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Short Play 1 – Earthbound Angels
In November, I participated in Red Theater’s play-writing challenge. We had to write a short play every day without exception. I managed to complete the challenge, though most of my plays were a bit on the… in-progress side. I haven’t really … Continue reading
Countess Bathory: A Staged Reading
COUNTESS BATHORY An Elizabethan-style history play, Countess Bathory tells the story of Elizabeth Bathory, the legendary “Blood Countess” of sixteenth-century Hungary. Modeled after Richard III, Countess Bathory takes all the myths and wild rumors as fact, painting the “Countess Dracula” … Continue reading
Henry V Is Coming Soon!
Get ready! King Hal is riding into Chicago October 14th, 18th, and 25th. Performances at Justin’s, 3358 N Southport Ave, one block from the Southport Brown Line stop. Featuring: Chris Aruffo Robbie Bersano Adam Betz Alexandra Boroff Katie Call Josh … Continue reading
Wow. Subtle.
I am currently “researching” for my next script: How Shylock Got His Groove Back. So I Youtube’d Merchant of Venice, and immediately found the 2004 film by Michael Radford, starring a couple of celebrities. Here is the very first shot … Continue reading
Bathory Up To Bat
I’m finally taking positive steps toward getting Countess Bathory produced. We’re looking for a January – February show, which surprisingly means pre-production starts now. Rehearsed shows are weird.
The Clever Friar
I saw a production of Much Ado About Nothing today. In Act 4, after Hero has her wedding ruined by slander, the Friar suddenly concocts a cunning plan to rescue all. I was immediately reminded of Maria’s scheme in Twelfth … Continue reading
Put the FUN in Fundamentals
I think I’m gonna try something I’ve never done before. In theater, that’s probably a good idea. I haven’t done anything really new since 2011, when I stripped completely naked in an audition. I didn’t get cast (shocking no one), … Continue reading
Twelfth Night!
Twelfth Night, still my favorite Shakespeare comedy, opens tonight at 6pm! Check out some production photos here. There could be rain! There could be bees! (There won’t be bees). There could be anything, but there’s gonna be some theatering goin’ … Continue reading
“You Never Quite Knew…” Labours is reviewed
I wasn’t expecting any reviews for Labours of Love, it being a galleria foremost, but we were lucky enough to have Jacqueline Arbelo of D20 Girls Magazine say: “These interactive scenes made you gasp, laugh, and made it impossible to … Continue reading