September 2021

Slow down if you can't stop

We’re all tempted to fire off responses lickety-split these days, or engage our mouths before our brains over Zoom or IRL. But just because we can, does that mean we should? This month’s blog post gives a memorable tip for remembering to “just stop.”

In other news. . .

Photo by Zack Huggins

Dallas’ Echo Theatre is presenting my play about the struggle tp pass the 19th Amendment with amazing actors! sets! lights! costumes! Onstage September 17 - October 9. Echo Theatre will then be streaming it for those who can't attend in person, October 11- 17. More info here.

June/July 2021

Playing during lockdown

The pandemic couldn’t stop theatre and it couldn’t stop me. I had a World Premiere on Zoom and it was fun, challenging and very instructive! Click here for some lessons learned.

In other news. . .

Dallas' Echo Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of my play It’s My Party!  Based on the dramatic conflict between establishment and radical suffragists, It's My Party! delves into the turbulent backstory of the fight to pass the 19th Amendment.

This production features an amazing cast of North Texas' most talented actors, led by an equally gifted creative team. The play will be performed live, onstage (!) at the Bath House Cultural Center September 9 - October 2, then available for streaming later in the fall. Check out Echo's website for more information.

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May 2021

Melodious messages

“Don’t be boring” is a foundational mandate for public speaking. So why do so many speakers put us to sleep? And how can we make sure we do not?You’ll find answers to these pressing questions in this month’s blog.

Join me for A Very Present Presence
Streaming June 2 - June 16

Pipeline Playwrights presents the Zoom World Premiere of my play A Very Present Presence, directed by Catherine Tripp. This production will be available as video-on-demand from June 2 at 7 pm through June 16 at 7 pm (ET).

A Very Present Presence is a magical comedy that opens as Alice's mid-life crisis is interrupted by a visitation from her long-dead great-aunt. This show has everything: ghosts, time-travel, young love, craven lobbyists, protesting feminists, and tricky family relationships. The Zoom production will feature: Diane Cooper-Gould, Ty Corbin, Erin Denman, and Jennifer Pagnard. 

Tickets for A Very Present Presence are available at www.pipelineplaywrightsboxoffice.org.

I'll be attending the Opening Night Party (June 2), Closing Party (June 16) and Monday night discussions June 7 and 14. Join me. More info on these events is available on Pipeline Playwrights' website!