Close was an extremely rewarding experience.   It’s been two weeks since the production wrapped and I am grateful for every volunteer who sacrificed an ounce of their time and energy towards the play.  It was both a challenge and joy to work with the actors, many of whom have very limited experience on the stage.   […]

Two rehearsals left and Close is ready to go.  The cast is gelling and in this past week as they have grown more comfortable with their lines and character, I’m seeing new things flourish.  I’m really happy about how the set turned out and I have to give a big shout out to Arthur Wrigglesworth […]

In less then four weeks, Close opens.  It is during this time, a lot of the elements are coming together.  Suddenly, it seems, everything is moving very fast.  The blocking of the play is complete and the actors know their lines, the poster is up, the lights are being designed, the set – constructed, I’ve […]

On March 27, my short film will premiere at the Ozark Foothills Filmfest.  This film festival takes place in Arkansas and if you visit here, and scroll down to March 27 @ 1:30, you will find a link to Picture This.  The film is showing the same day Close opens on stage.  My screenplay is […]

Close tells the story of a teenage girl named Madeline who has locked herself in her basement and refuses to leave from there, until she gets answers regarding the turmoil her family is going through.  When the play opens, she has been in the basement for three days straight and her mother begins to worry […]

With the New Year, brings the creation of a new script.  For the last two years I have been working on seasonal productions that take place over the Christmas and Easter Holidays.  Today, I have just finished an Easter script that will be performed on March 27, 28.  It is a very rough draft, but […]

Story of a Boy closed this past Sunday and the last three days I’ve taken it easy.  The closing of a show always makes me sad – this one is no different.  It’s like a little death, you mourn, you let it go and once your energies are up again, you go onto the next […]

One week away and premieres.  I’ve had a week of tech and about to enter the weekend.  We are bringing together actors, choir and band and adding sound and lights.  These next two days can be somewhat stressful as you are dealing with approximately 40 people and trying to get the lights to run smoothly […]

Welcome to my new website.  I’ve been working with a designer on a whole new look.  As a result, I have not updated my blog for nearly two months.  The schedule has been busy with various projects, but before I get into that, I must give credit to Mark Duiker who re-designed this entire website.  […]

Another rough draft of my new play Circus is completed. This version opens up the play and takes it in new directions. I’ve added one character, expanded the storyline and I’m playing with timelines. The play explores mental illness and centers around Raina Shepherd and her family as they all struggle to cope with Raina’s […]