Recommended by Lainie Vansant

  • Lainie Vansant: The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph's Baby (Musical) by Chris Cragin-Day
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    This fun, unique musical has a really nice indie vibe while still maintaining the Christmas story that draws December audiences. The characters face real struggles and ask real questions, and the songs dominate my playlist from Thanksgiving to January. If your theatre is looking for something a little different for the holiday season that will still make your audiences happy, this is the musical for you!

    This fun, unique musical has a really nice indie vibe while still maintaining the Christmas story that draws December audiences. The characters face real struggles and ask real questions, and the songs dominate my playlist from Thanksgiving to January. If your theatre is looking for something a little different for the holiday season that will still make your audiences happy, this is the musical for you!

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  • Lainie Vansant: THE BIGNESS OF IT ALL by Stephanie Alison Walker
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    Thought-provoking and poetic, this piece addresses big issues with a compassionate eye and a lyrical touch. Check it out!

    Thought-provoking and poetic, this piece addresses big issues with a compassionate eye and a lyrical touch. Check it out!

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  • Lainie Vansant: An Irishman and a Wedding Ring Walk Into A Bar (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
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    This protagonist is faced with an unsolvable dilemma, inspiring a wide range of emotions and conflict. There's a lot for a good actor to sink his teeth into here.

    This protagonist is faced with an unsolvable dilemma, inspiring a wide range of emotions and conflict. There's a lot for a good actor to sink his teeth into here.

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  • Lainie Vansant: The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd by Stephen Brown
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    This show is so much fun! If you're having a bad day and you want a show that'll make you smile, give this one a read!

    This show is so much fun! If you're having a bad day and you want a show that'll make you smile, give this one a read!

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  • Lainie Vansant: Mornings with June by Karen Saari
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    This play is sweet and joyful while still acknowledging many of life's pains. It has a nice, specific sense of place and a lot of heart -- a piece of feel-good theatre that audiences are sure to enjoy

    This play is sweet and joyful while still acknowledging many of life's pains. It has a nice, specific sense of place and a lot of heart -- a piece of feel-good theatre that audiences are sure to enjoy

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  • Lainie Vansant: LOLA AND THE PLANET OF GLORIOUS DIVERSITY (full length) by Robin Rice
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    This piece is gorgeous and surreal and I'm sure there are layers and layers to it that I have yet to discover. Plus, I'm a sucker for John Donne.

    This piece is gorgeous and surreal and I'm sure there are layers and layers to it that I have yet to discover. Plus, I'm a sucker for John Donne.

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  • Lainie Vansant: The Eclipse by Sofia Molimbi
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    This is a sweet play with a little magic that speaks deeply to questions surrounding family, charity, dementia, and more. It's a lovely moment in time with some barbs included as well, definitely worth a read.

    This is a sweet play with a little magic that speaks deeply to questions surrounding family, charity, dementia, and more. It's a lovely moment in time with some barbs included as well, definitely worth a read.

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  • Lainie Vansant: the calm before by Deborah Yarchun
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    This play deftly investigates a strained family relationship which represents, in many ways, the strained family relationship within the 'family' of US citizens today. Both characters are delightfully stubborn, flawed, and engaging. Check it out!

    This play deftly investigates a strained family relationship which represents, in many ways, the strained family relationship within the 'family' of US citizens today. Both characters are delightfully stubborn, flawed, and engaging. Check it out!

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  • Lainie Vansant: THE BANALITY OF EVIL Hannah Arendt, France, 1940. by JULIA PASCAL
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    An interesting glimpse at a little-known moment in history. Pascal captures a wealth of sadness and despair but maintains some hope for the audience at the same time. If you need a piece for lots of women, definitely check this one out!

    An interesting glimpse at a little-known moment in history. Pascal captures a wealth of sadness and despair but maintains some hope for the audience at the same time. If you need a piece for lots of women, definitely check this one out!

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  • Lainie Vansant: Tea Patches by Helen Everbach
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    This play has a sweet, slow melancholy to it that draws the reader (and the audience, I'm sure) into its characters' pain. It also offers kind insight into intimate and life-threatening problems for its protagonist and her friends.

    This play has a sweet, slow melancholy to it that draws the reader (and the audience, I'm sure) into its characters' pain. It also offers kind insight into intimate and life-threatening problems for its protagonist and her friends.

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