1.   He optioned the play and began fitting the stories together.

2.   Since then, the play has been optioned as a movie, rumored to be heading for Broadway and ultimately remounted Off Broadway last fall.

3.   The play was optioned for film, and Rudnick found himself writing screenplays, and getting a taste of Hollywood absurdity.

4.   While many producers like to option a play for three years, Lane said he granted options for three three-month periods or two six-month periods.