Lauren Novak
Lauren Novak is a NYC-based playwright and performer with over 20 years of experience in the Off-Broadway scene. Known for her sharp humor and exploration of contemporary themes, she has participated in the Vineyard Theatre’s writers’ workshop. She focuses on examining complex human relationships and identity through her work.
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Kate Comforts the Baby
Blurb
Kate Comforts the Baby is a poignant and darkly comic exploration of family, friendship, and the search for meaning. As Kate and Franny grapple with grief and unresolved tensions over a loved one’s death, they confront their pasts and struggle with the weight of familial expectations. With sharp humor and raw vulnerability, the play unveils the complexities of relationships, identity, and time, revealing how laughter can conceal and expose profound emotional truths.