Plays & films
Twelve plays and musicals, and counting.
From a full-length historical musical touring since 2010 to five-minute one-acts, Thea's stage work keeps circling back to the same question: what does it cost to break out of the roles we're handed?
Produced plays and musicals
We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History
The story of how women got their rights in America, told by the women who were there.
Toured through California 2010–2015, then through Massachusetts since 2017, with a volunteer cast of older women. A call to action and a way to start conversations.
The Only Thing Greek About Me Is My Name
Thea's father named her from a poem. It sent her on a lifelong quest — maybe Aristotle has the answer.
Directed by Karen Aschenbach.
At Seven
A children's party performer has to prove to her father she is something important with her life.
Children's musical for ages 4–8. Music and lyrics by Penni Rubin.
When I Was Called Tony
Alexandria, a lesbian in her 50s, struggles to remember something that only Katherine can help her find.
3F, 1M · Drama · College and older · 60 minutes
Amacrie! The Neuronic Musical
A brilliant neuroscientist is afraid of relationships — the main characters are her neurons, trying to figure out how to be happy.
Music by James Harding and Peter Grandilli. 4F, 4F/M · Comedy drama · 100 minutes
Primed for Love
She's looking for love. He's into numbers. Will this equation lead to romance?
2F, 1M · Comedy · 20 minutes
Staged readings of other plays
Life Is Not a Flame
An engineer with a dream dies, leaving his family to sort out its own complexity and the mystery he left behind.
4F, 1M · Drama · 90 minutes
Brain Swamping
Grace goes on the trip of her life, deep into her father's brain.
4F, 1M · Drama · 28 minutes
The Hole
A fifty-something woman stands vigil over a hole and uncovers a secret.
3F, 2M · Drama · 30 minutes
On film
We Did It For You!
The story of how women in America got their rights, told by the women who were there. Thea produced and wrote the 2022 film version of the stage musical.
Feminist Building Project
Can a disabled woman use feminist theory to build a house and still pass inspection? A five-minute short.
Screened at Outfest, Seattle and Cleveland Gay & Lesbian Film Festivals, National Women's Music Festival, SF and NY Gay & Lesbian Film Festivals, and Out at the Movies, San Antonio.