Jane B. Jones

Jane B. Jones is a Louisville, KY based playwright. Her play "This is NOT a Teen Movie" is available through Playscripts, and her play "Tell the Truth" premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville in 2020 as part of the New Play Project. She has created several puppet shows for Squallis Puppeteers, including "The Davenport Players" and "Goodnight, Monster". Jones has a BA in Theatre from Smith College and an MFA in Writing from Spalding University.

Jane B. Jones is a Louisville, KY based playwright. Her play "This is NOT a Teen Movie" is available through Playscripts, and her play "Tell the Truth" premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville in 2020 as part of the New Play Project. She has created several puppet shows for Squallis Puppeteers, including "The Davenport Players" and "Goodnight, Monster". Jones has a BA in Theatre from Smith College and an MFA in Writing from Spalding University.

Scripts

This is NOT a Teen Movie

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

At Golden Valley High, prom season means one thing: over-the-top prom-posals. But when news breaks that recent grads have been expelled from college for sexual misconduct, a group of students begins to question what their culture is really promoting. Led by the principal’s outspoken daughter, they launch a bold campaign to take prom back—and spark a conversation the whole school can’t ignore.

At Golden Valley High, prom season means one thing: over-the-top prom-posals. But when news breaks that recent grads have been expelled from college for sexual misconduct, a group of students begins to question what their culture is really promoting. Led by the principal’s outspoken daughter, they launch a bold campaign to take prom back—and spark a conversation the whole school can’t ignore.

Tell the Truth

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

When Alex and Cassie arrive at Warrenton High, the last thing they expect to find is a school full of liars. Gossip and rumors run rampant, and every senior must compete in the county’s annual Liars Contest. But how can you tell what’s true—and what isn’t—when you don’t know who you are?

When Alex and Cassie arrive at Warrenton High, the last thing they expect to find is a school full of liars. Gossip and rumors run rampant, and every senior must compete in the county’s annual Liars Contest. But how can you tell what’s true—and what isn’t—when you don’t know who you are?

Red Alien

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

Red Alien is a blood-soaked allegorical comedy about women at the edge of the known universe who are the first to make contact with another life form by accidentally sending them a mating call. It’s Caryl Churchill meets, the Alien Franchise, meets The Office. All while remaining roaringly funny, Red Alien tells a timely story about the frustrations of communication with a perceived “other” and the futility of...

Red Alien is a blood-soaked allegorical comedy about women at the edge of the known universe who are the first to make contact with another life form by accidentally sending them a mating call. It’s Caryl Churchill meets, the Alien Franchise, meets The Office. All while remaining roaringly funny, Red Alien tells a timely story about the frustrations of communication with a perceived “other” and the futility of aspiring to greatness within an unexamined system designed to defeat you.

It Came from the Sea

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

Can the monster eat you if you refuse to believe it's real? In this comedic short, members of the Beach Patrol argue over how to deal with the sea monster many of them refuse to acknowledge exists.

Can the monster eat you if you refuse to believe it's real? In this comedic short, members of the Beach Patrol argue over how to deal with the sea monster many of them refuse to acknowledge exists.

To the Moon and Back

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

On an isolated planet Sally builds a rocket ship. During her test flight she is caught by the tail of a passing comet warping time and accidentally missing her daughter’s childhood. Reunited as adults, the two women confront who they are and how to move forward together.

On an isolated planet Sally builds a rocket ship. During her test flight she is caught by the tail of a passing comet warping time and accidentally missing her daughter’s childhood. Reunited as adults, the two women confront who they are and how to move forward together.

Hansel and Gretel: An Adaptation

by Jane B. Jones

Synopsis

How do you listen for what isn't said? How do you find your way home?
In this adaptation designed for an expandable cast, choruses of woodland creature and the household objects give insight into the actions and motivations of familiar characters.

How do you listen for what isn't said? How do you find your way home?
In this adaptation designed for an expandable cast, choruses of woodland creature and the household objects give insight into the actions and motivations of familiar characters.