Hello, and welcome to the new and more conversational JeffNet newsblurbs!
Well, of course, the big news at the end 2009
was the world premiere of
Yes, Svetlana, There is a Grandfather Frost
at the prestigious Studio Roanoke theatre for new play development, under the direction of artistic director Todd Wm Ristau.
Playing to record crowds in a largely conservative community,
this play promises to be a mainstream hit with audiences left, right and center for years to come.
Speaking of Roanoke,
I will be
returning to the Star City in July to lead master classes in Playwriting at
Hollins University.
If you're looking for an MFA in playwriting,
this one is excellent, an intensive 6-week program with an emphasis on bringing in professionals
to work with the students.
I will be heading up classes on Writing Plays with Music and Adaptation.
And, of course, making appearances at No Shame Roanoke
And speaking of No Shame!
I will be in Nevada the first weekend in March
to attend the newly-established No Shame Las Vegas which opens its doors on February 25th at the Insurgo Theater Movement.
I'm just finishing up my second book of
stage combat plays for men and women,
Your Swash is Unbuckled 2, featuring the
return of Bridget of Bristol, the Bawdy Brigandess -
Cap'n Jack's back in Mutiny on the Booty -
and introducing the notorious
Sir Gaylord of Flouncy ("who's quick with a dirk in a frock").
Ten new pieces of wordplay and swordplay.
Perusal copies of the individual scripts are available now!
Later this year,
Fursona Non Grata,
the new furry play will be available just in time for Thanksgiving. And what's a calendar year without a new Christmas comedy
to convince the "War on Christmas" crowd that I'm out to get
Santa?
Well, Christmas 2: the Sequel
oughta do the trick.
And speaking of Xmas - (the holiday after Wmas and before Ymas) -
If you haven't seen The Eight: Reindeer Monologues... Well, you're not really trying.
The Eight celebrates
seasons
with new productions in:
And the even more offensive companion piece
Seven Santas
is also comin' to town this Yuletide. As long as your town is...
The Goode News
And speaking of Xmas - (the holiday after Wmas and before Ymas) -
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