"Green" and "Commotion in the Ocean" published by Next Stage Press

Next Stage Press has just released Green and Commotion in the Ocean. In Green, a twenty-minute TYA play with a cast of three, the Planet Princess needs the help of the children in the audience to save her frog friend from the Garbage Goblin. By using the Three Rs- “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”, the earth-destroying villain is defeated. In Commotion in the Ocean, a twenty-minute children's play with a large flexible cast, greed rears its ugly head when fishy friends discover a pirates’ treasure chest. Visit Next Stage Press or Amazon to obtain production rights or buy the book that contains both one-act plays. For other works by Stacey Lane, go to  www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

The Mascot Organization's production of Green

Wilmington Drama League's production of Commotion in the Ocean

Mock Turtle Zine publishes "Shoebox"

Mock Turtle Zine's newly released seventh issue includes Stacey Lane's short play Shoebox. In Shoebox, a woman's journey from cradle to grave is documented in the greeting cards she received in her lifetime. To get your copy of Issue 7 or read it online, go to www.mockturtlezine.com. For production rights or information about other available scripts, contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com.

“Storms, Sheets, and Show Tunes” opens in Knoxville

Storms, Sheets, and Show Tunes will be performed by the Bearden High School Theatre Department in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 28^th and 29^th. In this one-act comedy, ghosts conduct late night auditions in a historic theatre to replace the current spirit who wishes to retire from haunting. Go to www.staceylaneink.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com for a perusal copy of Storms, Sheets, and Show Tunes or other available scripts.


Michaela Hall and Casey Cain in Storms, Sheets, and Show Tunes. Directed by Madison Harmon. Photographer: Alli Acuff.

Marianne Dodson, Alex Koza and Claire Macmillan in Storms, Sheets, and Show Tunes. Directed by Madison Harmon. Photographer: Alli Acuff.

 

 

 

 

“Hiccup” plays in Massachusetts

On April 26^th, Scituate High School in Scituate, Massachusetts presents Hiccup as part of Spring Fest, a showcase of student-directed one-acts. In Hiccup, an over-confident teenager waits for her turn in a speech contest when she develops an incurable case of hiccups. To preview this script or other available plays, visit www.staceylaneink.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com

Emma Hofmann, Casey McCormack and Matthew Peterson perform Hiccup. Directed by Ariel Dickerman and Grace Duffey. Photographer: Andrew Dickerman.



Casey McCormack and Matthew Peterson in Hiccup. Directed by Ariel Dickerman and Grace Duffey. Photographer: Andrew Dickerman.



“Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin” published by Eldridge

Eldridge Publishing, a leading play publisher since 1906, has just released Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin. In this hour-long comedy for all ages, a bad haircut leads Rapunzel’s perfectionist mother to banish her to the tower.  Desperate to escape, our long-haired heroine makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin. Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin won “The Play’s the Thing” Competition and was recognized by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the Anna Zornio Children's Theatre Playwriting Competition. This show has been performed by professional adult actors, community theatre actors, high school students and elementary school children. Visit www.histage.com to order your copy, obtain production rights, preview the beginning of the play or download a scene from Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin to be used royalty-free in classroom work and auditions. For other scripts for youth and adults, go to www.staceylaneink.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

"Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue" opens in South Dakota

Huron High School presents Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue on April 12th and 13th in Huron, South Dakota. In this comedic play for all ages, the old woman who lived in a shoe has so many children she does not know what to do. Her children are Jack, Jill, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Hansel, Gretel and Mary, with her little lamb in tow.  Visit www.dramaticpublishing.com to preview a script sample, buy the book or get production rights. Go to www.staceylaneink.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com for other available titles for children, teens and adults.

Troy Berg, Lindsey Friedrichsen, Paul Christenson and Avery Del Grosso in Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue. Directed by Molly Perry. Stage managed by Darlene Haberstick.

 

 

 

"Pet Names", "Alien to Antiquity" and "Cold" are part of a celebration of women artists in Dayton, Ohio

SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day Dayton’s March 30^th performance will include Pet Names, Alien to Antiquity and Cold.  In Pet Names, an eager wife and an eager-to-leave husband fail to capture the perfect photograph of their little darling with the Easter Bunny. In Alien to Antiquity, corporate bosses set out to fire Lady Justice. In Cold, a sickly woman catches her boyfriend licking her phone. For show information and to learn more about SWAN Day, visit http://swandaydayton.blogspot.com, www.womenarts.org or www.facebook.com/SwanDayDayton.  Go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com to preview these or other available scripts.



Whitney Davis and Dan Foley in Pet Names.

Jocelyn Tanis and Jacob Wright in Cold.

