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Lisa Bruna BIO

Lisa Bruna is an award-winning playwright whose original works have been produced throughout the U.S., from California to New York to South Florida. Her plays have been staged in such venues as Manhattan Theatre Source, Delray Beach Playhouse, Camino Real Playhouse, Cider Mill Playhouse, and Rinker Playhouse at The Kravis Center, among others.

Lisa’s one-act play INVASION earned her a New York Innovative Theatre Award in the category of Outstanding Original Short Script (2015) and a Best Playwright designation in Manhattan Theatre Source’s 15th Annual EstroGenius Festival (2014).

Others of Lisa’s one-acts have won Audience Favorite and Best Playwright designations and placements in various playwriting festivals throughout the country, including Camino Real Playhouse’s Annual ShowOff International Playwriting Festival (San Juan Capistrano, CA) and Därkhorse Drämatist’s Annual Tales from the Script Festival produced at the Cider Mill Playhouse (Binghamton, NY).

Her full-length children's play OPERATION ODDBALL was selected from a national search as a top-three finalist in the Annual Ronald M. Ruble New Play Festival (2014). In 2016, it was published by Twisted Plays and is currently available for licensing from their JUNIOR DRAMA catalogue.

Lisa’s play REDEMPTION was published in the anthology, THE BOOK OF ESTROGENIUS 2012: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE VOICES (PlaySource, 2012). A comedic monologue from her play MEDIUM RARE was published by Smith & Kraus and is included in their anthology, THE BEST WOMEN'S STAGE MONOLOGUES OF 2016.

Lisa is a proud member of Dramatists Guild of America.

Lisa Bruna Awards and Nominations


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IT Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Original Short Script

Lisa BrunaInvasion

Lisa Bruna News


Palm Beach Symphony Ends School Year After Impacting Nearly 8K Students


Palm Beach Symphony reached 7,943 K-12 students during the 2021-2022 school year via innovative programs presented at no charge to the schools or students.  Players of the Palm Beach Symphony mentored young musicians enrolled in orchestra and band classes, and they also performed for student audiences school-wide in Pre-K through 12th grade across Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Symphony Announces Winner Of Lisa Bruna B-Major Award


Palm Beach Symphony recognized Santaluces High School senior Dion Sellitti with the 2021-22 Lisa B-Major Award. The Boynton Beach resident will receive a Selmer Paris Series II Jubilee model baritone saxophone as part of the program that awards an advanced level instrument that can be used for college auditions and to launch a lifetime in music.

Palm Beach Symphony Seeks Outstanding High School Musicians For Award


Music students may have just returned to the classroom but high school seniors are already thinking about college. Palm Beach Symphony is now accepting nominations for the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award which will bestow upon one to three high school seniors in Palm Beach County an advanced level instrument that will be suitable for college auditions and the start of a career in music.

Palm Beach Symphony Airs First Televised Concert


Palm Beach Symphony and CBS12 News will broadcast a special holiday concert filled with sounds of the season airing on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. and Christmas day at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The CW34 will simulcast the concert on Christmas morning and repeat the special on December 26 at 6 p.m.

Palm Beach Symphony Accepting Nominations For Lisa Bruna B-Major Award


Palm Beach Symphony is now accepting nominations for the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award which will bestow upon one to three high school seniors in Palm Beach County a major level instrument that will be suitable for college auditions and the start of a career in music.

Delray Beach Playhouse Presents Its First Playwrights' Festival


The Delray Beach Playhouse will present its first ever PLAYHOUSE PLAYWRIGHTS' FESTIVAL on October 26th and 27th.

2015 Innovative Theater Award Winners Announced!


On Monday, September 21, 2015 The Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 recipients at its annual event. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees, the New York Innovative Theatre awards took place at Mason Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces IT Award Nominations


On Monday, July 20, 2015, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees at DIAMOND HORSESHOE, home of Queen of the Night, 235 West 46th Street, 7pm-10pm.

2014 EstroGenius Festival Kicks Off Today in New York City


Manhattan Theatre Source announces the performance schedule for their 15th Annual EstroGenius Festival, a multimedia performance festival showcasing female voices from a variety of disciplines, running October 2-November 2 at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue) and the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery).

2014 EstroGenius Festival to Kick Off 10/2 in New York City; Tickets on Sale Now!


Manhattan Theatre Source announces the performance schedule for their 15th Annual EstroGenius Festival, a multimedia performance festival showcasing female voices from a variety of disciplines, running October 2-November 2 at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue) and the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery).

Manhattan Theatre Source's 2014 EstroGenius Festival to Run 10/2-11/1; Artists Announced


Manhattan Theatre Source announces the playwrights, solo artists, and choreographers for their 15th Annual EstroGenius Festival, a multimedia performance festival showcasing female voices from a variety of disciplines, running October 2-November 1 at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue) and the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). In addition to short plays, one-woman shows, and dance pieces the festival will also feature a visual art exhibit and a special performance by Girl Be Heard. Performance schedules and directors will be announced in September. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, September 2nd.

Lisa Bruna FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lisa Bruna been nominated for?

Lisa Bruna has been nominated for the Outstanding Original Short Script at the IT Awards for "Invasion."

What awards has Lisa Bruna won?

Lisa Bruna has won the Outstanding Original Short Script award at the IT Awards for Invasion.

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