I learned a lot about the script this time out, and I look forward to further developing its religious aspects, particularly in regards to how Anne Hutchinson stands out in her world, and fleshing out my new additions: governor's wife Margaret Winthrop and first American poet Anne Bradstreet. For now, though, I will be taking a break from thinking about Puritans (they've been occupying my headspace for six months now). I have other projects to tackle -- an academic essay on superheroes and disability, a new draft of Tin Noses to attend to, and the outlining of a new, stronger version of my play about Bob Kane and Bill Finger. As always, I am excited about the possibilities. Onward!
Another development period has ended for Lively Stones. I learned a lot from the 20% Theatre production presented at Berry United Methodist Church, and I hope my fellow collaborators got a lot out of rehearsing and questioning the play itself. I want to thank Lindsay Bartlett, Ashley Ann Woods, Rachel Bykowski, and the whole 20% team for giving me the opportunity to expand the world of women in the script. And I want to thank my director, Alyssa Vera Ramos, for her energy and effort in pushing the story of Lively Stones to new physical dimensions. Props to actors Jessica Palmert, Scot West, Richard Costes, Mari DeOelo, Jacob Watson, Kelsey Godfrey, Quenna Lene, and Bailey Murphy.
I learned a lot about the script this time out, and I look forward to further developing its religious aspects, particularly in regards to how Anne Hutchinson stands out in her world, and fleshing out my new additions: governor's wife Margaret Winthrop and first American poet Anne Bradstreet. For now, though, I will be taking a break from thinking about Puritans (they've been occupying my headspace for six months now). I have other projects to tackle -- an academic essay on superheroes and disability, a new draft of Tin Noses to attend to, and the outlining of a new, stronger version of my play about Bob Kane and Bill Finger. As always, I am excited about the possibilities. Onward!
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Lively Stones opens its second workshop production of the year tonight! The wonderful ladies of 20% Theatre have teamed me with up with my director from DarkRoom to bring a new version of this script to the stage. And not only is the major rewrite I did cause for excitement, but the play will be performed at Berry Memorial United Methodist Church, so my worlds of theatre and faith are colliding. Go, Wesleyans!
This gold old play about Puritans and women's right to their bodies and minds has been developed by 20% Theatre, Southern Illinois University, and Ohio University. (In fact, the OU Playwrights' Program published a lovely news item about this production.) I could never have gotten as far with this script without lots of support from many amazing artists, and I will be thinking of them all tonight. Information about the show -- dates, times, and ticket details -- can be found on the 20% Theatre website, or through the Facebook event page. There are discounted tickets on Goldstar, so check out that option as well! |
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