Hannah C Langley

Hannah C Langley

My bio as written by playwright and mentor, Luis Alfaro:

"Hannah Langley is an agitator who creates modern American mash-ups of current political movements and romantic comedies about people who don't seem like they should be together. She fits circles into squares and does not care who she annoys in the process. Hannah deconstructs religion and politics in the same play. And she...
My bio as written by playwright and mentor, Luis Alfaro:

"Hannah Langley is an agitator who creates modern American mash-ups of current political movements and romantic comedies about people who don't seem like they should be together. She fits circles into squares and does not care who she annoys in the process. Hannah deconstructs religion and politics in the same play. And she refuses to play by the rules. This makes her very happy."

Plays

  • Monsters Are Made
    When Hunter, her rapist and former friend, forces his way back into her life a year after he's declared not guilty in the court of public opinion, Ricki is faced with a difficult set of questions—what does it take to atone for this sin, is it even possible and how far is she willing go to find out?

  • Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)
    Charity, a prized daughter of America's premier radical anti-gay Church, struggles with her faith and temptation after failing to convert a nice Jewish boy over Twitter.
  • CALL ME KING, or The Drag Play
    Hallie has a new guy in her life. But his constant compliments don’t change the fact that whenever Hallie looks in the mirror, she doesn’t like who she sees. Only after attending a drag-themed party — hosted by her estranged childhood friend and his hot (?!?!) new roommate — does Hallie begin to find the answers to the questions she was searching her reflection for all along.
  • The Geese of El Carmelo Cemetery
    ​A teen couple is ripped apart by depression and class difference but a little magic may mend their wounds—even beyond the grave. ​
  • Ambitious Card
    Talia Matos is an aspiring magician who finds herself stuck in the “assistant zone”. She wants to audition for a television spot but her mentor, the Amazing Xane, convinces her she isn’t ready. After narrowly escaping death during a stunt, Talia discovers that there may be more to her knack for card tricks than sleight of hand. Scared and confused, she reunites with her mother, Zara, who tells Talia her magic...
    Talia Matos is an aspiring magician who finds herself stuck in the “assistant zone”. She wants to audition for a television spot but her mentor, the Amazing Xane, convinces her she isn’t ready. After narrowly escaping death during a stunt, Talia discovers that there may be more to her knack for card tricks than sleight of hand. Scared and confused, she reunites with her mother, Zara, who tells Talia her magic is real. Against Zara’s wishes, Talia uses her newfound power to propel her to nearly instant fame and fortune. But power, as Talia learns, comes with a price.
  • Awesometown
    SETTING: “Awesometown,” a suburb of Los Angeles, is so named for its close proximity to Six Flags Magic Mountain, two golf courses, an ice skating rink, and a shopping mall. It’s touted as a perfect place to raise a family. What isn’t publicized is the prevalence of heroin addiction among the city’s teens.

    SYNOPSIS: MAX DONNE, a twenty-two-year-old heroin addict, tries to escape her abusive past...
    SETTING: “Awesometown,” a suburb of Los Angeles, is so named for its close proximity to Six Flags Magic Mountain, two golf courses, an ice skating rink, and a shopping mall. It’s touted as a perfect place to raise a family. What isn’t publicized is the prevalence of heroin addiction among the city’s teens.

    SYNOPSIS: MAX DONNE, a twenty-two-year-old heroin addict, tries to escape her abusive past and present but a bad trip brings her right back to where she started.