Rogue Lab

A space for artists to learn to create impossible plays during impossible times.

Founded in 2018 by Chelsea Sutton and Lisa Sanaye Dring, Rogue Lab is Rogue Artists Ensemble’s incubator for new work that stretches the boundary of what is currently being done onstage, including immersive experiences, interactive design, puppet plays, and genre-bending pieces that fit within the Rogues’ Hyper-theater aesthetic. Rogue Lab focuses on full-length work and skills development for established and emerging artists.​

What is rogue rough draft series?

The Rough Draft Series focuses on development of short performances, films, and discussions in a shorter timeframe and sometimes around a theme.

Rogue Lab

Rogue’s New Play Incubator

Next Rogue Lab

Check back soon for information about upcoming Rogue Lab seasons and opportunities. 

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Season one 2018 -2019

Rogue Lab: Impossible Play Writer’s Group

Playwrights: Lisa Sanaye Dring, John Guerra, Eric Fagundes, Mildred Inez Lewis, Chelsea Sutton, Jennie Webb

Directors: Estela Garcia, Jessica Hanna, Scarlett Kim, Ricky Pak, Claudia de Vasco, Rebecca Wear

Designers: Caitin Eby, Rhonda Kohl, Lor Meeker, Morgan Rebane, Emory Royston, Anthony Storniolo, 

Season three 2022

Rogue Lab: Director’s Lab

Directors: Shen Heckel, Stephanie O’Neill, Keiana Richard, Carly DW Bones

Playwrights: Carissa Atallah, Amy Judd Lieberman

Season two 2019 -2020

Rogue Lab: Impossible Play Writer’s Group

Playwrights: Carissa Atallah, Mercedes Floresislas, Amy Judd Lieberman, Mady Schutzman, Bernardo Solano, Chelsea Sutton

Directors: BJ Dodge, Andy Lowe, Sonia Norris, Keiana Richard, Dylan Southard, Hannah Wolf 

Designers: Corwin Evans, Jesse Mandapat, Jack Pullman, Morgan Rebane, Joshua Rivas, Emory Royston

Season four 2023

education Series

Rogue Lab: Hyper-Puppet 101 Workshop

Two weeks. Three puppet forms. Unforgettable

Season five 2025

Rough Draft Series

Rogue Lab: Director’s Lab ​Action Scenes (In Process) was part of the 2025 Take Action Campaign from the California Mental Health Services Authority and the LA County Department of Mental Health and featured 12 new short performances and films.

Commissioned Artists: Mak Shealy, Emory Royston, Rudy Martinez, Miles Taber, Chelsea Sutton, Carene Rose Mekertichyan, Katie Witkowski, Paul Turbiak, Taylor Coffman, Amy Judd Lieberman, McCristol Harris III

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