 

 

Celebrate World Theatre Day with a NYC performance of "Tummy Tirade"

New York City's Mind the Gap Theatre presents Tummy Tirade and other short plays in recognition of World Theatre Day on March 27th.  In Tummy Tirade, a woman on a diet does battle with her talkative tummy. For more information about the show, visit www.mindthegaptheatre.com or Mind the Gap's Facebook Page. To learn more about World Theatre Day, go to www.nycwtd.com. Contact Stacey Lane at StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com.

 

 

Pioneer Drama Service publishes "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" and "The Boy who Cried Wolf"

Pioneer Drama Service, a leading publisher of children's plays, has just released The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg and The Boy who Cried Wolf. Both of these one-act comedies have large casts, simple sets and fun roles for young performers. To buy a copy of The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg, for production rights or for more information, visit  Pioneer Goose. For The Boy who Cried Wolf, go to Pioneer Boy. For more on the playwright and her other available works for children and adults, e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com.

 

 

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"Rainbow Sprinkles" plays in the UK

The Tamerton Village Players will perform Rainbow Sprinkles on February 6th in Plymouth, United Kingdom.  In this one-act comedy, an overly-sensative mother interviews a clown to make sure that the clown act will in no way offend anyone at her son's birthday party. To preview this play or other scripts by Stacey Lane, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"Residue" plays in Chicago

Catch Residue January 24th through 26th at Twenty Percent Theatre in Chicago. In this dark comedy, a lonely lady conquers her nightmares and her dream lover when she masters lucid dreaming.  For tickets or production information, visit www.twentypercentchicago.com. To preview this script or learn about other available scripts, please go to www.staceylaneink.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

Canyon Voices features "Alien to Antiquity"

Arizona State University's literary journal Canyon Voices includes Stacey Lane's Alien to Antiquity in its latest edition.  In this ten-minute play, when corporate executives have had enough of justice in their ranks, they seek to get rid of Themis, the goddess of law, order and ethics, who has been toiling in their company for years. To read the script or learn more about this magazine go to Canyon Voices. For production rights or other available plays visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

Dayton Daily News promotes Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue

On Sunday December 9th, the Dayton Daily News included an article about Stacey Lane's recently published Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue. To purchase your copy of this children's play, go to www.dramaticpublishing.com.

"Pet Names" opens in LA

North by South Theatre Los Angeles presents Pet Names as part of Winter Rites on December 1st at 8 pm. In Pet Names,  a couple at the mall attempts to capture the perfect picture of Santa and their precious baby. For more production information, go to www.northbysouththeatrela.org. To preview this short comedy or others scripts by Stacey Lane, contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or visit www.StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.
 

Jeremiah Munsey and Chelsea Lockie in Pet Names. 

"The Naked People Play" plays Off-Broadway

Endtimes Productions once again presents The Naked People Play as their traditional closer to Naked Holidays. This nude lewd winter variety show's limited Off-Broadway engagement begins previews on November 30th and opens on December 7th in Times Square.  For tickets or more information, visit http://endtimesproductions.org. To preview this script or others by Stacey Lane, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com  or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

The Naked People Play at Endtimes

 

"Kissing Boo Boos" premieres at Miami University

Miami University Hamilton Theatre presents Kissing Boo Boos as part of Miami Writes IV on November 16th in Hamilton, Ohio. A talkback with the playwrights will follow the show. In Kissing Kissing Boos, the hypocrisy of gender roles is exposed when a child gets injured on the playground. Go to Miami Writes IV Facebook Event for more information. For a perusal copy of this short script or others by Stacey Lane, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

Spencer Clark and Emily Potten in Kissing Boos at Miami.

 

Dramatic Publishing releases "Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue"

Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue has just been published by Dramatic Publishing. In this hour-long comedy for children, the old woman who lived in a shoe has so many children she doesn't know what to do. Her children include Jack, Jill, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Hansel, Gretel, and Mary, with her little lamb in tow. The play features an ensemble cast of twenty beloved fairy tale heroes. To read a sample of the script online, order a copy of the book, or for liscening information, go to www.dramaticpublishing.com. To learn more about the playwright and her other works, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com. Contact Lane directly at StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

"Cold" published by Sterling

Sterling's Third Issue features Stacey Lane's play Cold. For more information about this publisher or to order the book, go to http://sterlingmag.ca. For production rights or other scripts, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

Poydras Review publishes "Shoebox"

Shoebox is included in Poydras Review's second issue. For more information about the book or to buy it directly from the publisher, go to www.poydrasreview.com.  Poydras Review's Winter 2012 edition is also available at www.amazon.com in print and Kindle.  To obtain production rights or learn more about the playwright and her other works, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin" opens in Dayton, Ohio

