Book by Lila Rose Kaplan, Music & Lyrics by Mike Pettry
A whimsical tale of a Princess who is cursed to have no gravity. The King and Queen must find the Princess' gravity before her 16th birthday, else the kingdom will fall into the hands of the Witch that cursed her. Based on the short story by George MacDonald, The Light Princess is written for younger audiences, but is safe for adults as well.

Cast: 4W, 4M (with optional ensemble)
​Length: 60 min
Productions: South Coast Rep, 2016, New Victory Theatre 2015, American Repertory Theatre 2014, American Repertory Theatre 2013

REVIEWS

Richly imagined and delightfully acted, this 70-minute production proves unexpected in almost every way.
- New York Times

An astonishingly delightful new musical. ... The Light Princess is bound to leave everyone who sees it feeling uplifted. Before kids learn to defy gravity at another musical that's been playing uptown, they should experience the delights of The Light Princess for an unforgettable first taste of live musical theater. - Theatremania

Book by Lila Rose Kaplan, Music & Lyrics by Mike Pettry

From the creators of the A.R.T.’s hit The Light Princess comes a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. When a giant sea monster destroys their ship, seafaring twins Violet and Victor are separated. Lost in a world of rowdy pirates and lovesick royals, the siblings must be crafty and brave to reunite. Adapted from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, this family musical is appropriate for all ages.

Cast: 4W, 8M, 1 Krakken Puppet
​Length:  75 min
Productions: American Repertory Theatre 2015

Inspired by the ancient tale of The Fisherman and His Wife, THE MAGIC FISH is a comedy about unbridled ambition, helpless devotion, and divine wrath.   This sensory nautical adventure through a magical ocean features a huge fish puppet and is sure to captivate audiences of all ages

Cast: 1W, 2M, 1 Epic Fish Puppet & Puppeteer, Ensemble
Length:  45 min
​Productions: Outside The Box/ART 2013

The new fall term is starting at Twins Academy, a boarding school for exceptional twins. The school's dance instructor, Leigh, learns that her long-estranged twin sister, August, has returned to teach physics at the academy. August's eccentric lessons on quantum physics and entanglement pull their students into the family rift.  ENTANGLED is a heartfelt comedy for anyone with a family. ​

Cast: 4W, 4M
​Length: 90 min
Productions: Launchpad/UCSB 2012

REVIEWS

"ENTANGLED is a pulsating absorbing new play by Lila Rose Kaplan. A provocative, full-bodied 90 minutes packed with wit, drama, and quantum physics. ENTANGLED is an exciting experience." -Casa Santa Barbara