read and learn something new!

    A fascinating play about a fascinating historical figure. This would make a nice addition to Women's History Month programming, perhaps. Give it a read and learn something new!

  • Lainie Vansant: A Dog Loves Mango (Un Cane Ama Il Mango)

    A great moment in time which also examines social and ecological issues affecting us today. It makes you think!

    A great moment in time which also examines social and ecological issues affecting us today. It makes you think!

  • Lainie Vansant: The Quarantine

    A poignant moment and a beautiful example of "show, don't tell." Very nice work

    A poignant moment and a beautiful example of "show, don't tell." Very nice work

  • Lainie Vansant: No Winter, No Worries

    A little bit of humor and a lot to think about - that's what this thoughtful piece offers. This little script is easy to stage and has flexible casting. It's perfect for a production of Climate Change Theatre Action or any short play festival!

    A little bit of humor and a lot to think about - that's what this thoughtful piece offers. This little script is easy to stage and has flexible casting. It's perfect for a production of Climate Change Theatre Action or any short play festival!

  • Lainie Vansant: Death's Defeat

    A heartbreaking story made even more painful by the characters' optimism. This is a tight, clean moment in which young characters grapple with big things. If you have the chance, give it to some teenagers and see what they can do!

    A heartbreaking story made even more painful by the characters' optimism. This is a tight, clean moment in which young characters grapple with big things. If you have the chance, give it to some teenagers and see what they can do!

  • Lainie Vansant: RISING STORM

    This play is so cool! The theatrical mystery of what exactly is happening here is sure to have audiences discussing this piece long after the curtain has closed. We can only hope that they will also discuss and take action to address the ecological issues behind the art as well!

    This play is so cool! The theatrical mystery of what exactly is happening here is sure to have audiences discussing this piece long after the curtain has closed. We can only hope that they will also discuss and take action to address the ecological issues behind the art as well!

  • Lainie Vansant: Watchwomen

    This piece is so delightfully twisted. There's a ton of room here for comic femme actors to play with a fantasy world full of physicality and fun, yet it doesn't sacrifice message. There's just enough statement here for a well-honed ten minute play. Check it out!

    This piece is so delightfully twisted. There's a ton of room here for comic femme actors to play with a fantasy world full of physicality and fun, yet it doesn't sacrifice message. There's just enough statement here for a well-honed ten minute play. Check it out!

  • Lainie Vansant: LOVE YOURSELF!!!!

    First off: I laughed out loud in this Starbucks. Tiff would be happy about that.
    This play is a breath of fresh air perfect for two women who aren't afraid to really dig into some physicality and visceral energy. The setup is simple, but the monologues and partner work -- *chef's kiss.* Perfect for an evening of ten-minute plays.

    First off: I laughed out loud in this Starbucks. Tiff would be happy about that.
    This play is a breath of fresh air perfect for two women who aren't afraid to really dig into some physicality and visceral energy. The setup is simple, but the monologues and partner work -- *chef's kiss.* Perfect for an evening of ten-minute plays.

  • Lainie Vansant: TWELFTH DAY

    "We're at the meeting point of the mystical and the mundane." Beautiful words for a beautiful story reminding us that this time of year has its messy moments, but there's a loveliness and a mystery to it, even when things get grubby. There's poetry to this piece and a lot of room for a director and actors to make their mark.

    "We're at the meeting point of the mystical and the mundane." Beautiful words for a beautiful story reminding us that this time of year has its messy moments, but there's a loveliness and a mystery to it, even when things get grubby. There's poetry to this piece and a lot of room for a director and actors to make their mark.