I recently saw a production of a new play by Jacob Marx Rice at the New Ohio Theater on Christopher Street. It runs only three more performances and is worth seeing. You can find more information at: https://www.theshelternyc.org/production/threshold-2017/ I have been fortunate to be part of a playwrights group with Jacob and I can attest … Continue reading Leni & Joseph at the New Ohio Theatre
Playwriting
Time to spend writing
One advantage of having a little time off is the chance to do more writing. As some of you know I have written about two dozen plays that have received more than 100 productions, readings or awards in twenty four states. I am not earning a living from writing, far from it, it actually costs … Continue reading Time to spend writing
A Whole New Blog
Lots of things in flux, many things changing. To mix things up, I am embarking on a whole new Blog project. I plan to write at least five new Blog posts each week. No specific days of the week promised but not overly long. For goodness sakes, I cannot even Tweet every day and that … Continue reading A Whole New Blog
Busy Times catch up – Show coming
Sorry, busy time getting ready for a show this weekend. I host with magic tricks, do the marketing, take the reservations, coordinate the tech, do the sound cues, and have two shows in the event (though my quite able director Pamela Wilson takes care of most of those). Lots else is happening but this is … Continue reading Busy Times catch up – Show coming
Audience Choice Award for ALWAYS WITH ME
Yesterday I received the following: Congratulations to Walter Thinnes whose play “Always With Me” is the week one winner of the 7thannual Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival – NYC 2017! This wonderful production was directed by Pamela Wilson with assistant director Chelsea Robinson. The talented cast included: Max Hanau as John, Kasey Moorhouse … Continue reading Audience Choice Award for ALWAYS WITH ME
Thrilled with ALWAYS WITH ME
My short play ALWAYS WITH ME opened last night for a weekend run at the Short Play and Musical Festival at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. Tickets are on sale at http://www.shortplaynyc.com/ for $30. If you use the discount code CAST you save $10 each. Reservations are recommended. We are the first weekend of a three … Continue reading Thrilled with ALWAYS WITH ME
MEETING WITHOUT END gets a spin at Mary Baldwin University
This weekend I visited Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA. There I had the chance to see a performance of the theater department's spring plays titled "The Play's the Thing." They presented a number of short works directed, performed and generally written by students. My niece Julianna (Toni) Thinnes chose one of my short plays … Continue reading MEETING WITHOUT END gets a spin at Mary Baldwin University
My play ALWAYS WITH ME at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village
In an earlier post I had mentioned that my play ALWAYS WITH ME was to be featured in the Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival in Greenwich Village. The theme of the festival is: NYC - Only in New York. Here are the additional details as promised. Performance dates: Thursday, June 8 @ 7:00 … Continue reading My play ALWAYS WITH ME at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village
Laugh Hard at The Play That Goes Wrong
Had the delightful chance last night to catch The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway. I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time. One of my favorite plays is Michael Frayn's Noises Off (which I have seen several times). Believe it or not, this is an even broader version of the same … Continue reading Laugh Hard at The Play That Goes Wrong
The Imbible – A Spirited History of Drinking
Had some friends in town and we wanted to go out but for something fun, no ballet, no opera, not even theater. So we found this off-Broadway gem at New World Stages - a show held in their bar - The Imbible - A Spirited History of Drinking. Anthony Corporale, the writer and host for … Continue reading The Imbible – A Spirited History of Drinking
Hello Amelie, Goodbye Amelie
The movie that the Broadway new musical "Amelie" is based on must be one heck of a charming film based on the effort demonstrated last night at the Walter Kerr theatre. Lost on me, however, as I never saw that film and could not make heads nor tails of the muddled mess I saw on … Continue reading Hello Amelie, Goodbye Amelie
“Always With Me” Invited to Short Play Festival
I am thrilled to announce that my play "Always With Me" has been invited to the Player's Theater Short Play Festival scheduled for dates to be announced in June 2017. The theme of the festival is "Only In New York" and we will be producing the play ourselves. More information as it becomes available! As … Continue reading “Always With Me” Invited to Short Play Festival
A Doll’s House Part 2 – one part too many
