Melissa Leilani Larson
@mleilani.bsky.social
Playwright and screenwriter. Mixed-race Filipino. Femme stories, awkward dialogue, puzzles, melty cheese, nice paper, and nicer pens. she/her 💙🌺
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bio.site/mel_leilani
It was such fun to bring Chip and Salsa to see THE BOX-CAR CHILDREN — their first play, written by Auntie Mel. They enjoyed the show and were full of questions about our puppet Watch, and our child actors, and whether or not horses can pull box-cars out of the woods. #playwrightlife #AuntieLife
June 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It was such fun to bring Chip and Salsa to see THE BOX-CAR CHILDREN — their first play, written by Auntie Mel. They enjoyed the show and were full of questions about our puppet Watch, and our child actors, and whether or not horses can pull box-cars out of the woods. #playwrightlife #AuntieLife
My folded pen requires practice, but the sentiment remains the same. #NoKings #GodBlessAmerica
June 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My folded pen requires practice, but the sentiment remains the same. #NoKings #GodBlessAmerica
Wishing a very happy opening to the cast and crew of Gertrude Chandler Warner's THE BOX-CAR CHILDREN, which opens tonight at the Creekside Theatre Fest. Tickets and info: www.creeksidetheatrefest.org
#playwrightlife #newplay
#playwrightlife #newplay
June 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Wishing a very happy opening to the cast and crew of Gertrude Chandler Warner's THE BOX-CAR CHILDREN, which opens tonight at the Creekside Theatre Fest. Tickets and info: www.creeksidetheatrefest.org
#playwrightlife #newplay
#playwrightlife #newplay
Speaking of #PrideAndPrejudice... Last year I expanded the play to a 6-part audio drama. The show is performed by a wonderful UK-based theatre, Little Pixie Productions, and is available exclusively on Dramafy+. First episode is live today! #iwrotethat #JaneAusten
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November 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Speaking of #PrideAndPrejudice... Last year I expanded the play to a 6-part audio drama. The show is performed by a wonderful UK-based theatre, Little Pixie Productions, and is available exclusively on Dramafy+. First episode is live today! #iwrotethat #JaneAusten
dramafy.com/shows/pride-...
dramafy.com/shows/pride-...
In just about an hour, #littlepieceofyou will open on the West End. I’m so grateful to the many, many gifted artists, musicians, and technicians that have given so much energy and heart to get us to this place. #playwrightlife #newmusical #MelDoesLondon
October 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM
In just about an hour, #littlepieceofyou will open on the West End. I’m so grateful to the many, many gifted artists, musicians, and technicians that have given so much energy and heart to get us to this place. #playwrightlife #newmusical #MelDoesLondon
October 19, 2024 at 4:18 PM
“Hedgehog Floral Portrait” from PuzzleCell puzzles. Fritz’s new favorite! #viewfromahedgie #MelDoesPuzzles #1000pieces #puzzlelover #hedgehogs
September 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
“Hedgehog Floral Portrait” from PuzzleCell puzzles. Fritz’s new favorite! #viewfromahedgie #MelDoesPuzzles #1000pieces #puzzlelover #hedgehogs
Among the dreams I cherish is having a show premiere on the West End. While we aren't quite there yet, we are pretty dang close. Tickets went on sale this morning for a concert staging of LITTLE PIECE OF YOU (formerly RELATIVE SPACE) at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/lit...
September 13, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Among the dreams I cherish is having a show premiere on the West End. While we aren't quite there yet, we are pretty dang close. Tickets went on sale this morning for a concert staging of LITTLE PIECE OF YOU (formerly RELATIVE SPACE) at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/lit...
“Sweep It Under the Carpet,” by Banksy, from Piatnik puzzles. Just tricksy enough to be fun without making me want to commit murder. The painting is on a wall in Chalk Farm Road in North London. I will add it to my list of places to visit this fall. #piatnik #puzzlelover #meldoespuzzles #1000pieces
July 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM
“Sweep It Under the Carpet,” by Banksy, from Piatnik puzzles. Just tricksy enough to be fun without making me want to commit murder. The painting is on a wall in Chalk Farm Road in North London. I will add it to my list of places to visit this fall. #piatnik #puzzlelover #meldoespuzzles #1000pieces
“Junglecats” by B. Kilban. Pomegranate Artpiece Puzzles, 1000 pieces.
I grew up seeing Kilban’s cats everywhere in Hawaii in the 80s. They never fail to make me smile.
I grew up seeing Kilban’s cats everywhere in Hawaii in the 80s. They never fail to make me smile.
July 19, 2024 at 6:12 AM
“Junglecats” by B. Kilban. Pomegranate Artpiece Puzzles, 1000 pieces.
I grew up seeing Kilban’s cats everywhere in Hawaii in the 80s. They never fail to make me smile.
I grew up seeing Kilban’s cats everywhere in Hawaii in the 80s. They never fail to make me smile.
Perhaps our show is tolerable enough to tempt you? #prideandprejudice #playwrightlife
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May 23, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Perhaps our show is tolerable enough to tempt you? #prideandprejudice #playwrightlife
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Come to #PrideAndPrejudice this week and you might just meet Fritz at the stage door… #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #playwrightlife #viewfromahedgie
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May 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Come to #PrideAndPrejudice this week and you might just meet Fritz at the stage door… #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #playwrightlife #viewfromahedgie
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grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr...
Texas Friends, this one is for you! Coming next spring to the Henderson Civic Theatre…
Licensing: yourstagepartners.com/pride-and-pr...
