For lovers of Shakespeare, complex characters, and fresh theatrical perspectives, springboarding from familiar classics into bold new stories can be thrilling. If you’ve ever wondered *“Who was Ophelia beyond the drowning scene?”*, these three plays from Havescripts offer powerful, imaginative answers — and they’re perfect additions to your theatre library or production season. Whether you’re

Drama teachers know the challenge—finding the right play that’s age-appropriate, easy to stage, and engaging for teens. We’ve gathered top picks from the Havescripts catalog and beyond. 1. “Inside and Out” by Jean KleinA short, emotionally resonant play about a mother connecting with her autistic son through music. Great for small casts and discussion. 2.

The holiday season is a time for family, joy, and togetherness, and what better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas than by engaging in family entertainment through play scripts? Crafting a family play can create lasting memories and bring everyone closer together, offering a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate the festive season. The

Are you ready to captivate your audience and leave them spellbound? In the world of scripted performance, the art of captivating audiences is unparalleled. From captivating storytelling to mesmerizing acting, scripted performances have the power to engage, entertain, and inspire. The key to captivating audiences lies in the mastery of the script. Every word has

WHICH IS THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION? What is it about Ophelia? First brought to life in the 15th century Neapolitan poem Arcadia by Shakespeare influencer Jacopo Sannazaro, the name and its characterization has survived into present pop culture with The Lumineers’ 2016 song Ophelia and numerous film and theatre adaptations of the character.

Original Review https://events.at/amp/theater-wien/n-theater-drachengasse-kritik/402777595  Translation of published review... The Theater Drachengasse addresses racism in the play "N" by Adrienne Pender. The stage of the Theater Drachengasse is adorned with huge plants and projections of birds. Animal noises are heard in the background. One finds oneself in the middle of the jungle and thus in a play

Rachel Luann Strayer’s Drowning Ophelia was first produced over a decade ago in San Francisco by the Repurposed Theater Company. Since then, it has been performed across the U.S. and Canada. The most recent productions were this past year in Cheney, Washington and Manitoba, Canada. Reviews of the play are consistently positive, citing Strayer’s work

Conversation is Food For the Soul Building an audience requires more than spectacular promotions or finding the right mix of plays for your season. In spite of the terror that the phrase “We need to talk” arouses in couples, people thrive on conversation, on the exchange of ideas, on communicating with each other. But where

Well. Almost . . . The Value of Zoom Readings Zoom readings have allowed many theatres to hang on during the pandemic. Although they did not replace the experience of live theatre, they brought many theatre-creators and theatre-lovers together in a time of need. And, to some degree, these Zoom readings added something spectacular to