• A play for two men, Hold the Bus is the story of two strangers meeting up at a bus stop. After a brief confrontation and argument about which bus has passed them by, the dark connection between the two is revealed.  ISBN #1-60513-140-7; JAC #2011-0044. This title is also available via Amazon.com, and in Amazon's Kindle format.
• In The Guests at Table 11, a man and woman awkwardly engage in conversation at a mutual friend's wedding. At first, their intentions seem innocent, but as the play progresses, we learn that they shared an intimate and dark night together. A play for two men, two women, and two either.  ISBN #1-60513-141-5; JAC #2011-0045. This title is also available via Amazon.com, and in Amazon's Kindle format.
• X-Mas Marks the Spot might hit many readers to some degree. A daughter has finally had enough of her over-bearing mother as they prepare for the holiday season. The husband (and father) must mediate the meltdown between the two.  A play for two women and one man. ISBN #1-60513-142-3; JAC #2011-0046. This title is also available via Amazon.com, and in Amazon's Kindle format.

Playwright Lon Rogers has released his second play with JAC, the emotionally-charged Second Son.  Katie, a toddler, is abducted at a local park. Jordan, her teenage brother and babysitter left her at the kiddy swings for two minutes- only two minutes- to get ice cream at the street vendor. When he turned back to the swings, he finds that Katie has simply disappeared. The tragedy is compounded when Jordan unwittingly provides the kidnapper with damaging information. He receives no sympathy from his unforgiving mother. Overcome with feelings of guilt, shame and rejection, Jordan runs away from home. Found by his father days later, he learns from him a family secret that puts mother and son on a path of reconciliation and healing. Second Son is the story of a shattered family finding deliverance in the midst of tragedy. ISBN #1-60513-136-9; JAC#2011-0041.  This title is also available on Amazon.com, and in Amazon's Kindle format.

JAC is releasing a new take on an old classic - A Christmas Carol. In this adaptation, JAC's own JulieAnn Charest Govang has pulled together a one-act radio-play format piece for youth or adults, perfect for fundraisers, schools, or just a part of a larger evening of holiday entertainment. ISBN 1-60513-145-8; JAC #2012-0001.  This title is also available via Amazon.com, as well as in Amazon's Kindle format.

Sylvia Davenport-Veith is back to JAC with her latest hilarious short, Ochlophobia.  It's Phoebe's first day on the job as a professional hair and make-up artist.  Everything is going WRONG!  Her crazed client, Suzanne- a best-selling author of psycho help books-not only suffers from ochlophobia (a fear of crowds), but also has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  It is Phoebe's job to get Suzanne ready to appear in a kooky wedding with a Humane Society theme that will be broadcast live to millions of viewers- far too much for her to face.  For Suzanne, it's a real nail-biter.  For audiences, it's one hilarious ride! ISBN #1-60513-137-7; JAC #2011-0042. This title is also available via Amazon.com, and will soon be in Amazon's Kindle format.

BOSTON, MA: Who is Calvin's monster? It's his shadow! In a new musical adapted by Burgess Clark and based on the book "Fairy Tale Moments" by Marcia Trimble, Calvin learns how to overcome his fears- with a little help from his fairy tale friends. Written for children and the young at heart, CALVIN'S MONSTER will be performed by Boston Children's Theatre (BCT) at the Roberts Studio Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts on February 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 2 pm.

An engaging, entertaining and whimsical story, CALVIN'S MONSTER tells a modern tale about friendship. staying strong, and overcoming adversity. According to CALVIN'S MONSTER director and BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark, the storyline and musical numbers will appeal to all ages. "Parents will appreciate the humorous way in which important messages about facing our fears is communicated, and children will identify with the fun and quirky characters who befriend Calvin," explained Clark. "Peter Pan, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Snow White all make appearances, and in a nod to our modern era, they all text and use cell phones. This is a new musical for a new generation of theater audiences."

CALVIN'S MONSTER follows the adventures of 8-year old Calvin and his school librarian as he turns to her for help in understanding what he's afraid of and how to overcome those fears. By enlisting the help of beloved fairy tale characters who come to life in 2012, Calvin realizes that he's not alone and that everyone has obstacles to overcome. Encouraged by his new friends, Calvin develops the tools he needs to face his fears and become stronger in the face of adversity. With a musical score by Jessie Soursourian and Austin Davy, CALVIN'S MONSTER will have audiences singing about dragons, self esteem and the value of friendship.

CALVIN'S MONSTER features Boston actress Shana Dirik as Mrs. Knowley together with a cast of 12 young local actors between the ages of 12 and 19. The cast includes Bedford resident Natalie Vatcher as 'Rapunzel'; Belmont resident Alex Aroyan as 'Dragon'; Boxford resident Kristina Kastrinelis as 'Snow White'; Braintree resident Rachel Padell as 'Cinderella'; Charlestown resident Kevin Paquette as 'Wolf'; Marblehead resident Paige Vigneron 'Swing'; Newburyport resident Colin Budzyna as 'Calvin'; Newton resident Alex Levy as 'Jack'; Sherborn resident Nolan Murphy as 'Peter Pan'; and Stoneham resident Emily Pinto as 'Little Red Riding Hood.'

CALVIN'S MONSTER will be performed at the Roberts Studio Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA on Saturdays and Sundays February 4, 5, 11 and 12. All performances are at 2 pm. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by visiting the BCT website at www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or calling the BCT Box Office at 617-424-6634, x222. School groups can also reserve tickets for weekday performances by contacting the BCT Box Office.