Category Archives: The Blog

ONSTAGE 2016 in Prescott – We Did It!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by admin

Wow… WOW!  We did it – our 2016 Female Playwrights ONSTAGE Festival rocked the stage at the Prescott Center for the Arts, thanks to a team of incredibly talented, fun, and passionate artists. And it was awesome! This year’s line-up … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Playing… this week

Posted on October 3, 2016 by admin

We have been pleasantly overwhelmed with the enthusiasm for our latest new play project! And we have more new plays coming your way, starting next week!  BUT, since this is our final production week for the 2016 Female Playwrights ONSTAGE … 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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Curves Ahead is heading to Prescott Center for the Arts!

Posted on September 22, 2016 by admin

Little Black Dress INK and the Prescott Center for the Arts are partnering once again to produce the 5th annual Female Playwrights ONSTAGE Festival, Curves Ahead, Oct. 6-8 with shows at 7:30 p.m nightly and a 2 pm matinee on … 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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Announcing: We’re Not Playing!

Posted on August 3, 2016 by admin
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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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ONSTAGE Playwrights 2016: Meet Tiffany Antone

Posted on July 12, 2016 by admin

It’s weird to write about oneself in a promotional sense – but as a playwright, it’s a good skill to develop.  Unfotunately, I can’t say I’ve gotten very good at it – I have a hard time talking about my … Continue reading →

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