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Gun Control, Safety, and Aftermath Plays

Gun Control, Safety, and Aftermath Plays

I have updated the Free Scripts page of my website with three new plays, all dealing with the issue of gun violence. These scripts are located at the top of the page and are free to perform for anyone, but I do suggest you make a donation to any organization helping to deal with the issue of gun violence in the United States today. These selections are particularly well suited for high school…

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On The Front Lines, In School And In Theatre – Arts Integrity Initiative

On The Front Lines, In School And In Theatre – Arts Integrity Initiative

I am tired. I am tired of reading posts about “my rights” to a hobby that includes automatic rifles. You like guns, fine. But accept the fact that guns are dangerous and require … Source: On The Front Lines, In School And In Theatre – Arts Integrity Initiative

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New Podcast

As many of my regular followers know, for the past couple of years, I’ve been actively involved in “radio” style theater for a couple of years now through my friend Sherri’s program Sherri’s Playhouse. I’ve decided now, to launch my own style of podcast audio drama theater called The Ten Minute Play Podcast, where I present a new play in ten minutes or less. This week, I’m presenting my original…

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Something New

  So, as kind of a spur of the moment thing today, I decided to do something…sorta of new but not really. It is something that I have been wanting to do for awhile but just hadn’t worked up the energy to do yet, but something in me today said, “Everett just DO this.” So, I did. It’s a surprise, but it’s coming tomorrow at 1:30pm Central time, so be on the lookout on my Facebook and Twitter pages…

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Random Drippings from the Saucepan of Life.: A Playwright's Day

Random Drippings from the Saucepan of Life.: A Playwright’s Day

What writing is all too often like Source: Random Drippings from the Saucepan of Life.: A Playwright’s Day

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3 Things I Learned at the Midwest Dramatists Conference — George B. Simon

3 Things I Learned at the Midwest Dramatists Conference — George B. Simon

I can share with  you what I learned from the Midwest Dramatists Conference, but theater producer George Simon does a much better job then me, so read this. _________________________________________________________________________________ Playwrights from all corners of the country traveled to Olathe, Kansas to share their work at the Midwest Dramatists Conference. I had the privilege of being a…

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5 Years Later: In Shadow's Shadow; 9/11, Neil Gaiman, and me.

A repost on my blog about #Sept11 and #NeilGaiman's #AmericanGods #WarningShots #NeverForget

Five years ago, I wrote this piece about 9/11 and how it affected me. I think this year it is once again fitting to post as this year saw the release of Starz’s adaptation of Gaiman’s classic. So without further ado, I give you my blog IN SHADOW’S SHADOW; 9/11, NEIL GAIMAN AND ME. After the re-posting of this blog, I’ll embed a special video that fits the piece. In the days before September 11,…

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Terror By Night Train Poster Reveal

Terror By Night Train Poster Reveal

If you follow me on any of my social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) you may have noticed a new poster for my latest podcast play for Sherri’s Playhouse. As I’ve mentioned, I developed the story and added some additional material and my writing partner handled the scripting while I’m directing. I’ve said this before but others have said the same thing; this is probably one of the…

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Sherlock Holmes and The Terror By Night Train

Sherlock Holmes and The Terror By Night Train

I’ve been working with some of the most talented actors (including my brother, best friend and awesome new friends) I’ve met for about a month now on the latest Sherri’s Playhouse podcast. I am directing this piece and came up with the story while my writing partner wrote the script. I’m very proud of them and look forward to introducing you to the cast. So here they are the amazing cast of the…

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Warning Shots: A short monologue for young actors

Warning Shots. Listen to this amazing performance recounting the attacks on Lawrence, KS

What is this! Two blog posts in one week. What is this madness? Well it’s been a productive week so far, in fact there may be another blog coming this week as well. You’ll just have to wait around and see won’t you? Now, to get to the point of today’s posting. A couple of years ago, I saw an opportunity to write a short piece inspired by the American Civil War for a production in Washington DC.…

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wJeNnTElTA)

In this dramatic monologue, Jocelyn Goodwin portrays Aella, a young girl who witnessed the duel sackings of Lawrence, KS before and during the Civil War. She recounts the attacks and the lessons learned from them.

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPZyOc-lJ8w)

This clip is from my gun control play, inspired by the Orlando Shootings, titled MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. It was recorded during the rehearsal process and presented by Fancy Pants Theater in Kalamazoo, MI, directed by Carol Zombro on August 25, 2016.

For more information on MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, go to http://www.emergencyroomproductions.com 

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New Year, New Goals, New Shows

New Year, New Goals, New Shows

2016 has come to a close and 2017 has begun. In the past I’ve talked about how I’ve wanted to spend the new year blogging more, writing more, producing more content. I think I write a variation of this blog every year. this year, the goals are the same; blog more, write more, create more content. Lets look at what I’ve written in the past year though. I adapted my play  #JohnDoe from podcast…

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Hamilton and Safe Spaces

A new blog, Hamilton & Safe Spaces, re: #Hamilton, #DonaldTrump, #MikePence, #BoycottHamilton

Recently, the Vice-President Elect, Mike Pence, attended the multiple award winning, critically acclaimed musical Hamilton. According to reports, upon arrival the VPE was greeted with a mixture of boos and cheers from the audience. There were points in the show where Lin-Manuel Miranda’s lyrics and music caused the audience to respond in such a way that actors had to pause and refocus.…

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ARToberFest

Many people have heard of Oktoberfest, a celebration of German, Volga, and Bavarian culture. It traditionally runs 16-18 days starting in mid to late September and ending around the first of October in Munich. Oktoberfest has since spread to several major cities and college towns. My own town, Hays, KS, has been celebrating for almost 40 years and coincides with Fort Hays State’s Homecoming…

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The Death Of Theatre

These two careers serve as a reminder, that theatre shape our culture and our society.

This week we lost two people important to theatre: Edward Albee and Charmain Carr. Albee was 88, Carr was 73. Edward Albee was arguably America’s greatest living playwright, entering the world of theatre after the death of Eugene O’Neill and after Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams had released their most important work and continuing their legacy. His first play, The Zoo Story, opened in 1959…

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