Shane Strawbridge

Shane Strawbridge is an award-winning actor and playwright based in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his MFA as a member of the Playwright's Lab at Hollins University. He received his MA in Drama from Texas Woman's University in 2014 and his BM in Music Education from Howard Payne University in 2006. He has had a variety of readings and workshops across the country. He has won awards from The Column Awards, The Stony Awards, TheaterJones.com, and was named one of Dallas-Fort Worth's Best Actors of 2012 by CBS-DFW. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and LMDA. www.ShaneStrawbridge.com

Shane Strawbridge is an award-winning actor and playwright based in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his MFA as a member of the Playwright's Lab at Hollins University. He received his MA in Drama from Texas Woman's University in 2014 and his BM in Music Education from Howard Payne University in 2006. He has had a variety of readings and workshops across the country. He has won awards from The Column Awards, The Stony Awards, TheaterJones.com, and was named one of Dallas-Fort Worth's Best Actors of 2012 by CBS-DFW. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and LMDA. www.ShaneStrawbridge.com

Scripts

Marvelous Cornelius

by Shane Strawbridge

Cast Size
12—14
Genre
adaptation,
comedy,
musical,
young audiences

Casey, a student new to the city, has to find a way to fit in with her new home and friends so she can truly call New Orleans a place where she belongs. Based on the award-winning book by Phil Bildner, Marvelous Cornelius is a story about how to "find your place, find your home."

Casey, a student new to the city, has to find a way to fit in with her new home and friends so she can truly call New Orleans a place where she belongs. Based on the award-winning book by Phil Bildner, Marvelous Cornelius is a story about how to "find your place, find your home."

The Sinister Ones

by Shane Strawbridge

Cast Size
6
Genre
drama,
political,
young audiences

CURRENTLY IN REWRITES

In a world blinded by hate, is anyone truly right?

Ryan Kurtz has come of age and is now faced with the completion of a religious ritual as part of his family's faith, but his own faith is wavering. When a disaster strikes the province, he must decide how his beliefs and faith will fit into the new version of the world.

CURRENTLY IN REWRITES

In a world blinded by hate, is anyone truly right?

Ryan Kurtz has come of age and is now faced with the completion of a religious ritual as part of his family's faith, but his own faith is wavering. When a disaster strikes the province, he must decide how his beliefs and faith will fit into the new version of the world.

Out of Milk

by Shane Strawbridge

1
Cast Size
3
Genre
drama

Where is line between service to community and disservice to ourselves?

Two college-aged girls live together in relative harmony. That harmony has been threatened by the presence of a pregnant homeless Hispanic woman. When one roommate discovers that the apartment is out of milk, the tensions boil over.

Where is line between service to community and disservice to ourselves?

Two college-aged girls live together in relative harmony. That harmony has been threatened by the presence of a pregnant homeless Hispanic woman. When one roommate discovers that the apartment is out of milk, the tensions boil over.

I'll Take Care of You

by Shane Strawbridge

1
Cast Size
5
Genre
comedy,
drama,
fantasy,
young audiences

All he wanted was a toy truck. He got so much more.

Seven year old Zachary's birthday is coming up, and all he really wants is a toy truck. When his parents surprise him with something else, he has to learn that toys aren't the only things that need to be taken care of.

All he wanted was a toy truck. He got so much more.

Seven year old Zachary's birthday is coming up, and all he really wants is a toy truck. When his parents surprise him with something else, he has to learn that toys aren't the only things that need to be taken care of.

Words Are Hard

by Shane Strawbridge

1
Cast Size
2
Genre
drama

In the biggest moments of our lives, sometimes words are not enough.

After a tragic accident, Ben must sift through all that is left of his family to honor his mother's last request. When memories and the future collide, the words to express his feelings don't come easily or without cost.

In the biggest moments of our lives, sometimes words are not enough.

After a tragic accident, Ben must sift through all that is left of his family to honor his mother's last request. When memories and the future collide, the words to express his feelings don't come easily or without cost.