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April 29, 2012
Sunday Quote had an Amazing Conference
I had one of the most amazing, spectacular times of my life this weekend, and I'm so brain-dead I can't say much more than that right now. This introvert's batteries have run out. So here's the quote for the week, and I'll have a recap and pictures up on Friday!
"Writing is the hardest work in the world. I have been a bricklayer and a truck driver, and I tell you -- as if you haven't been told a million times already -- that writing is harder. Lonelier. And nobler and more enriching." - Harlan Ellison
April 27, 2012
An Interview with Corey Ralston: One Act Play Competition
Have you ever thought about writing a play, or seeing your work performed in front of an audience? This might be your big chance.
Corey Ralston is an old and dear friend of mine. We co-edited the school newspaper together back in junior high. Corey's now a Renaissance man back in my hometown: a journalist, (he took my author photographs), an actor, a director. He's also heading up a one-act play competition that will result in five winning plays being performed by an accomplished acting company.
I interviewed Corey about this opportunity.
This is a one-act play competition. What are the rules?
in Hanford, CA are looking for any genre of one act plays. They should have a minimal set as it will be black box and no more than 20 minutes in length. It would be preferable if there were no more than 4-5 actors in the play.
What's the deadline?
Deadline is September 1. But the sooner the better.
How do people submit entries?
People can email entries to coreyralston at gmail.com.
What rights or payment are involved?
We are offering no royalties but a chance for new work to be performed onstage.
Is there anything that you would like to see--or something you have seen too much of?
Although Comedies are great. It would be very neat to see more mystery, fantasy and thriller type scripts.
When and where will the plays be performed?
As part of our Theater Company's 50th (Golden) Anniversary season we are going to reserve two weekends for the showing of the plays. We hope to select at least five scripts and if there is a ton of great material this may turn into an annual event.
Since entries may come from all over the country and the world, is there a way for writers to see their performed work online?
That is entirely possible. And I will do more research into that idea.
Is there anything else you want to say?
It is rare that new material gets a chance to be performed and we really feel there are a lot of untapped resources and we want to help bring your vision to our stage.
Thanks, Corey!
If you have any questions about the competition or want to submit an entry, you can contact Corey at coreyralston at gmail.com. Break a leg!
Corey Ralston is an old and dear friend of mine. We co-edited the school newspaper together back in junior high. Corey's now a Renaissance man back in my hometown: a journalist, (he took my author photographs), an actor, a director. He's also heading up a one-act play competition that will result in five winning plays being performed by an accomplished acting company.
I interviewed Corey about this opportunity.
This is a one-act play competition. What are the rules?
in Hanford, CA are looking for any genre of one act plays. They should have a minimal set as it will be black box and no more than 20 minutes in length. It would be preferable if there were no more than 4-5 actors in the play.
What's the deadline?
Deadline is September 1. But the sooner the better.
How do people submit entries?
People can email entries to coreyralston at gmail.com.
What rights or payment are involved?
We are offering no royalties but a chance for new work to be performed onstage.
Is there anything that you would like to see--or something you have seen too much of?
Although Comedies are great. It would be very neat to see more mystery, fantasy and thriller type scripts.
When and where will the plays be performed?
As part of our Theater Company's 50th (Golden) Anniversary season we are going to reserve two weekends for the showing of the plays. We hope to select at least five scripts and if there is a ton of great material this may turn into an annual event.
Since entries may come from all over the country and the world, is there a way for writers to see their performed work online?
That is entirely possible. And I will do more research into that idea.
Is there anything else you want to say?
It is rare that new material gets a chance to be performed and we really feel there are a lot of untapped resources and we want to help bring your vision to our stage.
Thanks, Corey!
If you have any questions about the competition or want to submit an entry, you can contact Corey at coreyralston at gmail.com. Break a leg!
April 26, 2012
Weekend Plans
I'm going to unlock the shackles on my computer chair and escape the house for the weekend. Tomorrow I head off to in Scottsdale, where I'll get to see my dear friend , and meet my agent, for the very first time.
Yeah. I'm nervous, and excited, and have been frantically figuring out what to wear.
I have some new and different stuff planned for the blog:
Tomorrow: an interview with Corey Ralston about a one-act play competition
Sunday: the usual quote, with a quick conference recap
Monday: a thought-provoking guest post from author
Also, coming up in May I'll have an interview with debut urban fantasy author talking about her book .
Yeah. I'm nervous, and excited, and have been frantically figuring out what to wear.
I have some new and different stuff planned for the blog:
Tomorrow: an interview with Corey Ralston about a one-act play competition
Sunday: the usual quote, with a quick conference recap
Monday: a thought-provoking guest post from author
Also, coming up in May I'll have an interview with debut urban fantasy author talking about her book .
