Monthly Archives: November 2011

Is it the script, or the production?

Posted on 28 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

I saw a play last night. I didn’t like it. Being a playwright, I’m trying to figure out why. What lesson I can learn from it. Of course, the answer could just be that I’m not the right audience for … Continue reading →

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Money and the Playwright, Part 2

Posted on 26 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

We had a lively discussion on this issue on my Facebook page. Everybody has good points.  I’m not sure where I stand at this point, though I’ve thought the issue through more carefully. Ultimately, I would say you should never … Continue reading →

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Money and the Playwright

Posted on 21 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

Have you ever produced one of your plays? Have you ever paid a theater to produce one of your plays? Is it right to produce one of your own plays? Is it right to pay a theater to produce one … Continue reading →

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Tips from a synopsis clinic.

Posted on 17 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

Writing a good synopsis is hard. You can make it easier on yourself by getting other people to read it and comment on it. There was a special Dramatists Guild meeting here in Seattle on November 6. Our rep, Duane … Continue reading →

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My reading went well — I am a lucky person

Posted on 14 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

The reading of “Transplanted in Mississippi” was last night. It went really well! The actors did a great job, the director did a great job, and the audience gave good and generous feedback. The changes I made to the first … Continue reading →

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Getting my play produced #32: calling the distilleries, part 2

Posted on 10 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

I’ve finished my follow-up calls to the distilleries. Except, of course, to the one that Glen Mac Donald told me about. I just put the letter to them in the mail. Most of the distilleries said that their facility is … Continue reading →

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When to do the opposite of what people tell you

Posted on 9 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

So. Here’s the thing. Sometimes, when people give you feedback about what you should do to your play, you can actually solve the problem in a different way. At rehearsal Monday evening, the first act seemed too long. I got … Continue reading →

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First rehearsal for my reading on the 13th

Posted on 7 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

We’re having our first rehearsal tonight for my reading on the 13th. I think I have whipped the script into good enough shape to get good comments from. I’ve been working on creating the questions I want to ask. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Getting my play produced #31: calling the distilleries

Posted on 3 November 2011 by playwrightsmuse

I’m doing something that scares me I admit it, I’m nervous about calling the distilleries to see if they’re interested in my play-reading tour.  I guess because I’ve never done this sort of thing before. Yesterday, I prepared to make … Continue reading →

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