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Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Estrogenius 2009 Guidelines - Deadlines Are Soon!
Visual art pieces must be received by February 1st!
Short plays and/or solo pieces must be received by March 2nd!
More details here: http://www.theatresource.org/estro/guidelines.html
Short plays and/or solo pieces must be received by March 2nd!
More details here: http://www.theatresource.org/estro/guidelines.html
Friday, October 17, 2008
Hey, How'd It Go?
"My" week of Estro went great, thanks!
Well-attended, well-received...an all-around positively positive experience!
And the best part, is it's not over yet.
This year, we've added a 5th week to the Festival, which we're calling "Estro Encores," which will be comprised of the producer's selection from each of the previous 4 weeks. So, you can still see one of my shows, Waffles by Martha Garvey, October 28-31 at 8pm.
Tickets will be available soon at: http://www.theatresource.org
Well-attended, well-received...an all-around positively positive experience!
And the best part, is it's not over yet.
This year, we've added a 5th week to the Festival, which we're calling "Estro Encores," which will be comprised of the producer's selection from each of the previous 4 weeks. So, you can still see one of my shows, Waffles by Martha Garvey, October 28-31 at 8pm.
Tickets will be available soon at: http://www.theatresource.org
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
A Pot Pourri of Bloggery...
Ack. I have so much to blog about and apparently no time to do it. So, I figure I do a mish-mash of an entry that gives at least the major updates.
1. Estrogenious 2008 opens tomorrow! "My" week is October 8-11, but the whole festival is awesome. Come check it out!
2. Also check out [title of show]. It's fun, it's clever, it's original, it's on Broadway, AND it had its very first workshop production at Manhattan Theatre Source. So these folks have trod the boards in the very same place the work of yours truly has been staged. Heady stuff. I've seen it twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times and I just read that it's CLOSING OCTOBER 12TH, so hurry up and see it before it's gone!
3. Since January 2008, I have been a member of Manhattan Theatre Source's Writers' Forum. What started out as a handful of Source "regulars," has grown into a group of 30 writers, ranging from those just starting out as playwrights to award-winning and nominated writers such as Joan Tewkesbury (screenwriter of the Oscar-nominated film Nashville) and Joe Pintauro (Snow Orchid, The Dead Boy).
This past year, we were able to get the Forum on its feet via regularly weekly meetings and to launch our accompanying Saturday Reading Series.
Now we're ready to take things to the next level. The Forum members have chipped in to "buy" a month's production time at the Source to mount several PlayGround Development Series and full Mainstage Productions. What's especially exciting about this is that we've decided to do this as a collective, with the Forum serving not just as the writers, but as the producers, supporting each other as we get our works on their feet.
It's an exciting opportunity. But we need help. Although we raised the $8,000 deposit in under a week (while the economy was crashing, no less--yay us!), we still need to raise the additional rental and production costs. So, if you're feeling philanthropic...ANY amount is appreciated. And don't forget that the Source is a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation will be tax-deductible. You can make your check payable to "Manhattan Theatre Source" and send it to 177 MacDougal Street, NY, NY 10011, Attn: Jim Lawson (just include a note that it's for the January festival). Or, if you prefer, you can donate via credit card at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/store/931. (If you donate via cc, I'd love it if you could shoot me a note.)
4. Mini Cult Update - Lost 3 lbs this week. LOVING the Core Plan.
Ok, that's all I can think of right now.
1. Estrogenious 2008 opens tomorrow! "My" week is October 8-11, but the whole festival is awesome. Come check it out!
2. Also check out [title of show]. It's fun, it's clever, it's original, it's on Broadway, AND it had its very first workshop production at Manhattan Theatre Source. So these folks have trod the boards in the very same place the work of yours truly has been staged. Heady stuff. I've seen it twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times and I just read that it's CLOSING OCTOBER 12TH, so hurry up and see it before it's gone!
