If you're in New York City this week, come check out my award-winning play LOSING SLEEP which is opening Off-Off Broadway, produced by the American Theatre of Actors. I've enjoyed working with the theatre and the director Michael Bordwell, and I'm excited to see the results. Swing on over to the Facebook Group for photos, cast info, and more.

Show opens Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at ATA's Sargent Theatre - 314 West 54th Street (between 8th and 9th Aves).

For tickets, please call (212) 581-3044.

Labels: Losing Sleep, New York, Productions

I'm very pleased to announce that my play LOSING SLEEP will be produced in New York by the American Theatre of Actors next month as part of their Summer Directors Series. I'm looking forward to this production, and working with director Michael Bordwell.

Show opens August 26, 2009 at ATA - 314 W. 54th Street. For tickets, call (212) 581-3044.

Labels: Losing Sleep, New York, Productions

Wow. I am thrilled to announce that LOSING SLEEP has won the 2008 Helford Prize from Jacksonville University. This prestigious award carries with it the possibility of production at JU, as well a $10,000 cash prize. Following up the New York reading, LOSING SLEEP continues to get great responses, and I'm always pleased with how well the piece is received. Hopefully this new award will underscore the power of this story to reach all types of audiences.

UPDATE: Since this prize was announced, a few press outlets have picked up the story:

• North Florida Daily News
• The State Newspaper
• The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Labels: Awards and Honors, Losing Sleep

So I have a reading of a full length play LOSING SLEEP coming up on Monday, November 9, 2008. This reading is being held by a group called Ten Grand Productions known for their independent and imaginative reworkings of big stories (like the Titanic.) While SLEEP isn't necessarily a Titanic event, it does have a lot of room in it for interpretation. I'm excited to see where they take it. The reading is open to the public, but I'd contact them first to check on tickets and availability.

Labels: Losing Sleep, New York, Reading

I had a great time in Texas last week, reading LOSING SLEEP at the Texas Repertory Theatre. It was really good to see them (including Wilbur the pug dog) and I was happy with the way the reading turned out. I always learn something new - something that I want to rewrite, something that I like now for different reasons - and it's great to have the validation that people who don't know me at all can somehow catch the vibe.

On a selfish note, I got an "Economy Plus" seat on the plane coming home, and had no one sitting next to me, so I had some time to make play edits while they were fresh in my mind.

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So next week I'm heading out to Houston, TX for a reading of LOSING SLEEP with the Texas Repertory Theatre Company. I wrote the main role, John, with my friend Steve Fenley in mind. Steve is a remarkable performer and the company's Associate Artistic Director, so I'll be doubly glad to see old friends, and hear the play from their perspective.

Labels: Losing Sleep, Reading

I had some folks from Trustus help me with my new play, LOSING SLEEP. Artistic Director Jim Thigpen and I got some actors together to read it for me and talk about it. It will be during their annual Playwright's Festival, so that seems like a good time.

Labels: Losing Sleep, Reading

I've just returned from some great workshops at the University of Iowa as part of their summer writing festival. I really enjoyed working with Kate Aspengren during her playwright's workshop, and I was able to make some progress on the sleep play.

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