Solstice Lauren

(they/she), 21-year-old playwright focusing on themes of mental health, queerness, and the navigation of coming-of-age interpersonal relationships

(they/she), 21-year-old playwright focusing on themes of mental health, queerness, and the navigation of coming-of-age interpersonal relationships

Scripts

A Million Degrees

by Solstice Lauren

Synopsis

A group of young college students navigate their relationships and their newfound freedom.

A group of young college students navigate their relationships and their newfound freedom.

Dead End

by Solstice Lauren

Synopsis

High school senior Faye struggles to cope with her grief when her former best friend Foley suddenly dies by getting hit by a train. After Foley comes to Faye in the form of a ghost, Faye's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder drives her to become obsessed with checking her appearance in a handheld mirror left to her by her deceased mother. Meanwhile, Faye's sister, Rita, and best friend, Sara, attempt to prove that...

High school senior Faye struggles to cope with her grief when her former best friend Foley suddenly dies by getting hit by a train. After Foley comes to Faye in the form of a ghost, Faye's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder drives her to become obsessed with checking her appearance in a handheld mirror left to her by her deceased mother. Meanwhile, Faye's sister, Rita, and best friend, Sara, attempt to prove that Foley's death was a suicide, covered up by his distressed mother.

Costumes

by Solstice Lauren

Synopsis

At a sleep-away summer camp, fourteen-year-old, closeted Addie is being bullied for their gender presentation and sexual orientation.

At a sleep-away summer camp, fourteen-year-old, closeted Addie is being bullied for their gender presentation and sexual orientation.

Equivalent

by Solstice Lauren

Synopsis

Two brothers, far apart in age, have a revealing discussion after one of them walks out on a family dinner.

Two brothers, far apart in age, have a revealing discussion after one of them walks out on a family dinner.

Stay Crazy

by Solstice Lauren

Synopsis

Dark and brooding Zara, an alcoholic in her mid-twenties, has grown tired of her exhausting and tedious life in a rehabilitation center. As she prepares to run away and give up on everything she has worked for, her motivated roommate, Lilly, discovers Zara’s plans and attempts at appealing to her better senses. Zara is stubborn and set on her goal of escaping, but can Lilly convince her to have hope and continue...

Dark and brooding Zara, an alcoholic in her mid-twenties, has grown tired of her exhausting and tedious life in a rehabilitation center. As she prepares to run away and give up on everything she has worked for, her motivated roommate, Lilly, discovers Zara’s plans and attempts at appealing to her better senses. Zara is stubborn and set on her goal of escaping, but can Lilly convince her to have hope and continue working toward recovery?