3. Since January 2008, I have been a member of Manhattan Theatre Source's Writers' Forum. What started out as a handful of Source "regulars," has grown into a group of 30 writers, ranging from those just starting out as playwrights to award-winning and nominated writers such as Joan Tewkesbury (screenwriter of the Oscar-nominated film Nashville) and Joe Pintauro (Snow Orchid, The Dead Boy).
This past year, we were able to get the Forum on its feet via regularly weekly meetings and to launch our accompanying Saturday Reading Series.
Now we're ready to take things to the next level. The Forum members have chipped in to "buy" a month's production time at the Source to mount several PlayGround Development Series and full Mainstage Productions. What's especially exciting about this is that we've decided to do this as a collective, with the Forum serving not just as the writers, but as the producers, supporting each other as we get our works on their feet.
It's an exciting opportunity. But we need help. Although we raised the $8,000 deposit in under a week (while the economy was crashing, no less--yay us!), we still need to raise the additional rental and production costs. So, if you're feeling philanthropic...ANY amount is appreciated. And don't forget that the Source is a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation will be tax-deductible. You can make your check payable to "Manhattan Theatre Source" and send it to 177 MacDougal Street, NY, NY 10011, Attn: Jim Lawson (just include a note that it's for the January festival). Or, if you prefer, you can donate via credit card at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/store/931. (If you donate via cc, I'd love it if you could shoot me a note.)
4. Mini Cult Update - Lost 3 lbs this week. LOVING the Core Plan.
Ok, that's all I can think of right now.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Why I Haven't Had Time to Blog
Ok, so once again, I've been a slacker.
But I have a (sort of) good excuse, at least for the past couple of days.
First of all, I was hard at work revising and finalizing my short play script to submit it for this year's Estrogenius Festival (it was due on Saturday).
Second, I was packing for our upcoming trip to Eleuthera! (We leave Friday.)
Third, I'm working on a ridiculously involved job application for a "two-year temporary promotion" (only in government would such a thing exist).
Finally, as if all the above weren't enough, I actually auditioned for a play this weekend. A friend's production company is doing "Twelve Angry Women" in May and an actress I know and respect told me I should audition. So I did. I didn't get a call back, but I saw the director yesterday and she told me that 138 women auditioned for them, so I really don't feel too badly about it. I'm actually pretty proud of myself for at least giving it a shot.
And here's the best part: the audition consisted of a one-minute monologue. Since the monologues I "know" are all for characters about 20 years younger than I am (since that's when I learned them), I actually decided to do a monologue based on my blog entry "Loss by Attrition." I've been thinking about incorporating that into a longer theatrical piece and this was the perfect opportunity to test-drive it. And both the director and the producer loved it. How cool is that?
But I have a (sort of) good excuse, at least for the past couple of days.
First of all, I was hard at work revising and finalizing my short play script to submit it for this year's Estrogenius Festival (it was due on Saturday).
Second, I was packing for our upcoming trip to Eleuthera! (We leave Friday.)
Third, I'm working on a ridiculously involved job application for a "two-year temporary promotion" (only in government would such a thing exist).
Finally, as if all the above weren't enough, I actually auditioned for a play this weekend. A friend's production company is doing "Twelve Angry Women" in May and an actress I know and respect told me I should audition. So I did. I didn't get a call back, but I saw the director yesterday and she told me that 138 women auditioned for them, so I really don't feel too badly about it. I'm actually pretty proud of myself for at least giving it a shot.
And here's the best part: the audition consisted of a one-minute monologue. Since the monologues I "know" are all for characters about 20 years younger than I am (since that's when I learned them), I actually decided to do a monologue based on my blog entry "Loss by Attrition." I've been thinking about incorporating that into a longer theatrical piece and this was the perfect opportunity to test-drive it. And both the director and the producer loved it. How cool is that?
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
We Got Reviewed!
