Shameless Self-Promotion: What are you doing this weekend?

As I told you back in September, the writers group I'm a member of is putting on a month-long festival of new works in Jan-Feb 2009 (we're calling it the InGenius Festival--Voices from the Writers' Forum). All Forum writers were invited to submit scripts for consideration and the Source's artistic director made the final selections of what to produce. I am proud to say that a one-act of mine, "What We Planned For," was chosen. It will be part of "PlayGround Series C," performing Feb 2-4 (Mon-Wed) at 8pm. Tickets ($15) and other info can be found here: http://www.theatresource.org/

But wait, didn't I say something about this weekend? I did indeed.

Because we are serving as the producers of the Festival, that means we have to come up with the $$--not just for the theatre space, but for rehearsal space (for 16 shows!), props, costumes, etc. So, as a fundraising event, this weekend we are doing a very special "Spontaneous Combustion"--We Write, Rehearse, Tech & Perform an evening of 4-8 minute plays in just 48 Hours! Performances are Sun-Tue Nov 23-25 @ $8pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Here's how Spontaneous works:

• Teams of writers and actors receive a first line and a cultural reference.
• Writers write a short play Friday night.
• Actors rehearse Saturday Day, and
• The show goes up Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights.

Wine & beer will be available pre-show and we plan to have musical entertainment starting each evening at 7pm.

Finally, to pad the coffers a bit more, we are also doing a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each and the drawing will take place on November 30 (you do not need to be present to win). You can see me for tickets or buy them at the theatre.

So, if you're planning to be in the city this Sun, Mon or Tue (or need an excuse to come to the city), here it is.

Hope to see you there!


Summary of the Important Info:
What: Spontaneous Combustion
When: Sun-Tue, Nov 23-25 @ 8pm (pre-show entertainment starts at 7pm)
Where: Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal (http://www.theatresource.org)
How much: $15 (can purchase tickets at: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/632685)

What: InGenius Festival
When: Jan 6-Feb 4, 2009 (my piece is part of "Series C" performing Feb 2-4)
Where: Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal (http://www.theatresource.org)
How much: Full-length productions $18, Evenings of one-acts $15 (can purchase tickets at: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/931/1230858000000)

What: 50/50 Raffle
When: Now until November 30th
Where: See me or come to the theatre
How much: $1 per ticket