“Great Bellied Women” opens in New Zealand

Don't Blink Theatre Company presents Stacey Lane’s Great Bellied Women in a double bill with Caryl Churchill’s Vinegar Tom. The show runs June 26th through June 30th at Musgrove Studio in Auckland, New Zealand. This is the first time that Lane’s work has been performed in New Zealand.  In Great Bellied Women, a new one-act comedy with an all female cast, a Renaissance midwife and her high-spirited daughter test a potential apprentice’s skills in a pretend delivery. This 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. For production information, go to www.dontblink.co.nz or Don't Blink's Facebook Page To preview this script that is well-suited for performance at Renaissance Fairs, professional theatres, educational institutes and one-act competitions, contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or visit www.StaceyLaneInk.com.



Prema Cottingham, Erin O'Flaherty and Aimee Gestro in Great Bellied Women. Directed by Andrew Parker. Produced by Grace Shelley. Photographed by Joyce Hipolito of Vogoë Photography.


 

 

“The Turtle and the Bunny” plays in Illinois

Harper College in Palatine, Illinois presents The Turtle and the Bunny on June 21^st as part of their InZone On Broadway summer camp. In this twenty-minute large-cast comedic reimaging of Aesop’s The Tortoise and the Hare, woodland creatures compete in end-of-the-school-year festivities. To preview this children’s play or other TYA scripts, go to www.StaceyLaneInk.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

  

 

“Lucy Dreaming” plays in New Jersey

The Barn Theatre ushers in the summer with its "Solstice Showcase: 2013 One-Act Festival" June 14th through 16th in Montville, New Jersey. One of the eight short plays being performed is Lucy Dreaming. In this experimental play for two women, a restless insomniac desperately trying to fall asleep encounters her strange and elusive subconscious counterpart. For production information, call (973) 334-9320 or visit www.barntheatre.org. To preview Lucy Dreaming or other scripts, contact StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com or go to www.staceylaneink.com.

 

 Katie Mitchell and Sarah Horwitz in Lucy Dreaming. Directed by Craig Zimmermann.  Photographer: Anthony Rubolotta.

“The Author’s Autopsy” opens in Brooklyn

Gi60 (Gone in 60 Seconds): International One Minute Play Festival presents 50 plays in 50 minutes on June 7th and 8th at 8:00 pm at the New Workshop Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. In one of these super short plays, The Author’s Autopsy, doctors open up a deceased novelist and riffle through his brainstorms, drafts, and dreams to determine what did him in. For production information, please visit www.gi60.blogspot.com. For tickets, go to http://tickets.brooklyncenter.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=34. Visit www.staceylaneink.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com for more on scripts by Stacey Lane.



Helen Huff and Vera Khodasevich in The Author’s Autopsy. Directed by Anthony Ponzio.

"The Author's Autopsy" plays in Ontario

South Simcoe Theatre in Cookstown, Ontario presents The Author’s Autopsy as part of Four Play on June 1^st. In this short dark comedy, pathologists try to determine what caused a writer’s demise. Their diagnosis: art kills. Visit www.southsimcoetheatre.com for more information on the production. To preview this script or others for adults or children, go to www.staceylaneink.com or e-mail StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

Barb Canning, Cheryl Studdy and Kevin Scharf in The Author’s Autopsy.  Directed by Sandy Bishop.

"Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue" performed in Canada

Vincent Massey Elementary School in St. Andrews, Canada presents Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue on May 31st and June 1st. In this large-cast sixty-minute comedy for children, the old woman who lived in a shoe has so many children, she doesn't know what to do.  As if trying to feed her large family of beloved fairy tale characters isn't hard enough, a big bad wolf blows down their house.  The kids- Jack, Jill, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Hansel, Gretel and Mary- venture into the forest to find a new home or at least a snack. With the help of a witch with a pension for gingerbread, the family takes up residence in a giant's lost shoe.  To preview the first twenty pages of the play, purchase a script, or get production rights, go to Dramatic Publishing. For more information about the playwright and her other available plays, please visit www.staceylaneink.com or StaceyLaneInk@yahoo.com.

"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.

 

 

www.pioneerdrama.com

 

"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.