I mentioned in my last post that I had two contentious reviews and this is part 2. Lucas Hnath's "A Doll's House, Part 2" has opened to uniformly rapturous reviews. I'm sorry to say, I am a lone disagreer. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the night in the theater. Sam Gold has directed a … Continue reading A Doll’s House Part 2 – one part too many
The Little Foxes on Broadway
The next two Broadway reviews will be a little more contentious than usual. I had the chance to see "The Little Foxes" as part of my subscription to Manhattan Theater Club. This production is first rate with terrific direction and performances. Laura Linney is one of my favorite stage actresses of all time. She alternates … Continue reading The Little Foxes on Broadway
Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway
John Guare's script for Six Degrees of Separation has always been on of my favorites. I didn't live in New York when it premiered in 1990 and so did not see the original production. But I did buy a script and performed in a reading in Florida. And, of course, it established a meme that … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway
The Price on Broadway
Had the chance last night to catch "The Price" by Arthur Miller in its most recent Broadway revival. I've seen different versions of the play including the 2000 Broadway Revival. Arthur Miller is one of my favorite playwrights and this is among his best scripts. The cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Esther Franz, Tony Shalhoub and … Continue reading The Price on Broadway
Indecent on Broadway
Time to catch up on more show going observations as this Broadway season winds toward a close. Paula Vogel is a fantastic playwright and her Broadway debut is long overdue. Indecent tells the story of a play in the early 20th Century (God of Vengeance) that was innovative and original and thus branded sinful and … Continue reading Indecent on Broadway
“Your Turn to Watch Dad” is a Minnesota Shorts semi-finalist!
My short play "Your Turn to Watch Dad" has been selected as a semi-finalist in a playwriting competition in Mankato, Minnesota. The competition is Minnesota Shorts: A Festival of Short Plays. They will choose 7 plays from Minnesota writers and 7 from other writers. There were 407 scripts submitted and 77 were selected for this … Continue reading “Your Turn to Watch Dad” is a Minnesota Shorts semi-finalist!
Present Laughter
The reason to see "Present Laughter" at the St. James Theatre is to personally experience Kevin Kline's mastery of physical comedy, wordplay comedy and facial expression comedy. He is an amazing treasure and well worth the price of admission. His supporting cast is deft and a suitable foil but make no mistake, this is Kevin's … Continue reading Present Laughter
A surprising Oslo
Hmmmm. Let's write a three hour play about Middle East peace negotiations that sounded good at the time but have since unwound before our very eyes. For a policy wonk like me that sounds interesting but it is amazingly good theater. Who knew? I am admittedly a political junkie who was fascinated at the time … Continue reading A surprising Oslo
Lynn Nottage and Sweat on Broadway
The next daily catch up on my 2017 theater going brings me to the stage of Studio 54 and playwright Lynn Nottage's long overdue Broadway debut with her new play "Sweat." I have long been a fan of the work of Lynn Nottage, especially her "Intimate Apparel." She has a wonderful way with bringing fully … Continue reading Lynn Nottage and Sweat on Broadway
If I Forget – Roundabout Theatre
OK, back on the boards. Been busy lately and need to catch up. I will attempt to blog each day about recently seen performances in New York as I have been seeing a lot. Backlog to clear. "If I Forget" by Steven Levenson is presented by the Roundabout Theatre at their Laura Pels Theatre. It … Continue reading If I Forget – Roundabout Theatre
Plays and Prestidigitation #7 opens tonight!
I've been a very bad blogger. I've seen several Broadway shows and have several restaurant reviews to post but my energies have been taken by the production at Polaris North studios that opens tonight. We had tech/dress ;last night and it plays Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 3. It is a collection … Continue reading Plays and Prestidigitation #7 opens tonight!
A pretty darn good Comet
Recently took in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway. It has received raves from the critics and word of mouth and I largely, but not entirely agree. The transformation of the Imperial Theatre is astonishing. Bold and eye popping it tickles the brain and brings you into an immersive environment that … Continue reading A pretty darn good Comet
Discount Ticket Code
As noted in an earlier post, my short play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEONARD will be part of The Player's Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival. Performances are: Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00 PM Friday, February 24 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, February 25 @ 7:00 PM Sunday, February 26 @ 3:00 PM You can catch the shows … Continue reading Discount Ticket Code
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