so my new project is to adapt a short story or poem written by a filipin@-american author into a 20-minute play. i’ve selected the short story “A Portrait of an Aristocrat” from the novel WHEN THE ELEPHANTS DANCE by Tess Uriza Holthe. i’ve been drawn to this story ever since reading this 3 years ago….
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Looks
Looks: Why They Matter More Than You Ever Imagined This is a name of a book that I just saw on this book service I’m with. It’s an interesting topic for a play… maybe.
unrequited love/friendship
I just had to get this out in terms of exploring unrequited love/friendship as a theme for a new play. Most likely this will be thought of into a 10-minute as it’s an artform that I’ve not only fallen in love with, but really understand the structure and elements of a play. Of course, writing…
Another crossroad
I’m thinking that I should be writing this on my other blog site, but it applies here as well. I’m at another crossroad it seems. I can either audition to act in a play which will take place later this summer or continue writing by seeking out lessons and looking for other theater work. I…
BOA in SF
I know. I know. It’s been a while. Tonight I went into the city to watch a friend’s play as it is featured in Bay One Acts Festival by Three Monkeys at the Eureka Theater. Not saying this because he’s my friend, but his was the best play. It’s called “Toss of the Hat” by…
the mightiest force known to exist
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what being an artist means to me. This sprang up from watching AOTS (America is on the Stage) and watching the potential there. I say potential not in a belittling or condescending way, I admire them for what they are DOING, but potential in terms of being able…
Back in the Saddle
The last couple of days of writing has been amazing! I actually forgot what it feels like to get lost in writing the words that come out of my characters mouths. It’s actually getting to the point where it feels like I have to “kill some of my babies” because of length. I have this…
Green Light
Ya-ta! I got a green light to produce my play “Garden of Dreams” for April 25-27 at Sacramento City College. Unfortunately, there might be some things that might block this dream from happening but I look at this as just another obstacle and a challenge. One of the other challenges happen to be that the…
Character Dosier
Sister Mary Clarence:…If when you wake up in morning and you couldn’t think about anything, but writing, then you’re a writer. After my 9-to-6, I head on over to borders to do some writing. I’m feeling good about this story idea I’ve had for quite some time. Before I get started, I even do a…
Notes from Stories High
Just wanted to post these notes from the latest Bindlestiff Studio’s Stories High Reading series for my 10-minute, Leaving My <3 In SF. Even though I don't know who wrote these, I'm very thankful for the time that they put in to write anything down! Thanks! Now, to get the final done soon. Hopefully, I'll…