Sue Schleifer

I am a member of the Dramatist Guild.

My play, "Take Down The Letters," enjoyed premier performances in Lafayette, LA at Cité des Arts in September 2018. The play was accepted at InFringe Fest in New Orleans and two performances were staged at Cafe Istanbul in November 2018. I received an ArtSpark grant from the Acadiana Center for the Arts in 2018 to produce the play.

I am also pleased to announce that "Take Down The Letters," will be produced by Naked Stage Productions Society in Surrey, British Columbia for readings in June 2025. https://www.nspsociety.com/

I participate in a play-writing class with playwright, Anthony Clarvoe, and each week I write a scene or short play. I have written more than 50 short plays.

My short play, "What Secret?" just won best play in The Playwrights'...

I am a member of the Dramatist Guild.

My play, "Take Down The Letters," enjoyed premier performances in Lafayette, LA at Cité des Arts in September 2018. The play was accepted at InFringe Fest in New Orleans and two performances were staged at Cafe Istanbul in November 2018. I received an ArtSpark grant from the Acadiana Center for the Arts in 2018 to produce the play.

I am also pleased to announce that "Take Down The Letters," will be produced by Naked Stage Productions Society in Surrey, British Columbia for readings in June 2025. https://www.nspsociety.com/

I participate in a play-writing class with playwright, Anthony Clarvoe, and each week I write a scene or short play. I have written more than 50 short plays.

My short play, "What Secret?" just won best play in The Playwrights' Center of San Francisco 2024 Short Play Festival Play-Offs, Group Two. That means it will go on to a live performance in October 2024 in San Francisco along with the five winners from the other groups.

I am the author of two books: "Cultivating a Mindful Life" and "The Key to the Castle: Zen and Travel Stories of Trust," about internal and external journeys. I also writes a monthly e-newsletter/blog .

As the owner of Life and Leadership Coaching I provide coaching and organizational development consulting services to individuals and organizations throughout the United States and beyond. www.lifeandleadershipcoaching.com

I have an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, am certified as an Integral Coach through New Ventures West, and earned the Professional Coaching Credential (PCC) from the International Coach Federation. I help my clients to communicate clearly and with compassion. I practice mindfulness and enjoy sharing ideas and tools for stress management and living mindfully.

Scripts

When The Saints

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

Worlds collide along with bodies as a newcomer learns something about the local ways.

Part of a series of short plays set in Louisiana.

Worlds collide along with bodies as a newcomer learns something about the local ways.

Part of a series of short plays set in Louisiana.

Small Gifts

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

Sometimes we don't realize what we miss until we move away.

Part of a series of short plays set in Louisiana.

Sometimes we don't realize what we miss until we move away.

Part of a series of short plays set in Louisiana.

I've Got Such A Great Idea

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

What happens when cultures collide? Two young promising filmmakers head to Cajun Country to make a film. Will they be welcomed with open arms and hearts?

Part of a series of short plays that take place in Louisiana.

What happens when cultures collide? Two young promising filmmakers head to Cajun Country to make a film. Will they be welcomed with open arms and hearts?

Part of a series of short plays that take place in Louisiana.

Save Me

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

One woman's love of orchids leads her down a surprising path when her boss goes AWOL and an orchid takes center stage.

One woman's love of orchids leads her down a surprising path when her boss goes AWOL and an orchid takes center stage.

Going the Distance

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

How do we know when we've found the "right" partner? In this short play, we take a journey with longtime friends as they navigate their relationship over distances across an ocean and closer to home.

How do we know when we've found the "right" partner? In this short play, we take a journey with longtime friends as they navigate their relationship over distances across an ocean and closer to home.

Take Down The Letters

by Sue Schleifer

Synopsis

Finally ready to clean out her husband’s closet, Lynn discovers a box of letters high up on a shelf. Should she read the letters? She invites her mom to accompany her on the journey that takes them to the 70s where they meet a creative and confused young woman searching for freedom, love and how to live a creative life. What do the letters reveal? What will Lynn learn about herself, her relationship with her...

Finally ready to clean out her husband’s closet, Lynn discovers a box of letters high up on a shelf. Should she read the letters? She invites her mom to accompany her on the journey that takes them to the 70s where they meet a creative and confused young woman searching for freedom, love and how to live a creative life. What do the letters reveal? What will Lynn learn about herself, her relationship with her husband, and with her mom?

One act dramatic comedy, approximately 75 minutes without an intermission.