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Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous to heart-wrenching. Can this family come together, or will an age-old tradition tear them apart?
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Cast: 6W, 1M
Length: 95 Min
Productions: Huntington Theatre Company, 2020
REVIEWS
"Laugh-out-loud funny, warmhearted, and frequently hilarious."— WBUR's The ARTery
"Very, very funny, heartfelt and poignant."-- WGBH
"We All Fall Down’’ lands on an enduring truth. Family is what keeps us from falling down." — The Boston Globe
"Funny... You can't help falling in love with this family!"— The Patriot Ledger
The Magician Prospero and his daughter Miranda dazzle their audiences until the day Miranda quits. This funny bittersweet play dives deep into the ups and downs of a father-daughter relationship. Viewer discretion advised if you have a father or a daughter (or know anyone who does).
Cast: 1W, 1M
Length: 80 Min
Productions: Geva Theatre Company, 2019
REVIEWS
"The Magician's Daughter is a masterful new work from a playwright with a unique voice, and its world premiere couldn't be timelier.....The Magician's Daughter is emotional, funny, and raw, one of the best new plays I've seen in years. I sincerely hope Kaplan is the template for all emerging playwrights, and that Geva Theatre stages more of her works in the years to come." - Broadway World
"The Magician's Daughter" is a classic coming-of-age story with a young heroine at the center, Kaplan's taken an almost Shakespearean-meets-Kafka approach to the hero's journey. At the heart of "The Magician's Daughter" is a metamorphosis: the arc of a parent-child relationship, and the shifting identities that come during that journey." - City Newspaper
"The Magician’s Daughter is a highly theatrical experience....It's also a masterful reminder that a father and daughter can acknowledge their love for one another without ignoring or denying the past." - Democrat & Chronicle
“Playwright Lila Rose Kaplan has created a fascinating work where the line between reality and illusion is fluid.” - Beyond the Nest Reviews
Kapow! Galactic Girl fends off multiple dastardly villains in seconds. Woosh! She’s home in time to feed her baby, and maybe even feed herself. When the last superhero on earth is also a new mom, there's no time to lose. Can she save the planet and call back the pediatrician? Or will she fall victim to her arch-rival’s many nefarious schemes? THE VILLAINS’ SUPPER CLUB is an epic, irresistible comedy for anyone who’s ever had to be a superhero.
Cast: 3W, 3M
Length: 90 min
Productions: Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 2018
REVIEWS
“The Villains’ Supper Club supplies an engaging and funny twist on the superhero mythos, plus a smart, refreshing look at the tribulations of working mothers” - ArtsFuse
“A wonderfully fun evening of theatre.” - Theater Mirror
“An utterly unique theatrical experience” - New England Theatre Geek
“High Energy, High Decibel world premiere, dedicated to that unsung hero—MOM.” - Lowell Sun
“Wild and truly zany, this play is also rife with social commentary on the contemporary role that many mothers can relate to in this day and age”
-Independent Reviewers of New England
As she begins her Presidential campaign, Evelyn is depending on her family to come across as wholesome. But when her campaign manager visits at Christmas, her family can’t quite fit into the all–American mold. Inspired by Moliere’s TARTUFFE, Lila Rose Kaplan’s new comedy HOME OF THE BRAVE reveals what happens when the slick lies of politics collide with the messy truth of family.
Cast: 3W, 3M
Length: 90 min
Productions: Merrimack Repertory Theatre 2016
REVIEWS
“Irresistibly entertaining.” - Boston Globe
“Lila Rose Kaplan’s play is fresh, relevant and incredibly well written. It is one of the best farces I have ever seen.” - OnStage Blog
"It’s a good old-fashioned comedy with a dollop of magic” - Broadway World
When their radical parents are imprisoned, sisters 1, 2 and 3 are sent to live with different foster families. 1 loses herself in history, 2 dances, and 3 videos all of it and more. Family tensions mount when Mom gets out of jail. 123 is a dark, funny drama about a rift between sisters and what it takes to grow up.
