An ongoing series of one-act play readings featuring emerging and established playwrights.  The series supports the work of writers, directors and actors from all ethnic backgrounds in promoting work for and about women.  Our goal is to  help performing artists raise awareness on issues which color the lives of women.

Playwrights: Call for Scripts
Seeking ONE-ACT SCRIPT submissions of all genres from emerging and established playwrights for the “Lips Livingroom Reading Series”, a reading series for, by and about women. Once the plays have been chosen for the reading series, a committee will then select one play as the finalist to be presented as a reading and/ or production.

GUIDELINES FOR ONE-ACT SCRIPTS

1. Only accepting one-acts plays written for the theatre (no screenplays, poetry, short stories), 15 minutes max in length.

2. Plays must center on issues concerning the lives of women or feature principal women characters.

3. All submissions must include playwright’s contact information, bio and resume, synopsis of play, number of characters, genre type, running time, and copy of the full script. If submitted play has been previously been staged or produced please provide dates, producer, theatre company and location.

4. Selected works will be assigned a director and cast from our pool of talented actors.

5. Reading will be given 8-12 hours of rehearsal and a Q&A forum with audience to help workshop play.

6. Submissions must be MAILED, please send through postal service. Scripts will not be returned.

Mail postal submissions to:

Attn: Lillian Ribeiro, Director of Performance & Film

_gaia Studio
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201.386.0486

Mark Envelope “LL”

For more info email performing*at*gaiastudio.org
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2010

Sinatra Park Amphitheater

THE REVIEW

http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/promoting-women-in-visual-arts-in-frank-sinatra-park

The ‘Lips Reading’ series presents one-act play readings by, for and about women. It is directed by Lillian Ribeiro and Kathy Stout and features the talents of Katherine Damigos, Jennifer Domani, Eileen Gaughan, Justin Helmley, Alice Hermida, Angela Kariotis, Julia Lomba, Lillian Ribeiro, Dan Schock and Kathy Stout.

Come on out and enjoy a night by the Hudson River with some very talented folks.

Details:

Lips Reading Series

Friday, August 13th at 6pm

Sinatra Park Amphitheater

401 Sinatra Dr

Hoboken, NJ

“Once Removed” by Jami Brandli, directed by Kathy Stout

A couple uses unique methods to overcome their past.

“Underneath” by Connie Schindewolf, directed by Lillian Ribeiro

A daughter tries to convince her mother to sell her property on the bay

to developers who will be building high rise condos.

“Turtle Beach ” by Aoise Stratford, directed by Lillian Ribeiro

Two turtles fear for their offspring’s survival as they make a long

journey to lay their eggs.

“Rainbow Sprinkles” by Stacey Lane Smith, directed by Lillian Ribeiro

An executive woman interviews a clown for her son’s birthday party and

asks the clown to reduce her act in order to be more politically

correct.

“Laying Off” by James McLindon, Directed by Kathy Stout

When Meddie’s layoff recommendations to her CEO come due, she can save

her own job, her mentor’s job … or her soul.

“Friendsters” by Nicole Greevy, Uma Incrocci, Erica Jensen, directed by Lillian Ribeiro

A break up. Except Meg and Caroline are friends.

For more information visit gaiastudio.org .

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair!

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2008

plethora of one-act plays
Presented by _gaia Studio

Part1:
Sunday, July 27th at 3:00pm
Hoboken Historical Museum
Cost: Suggested Donation $3.00

Directed by upcoming directors.
Readings will be followed by a Q&A.

Featuring: Liam Alexander, Tiffany M. Card, Allison Portney, Sarah Shaefer, Jenny Soo, and Robert Sutton

“The Greening of Bridget Kelly” by Peter Snoad (Dark-Drama)
Directed by Noro Ejaita
Bridget Kelly, has been subjected to years of abuse. Bridget makes a bold decision and confesses her dark secret to a priest.

“Suicide Gal, Won’t You Come Out Tonight, Come Out Tonight” by J. Boyer (Drama)
Directed by Jenn Bornstein
After the death of her mother, a daughter sets out to clean out her childhood home and inevitably comes face-to face-with the past she left behind.

“Chicken Salad” by Joe Del Priore (Comedy)
Directed by Kate Place
A first date turns fierce and fun, after two professionals realize they might have met their match.

When: Sunday, July 27th at 3:00pm
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
Address: 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ
Telephone: 201-656-2240
Website: www.hobokenmuseum.org
Cost: Suggested Donation $3.00

Part 2:
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Frank Sinatra Park Amphitheater
Cost: Free

Directed by upcoming female directors.
Readings will be followed by a Q&A.

Featuring: Will Blagrove, Megan Cooper, Kenneth Hatlee, Jennifer Soo, and Joanne Smith

“MacBeth and I” by Jennifer Moses (Comedy)
Directed by Noro Ejaita
A high strung aspiring actress and an amateur thief meet in a dark New York alley. Tension rises as they realize that they have a lot more in common than one would expect.

“Fallout” by S.W. Senek (Comedy)
Directed by Jenn Bornstein
Down in their basement bomb-shelter, a husband & wife find themselves at odds over the definition of “preparedness.”

“Glacial Decline” by Donna Latham (Drama)
Directed by Danielle Wiggins
Recovering in the hospital from the death of her firstborn, Chiara is unable to access her emotions, until nurse Venus reveals her own loss.

“Eden” by James McLindon (Drama)
Directed by Kate Place
A woman in a high paying job reconsiders her high stress life.

When: Sunday, August 24th, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Where: Frank Sinatra Park Amphitheater
Address:Franks Sinatra Drive btw 4th and 5th Streets (waterfront) Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
* If it rains, location will be moved to _gaia Studio, 66 Willow Ave 3rd Fl, Hoboken, NJ