#iwrotethat #playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten
Licensing: yourstagepartners.com/pride-and-pr...
#iwrotethat #playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten
May 20, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Texas Friends, this one is for you! Coming next spring to the Henderson Civic Theatre…
Licensing: yourstagepartners.com/pride-and-pr...
#iwrotethat #playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten
Licensing: yourstagepartners.com/pride-and-pr...
#iwrotethat #playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten
It has been brought to my attention on numerous occasions that I am need of this particular shirt. My good friend Lindy has helped make all our boiled potato dreams come true. #playwrightlife #prideandprejudice #TeamMary #JaneAusten #TheEducationOfMrCollins #PrudenceIsAlwaysTheBestCourse
May 18, 2024 at 2:15 PM
It has been brought to my attention on numerous occasions that I am need of this particular shirt. My good friend Lindy has helped make all our boiled potato dreams come true. #playwrightlife #prideandprejudice #TeamMary #JaneAusten #TheEducationOfMrCollins #PrudenceIsAlwaysTheBestCourse
It’s opening night! I’m not nervous, you’re nervous. We have a wonderful cast and crew, and the show is delightful! Tickets: grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr... #iwrotethat #playwrightlife #prideandprejudice #JaneAusten #utahtheatre #viewfromahedgie
May 17, 2024 at 3:10 AM
It’s opening night! I’m not nervous, you’re nervous. We have a wonderful cast and crew, and the show is delightful! Tickets: grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr... #iwrotethat #playwrightlife #prideandprejudice #JaneAusten #utahtheatre #viewfromahedgie
One of my favorite arcs in the show is the relationship between Kitty and Papa Bennet…and this exchange is the start of it. #PrideandPrejudice #JaneAusten #playwrightlife #utaththeatre #fpgeeks #iwrotethat
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grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr...
May 15, 2024 at 4:39 AM
One of my favorite arcs in the show is the relationship between Kitty and Papa Bennet…and this exchange is the start of it. #PrideandPrejudice #JaneAusten #playwrightlife #utaththeatre #fpgeeks #iwrotethat
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grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr...
Mrs. Bennet does have good intentions, I promise. See for yourself at the Grand Theatre May 16 - June 8.
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#playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #mothersday #iwrotethat
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#playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #mothersday #iwrotethat
May 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Mrs. Bennet does have good intentions, I promise. See for yourself at the Grand Theatre May 16 - June 8.
grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr...
#playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #mothersday #iwrotethat
grandtheatrecompany.com/pride-and-pr...
#playwrightlife #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #UtahTheatre #mothersday #iwrotethat
Look what came in the mail today! Beautiful acting editions of #PrideAndPrejudice, currently available from yourstagepartners.com. #iwrotethat #playwrightlife #janeausten
April 14, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Look what came in the mail today! Beautiful acting editions of #PrideAndPrejudice, currently available from yourstagepartners.com. #iwrotethat #playwrightlife #janeausten
We open tonight! And the house is full. I am both excited and scared. And the woman next to me is saying that she wishes people would do something more interesting than play around with Shakespeare?? Oops. 😂 Happy opening! #playwrightlife #newplay
April 12, 2024 at 3:42 AM
We open tonight! And the house is full. I am both excited and scared. And the woman next to me is saying that she wishes people would do something more interesting than play around with Shakespeare?? Oops. 😂 Happy opening! #playwrightlife #newplay
Only two more chances to see GIN MUMMY at UVU — tonight and tomorrow night, March 8 - 9, at 7:30 p.m. This cast and crew have done wonderful, Wilde work and you don't want to miss it. uvunoorda.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx...
March 8, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Only two more chances to see GIN MUMMY at UVU — tonight and tomorrow night, March 8 - 9, at 7:30 p.m. This cast and crew have done wonderful, Wilde work and you don't want to miss it. uvunoorda.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx...
Opening tonight: GIN MUMMY in the Bastian Black Box at UVU. This show is great fun and rather unlike anything happening on Utah stages right now. Wishing a pile of broken (potentially gangrenous) legs to the cast and crew! Get your tickets: uvunoorda.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx...
March 1, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Opening tonight: GIN MUMMY in the Bastian Black Box at UVU. This show is great fun and rather unlike anything happening on Utah stages right now. Wishing a pile of broken (potentially gangrenous) legs to the cast and crew! Get your tickets: uvunoorda.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx...
Fritz is enjoying the shade of this ancient Egyptian pea plant and its tiny trellis… #GinMummyPlay #rehearsal #iwrotethat #viewfromahedgie #EnglishPeas #newplay #playwrightlife
February 7, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Fritz is enjoying the shade of this ancient Egyptian pea plant and its tiny trellis… #GinMummyPlay #rehearsal #iwrotethat #viewfromahedgie #EnglishPeas #newplay #playwrightlife
Current homework… #newplay #playwrightslife
January 24, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Current homework… #newplay #playwrightslife
Hi, my name is Mel and I wrote the book for an original musical. And it does not suck. Going on 28 months of work and I can say with some relief that I made a good thing. Lots of talented people are on board; can’t wait to see where it goes next. #playwrightlife #newplay #RelativeSpaceMusical
January 10, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Hi, my name is Mel and I wrote the book for an original musical. And it does not suck. Going on 28 months of work and I can say with some relief that I made a good thing. Lots of talented people are on board; can’t wait to see where it goes next. #playwrightlife #newplay #RelativeSpaceMusical
Happy #JaneAusten Day to all who celebrate.
December 16, 2023 at 5:54 PM
Happy #JaneAusten Day to all who celebrate.