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Cast: 3W, 1M
Length: 100 min
Productions: The Wayward Sisters 2018, The Wild Project 2018, Theatre Prometheus 2018, San Francisco Playhouse 2015, Fresh Ink 2014
REVIEWS
“1 2 3 has fierce dramatic potential…..an impressive world premiere.” - Huffington Post
“A fascinating and often very funny study of these highly unusual and intriguing sisters” - SF Examiner
“Lila Rose Kaplan’s fine story draws complex, layered characters “ - DC Theatre
The year is 1997 and hotshot young pilot Lieutenant Kay McClure dreams of being the first to fly a new hybrid fighter jet. She begs the legendary Major Anne Clarkson to train her. Major Clarkson pushes Kay impossibly hard despite the concerns of Monique, Major Clarkson’s lover. 100 PLANES is a bittersweet comic drama that follows three women as ambition, love, and passion collide on a US Air Force Base in Germany.
Cast: 3W, 1M
Length: 80 min
Productions: World Premiere at Filigree Theatre in April 2019, West Coast Premiere with Filigree Theatre at Sacred Fools Theatre in 2019
REVIEWS
“100 Planes is a powerful look at how women fight to survive in masculine spaces, and the disastrous effects this struggle can have on the psyche. The play forces the performers to step up to a higher level of emotional intelligence…creating a nuanced piece of drama that’s sure to leave the audience shaken.” - Austin Arts Watch
“‘100 Planes’ is a subtle, yet powerful, examination of women in the military." - Austin Arts Watch
“…100 Planes is an intriguing look at a sector not often examined in theatrical works and does so with a subtle, nuanced hand…” - Austin Arts Watch
“One of the most intriguing elements of 100 Planes is the way it examines femininity in masculine spaces…” - Austin Arts Watch
“Unexpected and inventive characters beautifully written and poignant, set in a world far outside most of your usual theatre-goers experience.” - nohoartsdistrict.com
A piece of chalk. Big band music. A pocketful of leaves. These clues lead Angela on a quest from her apartment on the Upper West Side to a cave in Moscow to search for someone who is missing. Inspired by the stories of Borges, BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS is a magical tale that explores how we heal.
Cast: 3W, 2M
Length: 80 min
Productions: Know Theatre 2014, Neighborhood Productions 2013
REVIEWS
"BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS is a sheer, whimsical delight. It's simply magical...This deliciously unpredictable play is as linguistically and thematically grounded as it is dramatically enchanted." -San Diego Union Tribune
"Lila Rose Kaplan has once again created a bittersweet comedy full of depth, vulnerability and loads of wit and charm. BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS is a play not to be missed," -Woman Around Town
"Inventive and swiftly moving. BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS is a perfect choice for a summer evening at the theatre. -Theatre Is Easy
"BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS is the kind of play that makes me happy to be a critic. -Hi Drama
A woman and her troubled son look to escape their past in Crested Butte, a small town with its own share of secrets. They encounter a curious girl, a forest ranger, and an ex-drag queen. The five collide in a summer of botany and sexual awakening. WILDFLOWER explores the discovery of desire and its consequences.
Cast: 2W, 3M
Length: 100 min
Productions: Second Stage 2009
REVIEWS
"Lila Rose Kaplan's WILDFLOWER pulses with a deeper intensity. The playwright's dexterity glimmers throughout. Second Stage has brought to our attention a young writer we should be sure to watch." -Curtain Up
"Short script has excellent roots, with firm characterizations and graceful dramaturgy that combine to give the text a surprising slickness...On the whole, Kaplan's capper is such a provocative one that it's impossible not to recommend WILDFLOWER"
–Variety"Writer Lila Rose Kaplan assembles five spirited misfits in the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Kaplan confidently mixes tones... achieving a decidedly unprecious stage poetry" -San Diego Union-Tribune
"Lila Rose Kaplan's WILDFLOWER has gotten as much buzz for the last five minutes of the show than most shows get for their entire run." -Playbill.com
