Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard
Jane Shepard's works have been produced in New York, around the U.S. and in five nations. During 25 years in New York City, she received numerous productions and worked in association with some of the city's most revered companies, among them Circle Rep, The Public, New York Stage & Film, and Ensemble Studio Theater. She is the recipient of many writing awards, including a Jane Chambers Award, The Berrilla Kerr Playwrighting Award, and a Sloan Foundation Fellowship to write and appear in her one-woman show on learning disabilities, The Idiot's Guide to the Brain.
Also a filmwriter, Ms. Shepard penned the screenplay for Freak City, produced as a Showtime Original Movie; her script was subsequently nominated for a Writer's Guild Award. Shepard is also the writer/director/producer of several award-winning short films. Three collections of her work appear in print: two anthologies of her plays, published by Samuel French, and one of her cartoons.
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Short Play, Dramatic ComedyCommencing
Short Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w
"I've seen two great one-acts in my life, [Edward Albee's] Zoo Story and this play." - NYTheatre.com
The beautiful Kelli can't wait for the blind date her friends have set her up on. Until it turns out to be one very disappointed lesbian named Arlin. -
The Last Nickel
Jane Shepard
Short Play, Dramatic ComedyThe Last Nickel
Short Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 2m
Theatrical, funny, and touching. It's another long night for Jamie, with an obnoxious sister and a trio of sardonic puppets to keep her awake.
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Friends of the Deceased
Jane Shepard
10 Minute Play, Dramatic ComedyFriends of the Deceased
10 Minute Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w
An embittered widow lies in wait at her husband's grave for the appearance his mistress, and encounters a soulful teen.
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Nine (Shepard)
Jane Shepard
Short Play, DramaNine (Shepard)
Short Play, Drama / 2w
"The kind of incredibly brilliant, piercing story that feels like skipping the cup of coffee and going straight to speed." - Shortstuff.com
"A riveting, focused, and ultimately loving look at the power of human relationships to overcome the most inhumane circumstances... Left me breathless!" - Jesse Epstein, Cleveland Film Festival
Two women held in a life-threatening situation and the mind games they play to keep one another alive.
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Jane Shepard
Short Play, Dramatic ComedyCommencing
Short Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w
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The Last Nickel
Jane Shepard
Short Play, Dramatic ComedyThe Last Nickel
Short Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 2m
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Friends of the Deceased
Jane Shepard
10 Minute Play, Dramatic ComedyFriends of the Deceased
10 Minute Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w
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Nine (Shepard)
Jane Shepard
Short Play, DramaNine (Shepard)
Short Play, Drama / 2w