Ali launches Monumental Artists – a Space for Stories That Save Lives

MacLean and her team have launched Monumental Artists. Monumental Artists is a new initiative dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices-particularly disabled playwrights affected by mental illness, neurodivergence, or traumatic brain injuries. Too many talented artists face financial and structural barriers that keep them out of the industry, especially with DEI and the Arts under attack. We’re … More Ali launches Monumental Artists – a Space for Stories That Save Lives

MacLean’s THE POINT Recognized in Smith & Kraus 2025 Anthologies

MacLean will be published in the Smith & Kraus ‘Best of’ anthologies for the 5th time. According to her post, two monologues from her celebrated play THE POINT will be published in the Smith & Kraus 2025 ‘Best of’ anthologies. A monologue from the character “Murph” will appear in Best of Men’s and one from … More MacLean’s THE POINT Recognized in Smith & Kraus 2025 Anthologies

Ali to be Published in ‘Frozen Women’ Anthology.

Ali MacLean’s short play called ‘The Girl Who Survived the Highway Hunter’ will be published in FROZEN WOMEN/FLOWING THOUGHTS by Palmetto Press. The Anthology series was curated and edited by Deb Randall at the Venus Theatre in Maryland. The Frozen Women/Flowing Voices anthology will include a collection of 80 short plays and monologues by women … More Ali to be Published in ‘Frozen Women’ Anthology.

MacLean published again by Smith and Kraus – Best Monologues of 2023!

Marking the 6th and 7th publication for Ali, Smith and Kraus‘s newest anthologies to hit the shelves The Best Men’s Stage Monologues 2023 and The Best Women’s Stage Monologues 2023 both feature two pieces each from Ali’s plays. Each book has a monologue from Ali’s acclaimed play This Will Be Our Year (Hugo and Shannon), … More MacLean published again by Smith and Kraus – Best Monologues of 2023!

Wolves At The Door to be published in Smith & Kraus anthology

Wolves At The Door is going be in print! Smith & Kraus Publishing is publishing a monologue from Wolves At The Door (a speech by Grace) in their Best Monologues of 2021 anthology. Smith and Kraus Publishers, founded in 1990 by Marisa Smith and Eric Kraus, is the premier U. S. publisher of contemporary trade theater … More Wolves At The Door to be published in Smith & Kraus anthology

MacLean winner of the David Sedaris Humor Writing Prize

Ali MacLean has won the 2020 David Sedaris Humor Writing Competition, presented by CAP UCLA. MacLean’s short story, The Land Of Milk And Honey is one of three winners in the 11th annual competition, which is in honor of the prolific humor writer. Sedaris, author of over 12 books and frequent contributor on NPR, is … More MacLean winner of the David Sedaris Humor Writing Prize