It's official! Someone not related to me liked my show:
http://www.nytheatre.com/nytheatre/estr5771.htm
http://www.nytheatre.com
Monday, September 10, 2007
More Shameless Self-Promotion...
EstroGenius 2007 an annual celebration of female voices Short Play Festival Line-up - Week 1 After People By Fiona Jones Directed by Mhari Sandoval Starring Elizabeth Rosengren*, Carla Hayes *, Judy W. Chen*, D'Vorah Bailey* & Brie Eley * Set in the future, three "families" of clones search for answers and understanding about the sun's demise in this exquisite new sci-fi short play by Fiona Jones, founder and executive producer of EstroGenius. The End By Shoshona Currier Directed by Michelle Salerno Starring Frederick Backus, Alanda Spence*, Vonia Arslanian & Gordon Lai Jack, April, Simon and Mal are the four remaining survivors on a reality TV show "The End". Who will win the prize inside the altar? Is it worth giving up on a budding romance? The Wedding (re)Gift By Jennifer Thatcher Directed by Devon Higby Starring Denise Fiore & Elon Rutberg In this sweet comedy, tensions flare when a young couple realizes they've been given a white elephant as a wedding present. The Cure for Panacea By Laura Schlachtmeyer Directed by Regina Robbins Starring Adam Nowak, Greta Pauley, Nikolas Priest*, Catherine Rush * & Allison Walton Two bickering couples go to the futuristic Panacea Clinic in hopes of saving their relationships and meet a young woman trying to get over a crush. If you could take a single pill to solve your love life would you? Swan Song Lyrics/Music by Andrew Frank & Doug Silver Directed by Andrew Frank Starring Jim Lawson* & Shoshanna Richman A new short musical by the team behind THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES and SIDD. Based on a Chekhov one-act play, the musical follows an aging actor as he reflects upon his life and finds happiness with the help of his young niece. *appear Courtesy AEA Runs Wed-Fri @ 8pm, Sat @ 7 & 9:30pm, Sept 19-22 Program One Producer: Fiona Jones | Asst. Producer: Montserrat Mendez Stage Manager: Samantha Charlip | Set Designer: Amber Estes Lighting Designer: Lauren Parrish | Sound Designer: Trevor Earth tickets $18 Advance Sales at http://www.ovationtix.com/trs manhattantheatresource 177 MacDougal Street between Waverly & 8th Streets Subway * W4 www.theatresource.org |
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Tickets Now on Sale! (Shameless Self-Promotion)
Tickets are now on sale for my short play that is going to be in Week 1 of the Estrogenius Festival at Manhattan Theatre Source.
To buy tickets, simply got to the Source website and click on "Buy Tickets Online."
The performance dates are:
Wednesday, September 19th at 8pm
Thursday, September 20th at 8pm
Friday, September 21st at 8pm
Saturday, September 22nd at 7pm and 9:30pm
Hope to see you there!
To buy tickets, simply got to the Source website and click on "Buy Tickets Online."
The performance dates are:
Wednesday, September 19th at 8pm
Thursday, September 20th at 8pm
Friday, September 21st at 8pm
Saturday, September 22nd at 7pm and 9:30pm
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Looking for Rehearsal Space
Ok, so this is completely off-topic. As you know, I have a new short play that's going to be in the Estrogenius Festival at Manhattan Theatre Source Sept 19-22.
We are looking for (free) evening rehearsal space the week of September 10th. Ideally, 2 .5 hrs each night Mon-Thu. It doesn't have to be a theatre space--a conference room will do--as long as there's clear space to work (i.e., no permanent conference table in the middle of the room).
If you have access to such a space or any ideas, shoot them to me.
Thanks!
We are looking for (free) evening rehearsal space the week of September 10th. Ideally, 2 .5 hrs each night Mon-Thu. It doesn't have to be a theatre space--a conference room will do--as long as there's clear space to work (i.e., no permanent conference table in the middle of the room).
If you have access to such a space or any ideas, shoot them to me.
Thanks!
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