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.

Learn more at wediditforyou.org

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.

Santa Monica Playhouse · Whitefire Theatre, Sherman Oaks · Northampton Unitarian Church · Temple Judea, Laguna Woods

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.

Toledo Repertoire Theatre, directed by Madge Levinson, 2006–2008

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

The OUT Theatre, Long Beach, CA

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

The OUT Theatre, Long Beach, CA, 2004

Primed for Love

She's looking for love. He's into numbers. Will this equation lead to romance?

2F, 1M · Comedy · 20 minutes

New Works Festival, Eclectic Theatre Company · The OUT Theatre · Laguna Woods Theatre Guild

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

Moving Arts Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

Brain Swamping

Grace goes on the trip of her life, deep into her father's brain.

4F, 1M · Drama · 28 minutes

Long Beach Arts Council, Long Beach, CA

The Hole

A fifty-something woman stands vigil over a hole and uncovers a secret.

3F, 2M · Drama · 30 minutes

Long Beach Arts Council, Long Beach, CA

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.

Producer and screenwriter, 2022 · wediditforyou.org

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.

Director and editor · Watch on YouTube