Category Archives: Playwrights

Guest Blogger: 2017 Semi-Finalist Allie Costa

Posted on April 8, 2017 by admin

In my play BOXES ARE MAGIC, Yasmine and Cali have very different views of the world. Most of what Cali sees, she sees from the window; she never leaves the house. What will happen when the outside world comes crashing … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: 2017 semi-finalist Jen Huszcza

Posted on April 1, 2017 by admin

Where is the mess? Recently, a local theatre group did a reading of Act One of Sam Shepard’s Buried Child at the local library. After the reading, the actors led an audience discussion. An older lady sitting behind me asked … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: 2017 semi-finalist playwright, Katherine James

Posted on March 19, 2017 by admin

I read the words “Hot Mess” and I know immediately who needs to come out of my heart and mind and onto the page. Paul. I meet dozens of dozens of people every year in my “other” life as a … Continue reading →

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ONSTAGE 2017 Semi-Finalists!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by admin

It’s finally here… the 2017 ONSTAGE Semi-Finalist list! We had so many great plays and monologues submitted this year, and we want to thank all of the playwrights who submitted work and participated in our peer review – you ladies … Continue reading →

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We’re not playing, and we want you to join us!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by admin

Last week a lot of us watched in horror as Donald Trump, a misogynistic, xenophobic, and wildly ignorant human (we think…) man, was elected to be President of these United States. I’ve been spending a lot of time since then … Continue reading →

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Guest Post By Jen Huszcza: More Adventurous

Posted on October 1, 2016 by admin

I apologize for stealing the title of Rilo Kiley’s 2004 album for this blog, but I couldn’t think of a better title. Back in August, Tiffany emailed me to ask if I would write a blog post for the upcoming … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Playing: a play by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich

Posted on September 26, 2016 by admin

When Barbara sent me her short play, Sacred Space, I had to read it twice because the first time my eyes were too blurry to make out every word.  There is power in tradition.  There is power in grief.  There … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Playing: A play by Karli Shields

Posted on September 19, 2016 by admin

Karli Shields’ play The Fall of Autumn Summers was a finalist in this year’s ONSTAGE Fest: Curves Ahead.  I love this play.  It tickled me from the very start of this year’s competition – not only did it feel incredibly … Continue reading →

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I’m supposed to be at ATHE – OR – Inside the mind of a female theatre artist who is also a new mom…

Posted on August 11, 2016 by admin

When Charissa Menefee (Our ONSTAGE Partner Producer in Ames) invited me to speak on a panel at this year’s ATHE conference, I was like “Hell yeah!” Not only do I fervently believe in our mission at LBDI and love talking … Continue reading →

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ONSTAGE Playwrights 2016: Meet Rhea MacCallum

Posted on July 13, 2016 by admin

Rhea is a fabulous Los Angeles playwright who sent us such a kick-ass piece that I kind of can’t handle it.  The thing is, the play is so freakin’ timely that it hurts.  Asking For It focuses on a woman … Continue reading →

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