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I’m not one for fiddling with the text of a play while it’s being rehearsed. Feedback from actors and directors is a valuable part of the writing process, but, at some point, the script has to be set in stone, and the production team left to make it work as written. Otherwise, it becomes far […]
June 20, 2013
It’s the big night, at long last! It should hold almost as many surprises for me as you. Have you seen the awesome poster yet? The photograph was taken by Mauricio Ortiz. The poster was designed by Jay Lutes. So why do I expect to be surprised tonight? I haven’t look at the script in […]
June 18, 2013
Work took me to Vancouver. Then, fun took me to Vegas! Meanwhile, the opening night of “Never Fall in Love with a Writer” moved ever closer. While I was gone, Wayne released the promotional video for the show. Created by Keir MacDonald, I think it’s an excellent promotional video for a piece of theatre. I like it because […]
June 3, 2013
If you’ve never been involved in the production of theatre, there’s a good chance that you’ve never even heard of one of the most important people in the process: the stage manager. Essentially, the stage manager is the cog at the centre of the production, who ensures that it runs as the director intended it […]
May 28, 2013
I've been paid for my writing, but I don't think my writing has ever been the catalyst for someone else's creative work. Until now!
May 20, 2013
In this short clip, Jen introduces Keir MacDonald, the filmmaker who will make a trailer for “Never Fall in Love with a Writer.” If you haven’t met Jen before, this also is your first chance to see her not in character. The raw footage was shot today. I’m looking forward to what he comes up with! […]
May 8, 2013
For me, what I love most about the rehearsal process is the development and evolution of a character from a cold read outline to a full bodied being. It’s an incredible transformation that the audience rarely gets to see. In keeping with my decision to write “Never Fall in Love with a Writer” with my […]
July 10, 2013
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