Not exactly what you would call “comedies,” these are both pretty bleak plays. As with most of these play, a great deal of the theatricality is outside of the words and “story.” Instead, actions in the physical space of the play are called for to complete the text. I feel that I write my play …
It’s taken me a while, but I’ve updated the Sound Design page with samples from my last show, Archipelago. sound design
Hey y’all – the latest play in my series of 10 10 Minute plays is done, at least in first draft form. That makes four. But for this one I need to create some film footage as an integral part of the play. Preferably super-8 mm transferred to digital and then manipulated on a computer. …
A new play and edits to two others. These are part of my “10 10 Minute Plays” project that I am in the midst of (currently just wrote 3 pages of play number four, tentatively titled “The Giant’s Head). One of the points to these plays is to write highly imaginative plays requiring a great …
Playgoer has been giving some good coverage/linkage on the strike.From the front lines, however, there is The Humble Nailbanger, whose entry “The subtle demonization of working people” is a must read on the issues and includes this incredibly “nail on the head” account: During some of the recent talks, a head stagehand at one of …
I wrote the following several years ago while in the midst of an ill-suited MFA program in Theatre Pedagogy. Looking at it now I feel slightly sad that I am no longer on an academic track because there are so many things that needed to be changed in so many theatre departments. I still believe …
We are just rockin’ out on the short plays this week. For your delectation: Other Memories is posted on the Stage Play Page. Comments and feedback are welcome, indeed, we’re hungry for your thoughts. Technorati Tags: zombies, 10 minute play, playwriting, theatre
I’ve just posted a new play over on the Stage Plays Page. I’m going to be writing a series of 10 minute plays, primarily because there are way too many 10 minute play festivals and contests and most short plays suck. Specifically, there is a tendency on the part of those producing short plays to …
Uploaded a few samples from the Purple Hearts sound design for your delectation and delight. Technorati Tags: theatre, sound design
First review of the current show: Being transported to the dismal, quiet bottom of the sea is the first thing one experiences during Invisible City Theatre Company’s production of Purple Hearts by Burgess Clark. With wonderful sound effects by Peter Wood that mimic the groaning of a ship to Elisha Schaefer’s stark, gray set, conjuring …