David Wappel is a screenwriter who grew up in North Carolina, and currently lives and works in Los Angeles.  He used to read screenplays for production companies/producers, has a produced film and offers screenwriting services for writers.  I was looking for a new set of eyes to read my latest draft of BREAK AWAY.  I […]

It doesn’t feel like time is flying in this year of Covid…but in fact it is…and it keeps marching on through the few happy moments and the many sad ones.  The sad ones unfortunately linger longer and the happy ones are all too fleeting.   It’s hard to believe that it was 2 years ago […]

With virtually no live theatre going on right now, I thought I would take a walk down memory lane and show a sampling of some of the productions I have been involved with over the years.  There was a time when I was doing dramatic seasonal productions that had a contemporary feel to them.  I […]

A tribute today to an unforgettable woman who made me laugh just being in her mere  presence.  My Aunt Frances was so full of energy, always on the go.  She kept busy and had a passion for food and cooking.  She was an immigrant  from Italy and the best kind of Italian you can imagine.  […]

Two virtual readings of my play happened with these fine folks this past mouth.  A big thank you to all of them for their contributions which went a long way in helping with the re-writing process.  The above group – Pamela Barker, Kevin Aichele, Steven Pereira, Jillian Rees-Brown, Robert Ouellette – read the latest and […]

Behind those eyes are a pair of strong women.  And yet this same strength is matched only by vulnerability.   These woman are tough, yet sensitive.  They are quiet observers, particularly in the company of strangers, but definitely have strong opinions.  Generally shy – introvert…yet, when pressed, can step up to the plate and take on […]

I came across the above quote by author/speaker/researcher/consultant  James C. Collins who wrote the book Good to Great.   Jim has written many books which deal primarily on how to build a successful business.  He has many wonderfully inspiring quotes from his writings including this one: Think about those last words:  “Greatness…is largely a matter […]

This bit of news just came my way…My screenplay is a TOP 10 finalist in the 13th Annual StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest. LET IT SHINE has been through several drafts since its conception back in 2017 and is currently competing in other festival/screenplay contests.  SHINE follows a child who stutters and struggles to find her […]

This is my mom today.  Don’t be deceived.  Behind the smile and twinkling eyes is a woman who is currently experiencing a black hole called depression.  She has been through mental hell these past 6 months.  2020 has not been kind to this woman and it all started last summer when she started feeling more […]

If there is one thing this current lock down has taught us is the kind of person we are when no one is looking.   What makes us tick?  Some people may be surprised to learn that I am,  generally speaking, an introvert.  Oh sure, I certainly have extrovert qualities.   But what people perceive you to […]