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Lainie Vansant

Recommended by Lainie Vansant

  • Bed Play; The Elements of Intimacy by Emma Carter
    17 Dec. 2018
    “ This play is full of sweet, natural scenes that embrace the odd messiness of real people's lives. Carter has a gift for dialogue that flows naturally, and she builds characters that you'll grow to care about despite all their flaws. This play is fearless and a treat to read. ”
  • El Yunque in English by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    7 Dec. 2018
    “ A brilliantly crafted nugget of a play/monologue. Diaz-Marcano uses a wide range of linguistic tools to draw us into a situation that is contextualized by a specific and important moment, but also heart-wrenchingly universal. A great example of a clean ten minute play! ”
  • Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven by Reina Hardy
    20 Nov. 2018
    “ Reina Hardy is quickly becoming one of my favorite playwrights. This play is both intimate and epic - an outer-space adventure with lots of spunk and a charming voice. I remember through Annie's story what it's like to be a teenager - a little bit afraid of your own wild dreams - and I wish more girls had an Althea to push them toward those dreams. Also, a massive space-library would still be awesome. Read it, produce it, then tell me so I can come watch it. ”
  • Women's Ten Minute Play Selection Committee by Emily Hageman
    16 Nov. 2018
    “ Killed it. The clever twists and turns in this scathing little play had me laughing out loud. The balance of absurdity and reality (we see you, Neil Labute) mixed with Hageman's naturally quirky comedy keeps the audience invested, and when you remember at the end that all the characters are played by women, it's just that much better. Enjoy. ”
  • Fairy Tale Career Aptitude Test by Emily Hageman
    23 Oct. 2018
    “ Adorable and hilarious. If you want a clever script for a huge cast about making your way and following your own dreams, this one is for you! ”
  • The Journey of the Bell by Maggie Lee
    20 Oct. 2018
    “ Lee does a great job tying together several different stories with a plot that is relevant to her young audience. This show is light-hearted, fun, and flexible, building on Hans Christian Anderson's tales and making them fun for today's audience (I still can't get over Darth Vader and "Fantasy China"). Loved it! ”
  • The Boy Who Cried Dragon by Inda Craig-Galván
    20 Oct. 2018
    “ A sweet play full of magic, with some character-driven humor that winks at the adults now and then. Lovely. ”
  • Quiz Out by Margot Connolly
    17 Oct. 2018
    “ Connolly writes with incredible love both for her queer protagonists and for the odd religious world they come from. It's beautiful to see these two worlds come together, balanced well by the light world of the Bible Quiz Bowl (which is, of course) very high-stakes for some of us...). A well-balanced dramedy that brought a tear to my eye. ”
  • Saints Go Marching by Matt Barbot
    17 Oct. 2018
    “ This play is steeped in traditions - literary references, Catholic rituals, and Hispanic culture are all intricately interwoven into something beautifully specific that also connects on a universal level. Though there are more men than women, the women drive the story and all seven characters are rich and complex. Read this one - it's a gem! ”
  • FUMBLEWINTER (Full-length version) by Rachael Carnes
    13 Oct. 2018
    “ Haunting, magical, and undeniably unique. ”

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