On Stage Directions

When I moved to New York City in the early 1980s, play readings were rare. In the rest of the country, they were practically unheard of. Now, public readings of new plays have grown into an international phenomenon. They are an essential component of the current model of new play development…

42nd Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Announces Six Winning Plays

Samuel French has announced the winners of the 2017 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation’s premier short play competition.

Knowing the People of Newtown: 26 PEBBLES

I remember standing in my kitchen, looking at the television screen in horror on the morning of December 14, 2012. That was the morning the terrifying attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School was broadcast as the world stood helplessly by. I couldn’t help but…

Playwright Feature: Mac Rogers

It really feels like now is an exciting time for fiction podcasts or radio plays or whatever you call it. What do you call it?
Mostly I call them whatever I hope won’t scare the audience off! My personal preference is “audio drama miniseries” but I’m never sure people in the…

Release Date Announced for Upcoming Film Based on MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING

“Matrimonio Italiano” is a comedy genre film scheduled for release on February 2018 in Italy, directed by Alessandro Genovesi, written by Alessandro Genovesi and Giovanni Bognetti and based on the…

Writing the “Lesbian” Play: Audrey Cefaly Reflects on THE GULF

I have a recurring image in my head of two women beating the absolute shit out of each other.

This was in the spring of 2010.

On Music Stands

When I moved to New York City in the early 1980s, play readings were rare. In the rest of the country, they were practically unheard of. Now, public readings of new plays have grown into an international phenomenon. They are an essential component of the current model of new play development, and an…