FIRST ANNUAL PLAYHOUSE PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

Delray Beach, FL

TICKETS & INFO (coming soon)

October 2019

Delray Beach, FL

GODWISE

PRODUCED BY THE

PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

(Ask for Program 2)

TICKETS & INFO

August 25, 2019 | 7PM

Pittsburgh, PA

GODWISE

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 2019

Pend Oreille Players

TICKETS & INFO

July 26 & 27, 2019

Newport, WA

SHAMING AVA

TAPAS: THE GREAT DIVIDE

Academy Theatre's Annual Festival

of 10-Minute Plays

TICKETS & INFO

June 7, 8, 21, 22 at 8PM | June 9, 15, 16, 23 at 3PM

Hapeville, GA

SHAMING AVA

TRIPLE A CABARET
Jack E. Singley Academy

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(student production)

April 25 & 26, 2019

Irving, TX

FAKING IT

INVASION

On Monday night I saw “Andi’s Night” at the Fourth Street Theater in the East Village, one of three short play programs, this curated by producer Andi Cohen. In my favorite play  of the evening, INVASION, written by Lisa Bruna, a high-powered executive gets trapped in an elevator with her far more free-spirited neighbor.  

EMILY GAWLAK, STAGEBUDDY 

(full review)

SHAMING AVA

The final play, Lisa Bruna’s SHAMING AVA, is entertaining throughout. Bringing soup to a homeless girl -- what’s horrible about that? We get some answers in the course of the play... and the use of "boo" and "applause" signs involves the audience in an engaging fashion. Acting is top-notch, with the nearly silent Mr. Nance coming close to stealing the show with his perfectly in-character reactions, and the show ends on a sweet, poignant note.

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THEATER-REVIEW ONLINE (full review) 

FOG

Gentle and caring piece. Nice to read something where the playwright honors all characters.

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INTERNATIONAL JUDGING PANEL, STAGE IT! 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS, FL

Bruna Plays

Lisa Bruna has mastered her craft! Her characters demand you become emotionally connected. The dialogue and situations are real. Comedy or drama, performing in one of her plays is a sheer delight.

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PATT SESSA

SOUTH FLORIDA ACTOR

INVASION

Another memorable entry, INVASION by Lisa Bruna traps two neighbors in their apartment building’s elevator: think Anna Wintour forced to share a confined space with Zach Galifianakis. Of course, they break down these stereotypes as their conversation unfolds and as they break down the barriers between one another, but it is a final takeaway, organic yet still unexpected, that gives this play extra weight.

LEAH RICHARDS, CULTURE CATCH 

(full review)

INDELIBLE

I adored this play. The dialogue was very well written. The story unfolded beautifully. 

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INTERNATIONAL JUDGING PANEL, STAGE IT! 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS, FL

HEAVY LIFTING

It was a relief to get to this play while reading. It's funny and well-resolved. I like the well-defined characters and the story. It was an entertaining piece. I smiled a lot!
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JUDGE, SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR "WE LIKE SHORT SHORTS" FESTIVAL OF 10-MINUTE PLAYS, THE STOREFRONT THEATRE, WAXHAW, NC

Bruna Plays

If you are an actor for live theatre, perform in one of Lisa Bruna's plays. The personalities of Lisa's characters transport the audience into a myriad of emotional highs and lows. The thrill you will get as an actor is unsurpassed.

ANGELA MARY PIRAINO

SOUTH FLORIDA ACTOR

INVASION

Evoking the most emotions is Lisa Bruna’s INVASION. When two neighbors who never acknowledge each other are suddenly trapped in an elevator together, they each learn that the other knows far more about them than at least one of them would prefer.

CINDY PIERRE, THEATRE IS EASY 

(full review)

FOG

The story is nicely told. The characters are well developed; nicely written. I could feel the world of the play.  

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INTERNATIONAL JUDGING PANEL, STAGE IT! 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS, FL

YELLOW

Hi. I caught [the Palm Beach PlayMakers short play showcase] at Delray Beach Playhouse on Saturday. Just wanted you to know that the last play [YELLOW by Lisa Bruna] punched me in the gut. Great work all around, folks!

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BILL GEARHISER, 

DELRAY BEACH, FL.