Lab Rat: A Reckoning The Stage Play

By James E. Heldt

This is not just a play. It is a reckoning in one act.

Distilled from the unflinching memoir Lab Rat, this 50-minute stage play is a raw, theatrical journey into the heart of survival. It is the story of James, an artist who must confront the ghosts of his past-his abusers, his predators, and the institutions that failed him-not in a courtroom of law, but in the sacred studio of his mind.

Guided by Sayuri, the physical incarnation of grace, James puts his tormentors on the stand one by one, transforming a lifetime of pain into a powerful act of creation.

For Readers: Experience the emotional core of Lab Rat in a new, visceral format.

For Actors: LAB RAT: The Stage Play is a goldmine of powerful, emotionally complex monologues for James and Sayuri, perfect for auditions, showcases, and scene study.

For Theatres & Directors: This is a minimalist, low-cost-to-produce one-act play ideal for black box theatres, university productions, and companies seeking vital, socially relevant work. With a flexible cast size and a single, simple set, LAB RAT is a powerful and achievable production.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FK4QZPH2
• ISBN13: 9798294378400
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"