The Zoot Theatre Company presents Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin  at the 1150-seat historic Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio on November 6th. Go to www.victoriatheatre.com for more information. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketcenterstage.com. To learn more about Zoot, an innovative puppet and mask troupe, go to www.zoottheatrecompany.org. To preview this script or others by Stacey Lane, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

 

"Checkered Past" published by The Quotable

Checkered Past is featured in The Quotable's Fall 2012 Issue: Feast or Famine. Purchase your print copy at http://issue7.thequotablelit.com/. To read this short  play online, go to http://issue7.thequotablelit.com/play/checkered-past/. For production rights or information about other available scripts, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

Indian Ink publishes "Tummy Tirade"

Tummy Tirade appears in the latest issue of Indian Ink. In this short play, a woman on a diet engages in a battle of willpower with her talkative stomach. To get your copy, contact indian.ink.mag@gmail.com. To preview this play, gain performance rights, or find other available scripts, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

JAC publishes "The Hundred Dollar Hug" and "Pulse"

Hot off the press! Get your copy of InterJACtions Monolgues at the Heart of Human Nature Volume II featuring Stacey Lane's The Hundred Dollar Hug and Pulse. To learn more about this monologue collection or to buy the book directly from JAC Publishing, visit www.jacpub.com. This anthology is also available in paperback and Kindle edition from www.amazon.com. For production rights and other available scripts, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"Sleeping Beauty" opens in Lousiana

Thibodaux High School presents Sleeping Beauty October 25th and 26th in Thibodaux, Lousiana. In this audience participation comedy for all ages, Griselda, the evil fairy that started it all finally gets to have her say. To preview the script online, buy a copy of the book, or get production rights, please go to www.playscripts.com. For information about other available plays for children, teens, and adults, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"Great Bellied Women" wins Radburn's Orginal Works Competiton

The Radburn Players present Great Bellied Women  in Fair Lawn, New Jersey on October 20th. In Great Bellied Women, widow Agnes Moulsworth, a respected midwife, and her high-spirited daughter Margery return from a successful delivery to interview a prospective apprentice, the pious Mistress Jane Cobbe, and the riotous laughs ensue! This thirty-minute comedic period piece illuminates the peculiar practices of Renaissance childbirth, while celebrating the bond of women rising above their oppression in this sacred exclusively female arena, the Elizabethan birthing chamber. The Radburn Players have been continually producing shows for over eighty years! To learn more about this historic company, visit www.radburnplayers.com. To preview this script, contact  StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com.

"Sleeping Beauty" plays in Kentucky

The Playground Theatre in London, Kentucky presents Sleeping Beauty October 19th and 20th. This comedic version of the classic love story is presented through the eyes of a fiesty and funny villian and includes audience participation. For production information, go to www.playgroundtheatre.net. To preview this script online or obtain production rights for your theater or school, visit www.playscripts.com. To learn more about the author and her other available children's plays, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"My Dog Ate the Constitution" tours Tennessee schools

In honor of the 2012 presidential election, Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga presents My Dog Ate the Constitution, a quirky tale of a young girl struggling to prepare for a test on the US Constitution. She is about to give up when some unexpected visitors arrive. George Washington, Ben Franklin, and James Madison (who looks suspiciously like her dog in a powdered wig) take her on an exciting journey into history, just in time for the constitutional convention.  Kids and adults alike will love this hilarious tale, and even learn some important lessons from history.  To bring this interactive educational show to your school or organization, please visit www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. To preview this script or others by Stacey Lane, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

Get your copy of "Words that Rhyme with Orange"

Hot off the press! Heuer Publishing is pleased to bring you Words that Rhyme with Orange. Visit www.hitplays.com to buy your book or obtain production rights. In this short comedy for all ages, a one-of-a-kind creature crashes onto an isolated island populated by identical spiders. According to performing arts educator Alicia Potter of  Capitol Theatre, "Words that Rhyme with Orange is a fantastic script that offers a fun way for young actors to learn perspective on diversity and bullying.  Stacey Lane has tackled a deeply important issue with humor and brilliant simplicity. Certainly one of the best plays I've come across for young actors."

 

                   

Watch "Lucy Dreaming" now!

From the comfort of your own couch and your own computer, you can enjoy Chicago's Black Ship Co.'s Lucy Dreaming. This is not a recording of live theatre, but rather a unique hybrid of black box theatre and professional film production. To view, please go to blackshipco.org/lucy-dreaming. To learn more about the playwright and her available scripts, visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

 

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