performer
Stephanie is an intuitive performer - trained at college, years of being on stage and in front of a class. All of her source material is discovered at the intersection of storytelling, comedy and heartbreak.
Where Do I Begin?
A poignant comedy born in the 70’s:
Stephanie’s an only child in search of her place in the world. As she struggles to fit in with friends, her father steadily becomes the person she can depend on. Through sleepovers and nosebreaks her youth disappears into the life she dreamt of in New York City but when her world crashes to a halt, she’s left wondering if this really is the end.
Stephanie Lazenby constructs a riotous one-woman memoir that brings to life seventeen characters over five decades. Weaving comic characterization and evocative dialogue Where Do I Begin? has audiences reminiscing about the moments from their childhood that mark the beginning of their becoming.
A poignant comedy born in the 70’s:
Stephanie’s an only child in search of her place in the world. As she struggles to fit in with friends, her father steadily becomes the person she can depend on. Through sleepovers and nosebreaks her youth disappears into the life she dreamt of in New York City but when her world crashes to a halt, she’s left wondering if this really is the end.
Stephanie Lazenby constructs a riotous one-woman memoir that brings to life seventeen characters over five decades. Weaving comic characterization and evocative dialogue Where Do I Begin? has audiences reminiscing about the moments from their childhood that mark the beginning of their becoming.
Now Performing Couch to Mic™
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Couch to Mic™ is a performance oriented comedy workshop designed to get you onto the stage in five weeks. We spend four weeks writing, workshopping and rehearsing 3-5 minutes of your own original comedy. It can be stand up, story telling, songs on the Ukulele - whatever your comedy heart desires. The fifth week is the performance!
Couch to Mic is taught in an inclusive and supportive environment, where each person can discover and amplify their own unique comedic voice.
Couch to Mic is taught in an inclusive and supportive environment, where each person can discover and amplify their own unique comedic voice.
Current Couch to Mic classes and performances:
This summer Under the Tent - In the parking lot at PMAC and NHTP.
Sponsored by Loaded Question
All shows are at 7:30pm
July 12
Final class performance - It’s their first time - be gentle
July 19
Couch to Mic Rewind - fav’s from past shows
July 26
Teen Couch to Mic
August 2
Couch to Mic Rewind - season finale
This summer Under the Tent - In the parking lot at PMAC and NHTP.
Sponsored by Loaded Question
All shows are at 7:30pm
July 12
Final class performance - It’s their first time - be gentle
July 19
Couch to Mic Rewind - fav’s from past shows
July 26
Teen Couch to Mic
August 2
Couch to Mic Rewind - season finale
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"My superpower is collaboration.”
Stephanie approaches all of her workshops and
residencies with this action as her driving force. Did you know that Stephanie can facilitate workshops connected with the themes presented in Where Do I Begin? Workshops address themes of grief and loss. Writing workshops in memoir and comedy performance as well as lectures around these themes.
As theatre makers, Stephanie will work with you to design a program in conjunction with her play that best suits your community. Make it a weekend! |
REVIEW
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Portsmouth Herald “The script excels at letting a performed moment speak for itself, the characters' exchanges smooth and natural. The narration is also smartly done. But, it's those animated moments of dialogue that really energize the piece and draw you into the experience; the child and dad in the kitchen, the young Stephanie hanging on a friend's older sisters' every word, and the taut exchanges with mom.” “Lazenby has a good ear for minor details that bring a moment to life, and a way with quick entry into a character.” |
