Bøker av Elenna Stauffer

"This is a show that is definitely worth experiencing... HYSTERICAL! is definitely not the feel-good comedy about cheerleaders one might expect at the outset. Instead, it delves deeper into the lives of these five girls and emerges as quite an unforgettable show." Talkin' Broadway "Stauffer's inspired-by-true-events tale of a cheerleading squad...victim to a mysterious 'hysteria.' There's a dark undertone to the story, which touches on the fragility of youth's fleeting friendships... That's something worth cheering about." Time Out New York "All of us, at one point in our lives, exhibit hysterical behavior. Some, in fact, more than others. ...playwright Elenna Stauffer tackles that issue, and others, in her mind-blowing...HYSTERICAL! ...It's a significant achievement in modern theatre." HamletHub "I was surprised by the incredibly powerful and moving moments embedded within this show... Cheers are cleverly used within the piece, provid[ing] insight into the emotional landscape of the characters... HYSTERICAL! is a fun night out dealing with forgotten but necessary themes in new ways." Theatre is Easy "Join the pep rally that reveals a unique coming-of-age story that you will not soon forget."The Middletown Press

When a desperate, pregnant young woman makes her way to the sanctuary city of New York, Bex and Tish open their home and hearts to her. But an unexpected decision by their houseguest forces them to reckon with the consequences of their best intentions. "THE AUNTIE NETWORK vividly illustrates the complexity and hidden impact of good deeds...Elenna Stauffer's script is familiar, tight, and comes across as very authentic and believable. From the beginning, the dialogue between Bex and Tish immediately conveys a strong friendship and signals to the audience that the story unfolding will be an interesting one. The more dramatic scenes later in the play between the roommates and their young guest, Anne, are well written and, though fast paced, quite impactful."Joseph Harrison, Broadway World