I get a steady amount of visits on my Shakespearean Porn Titles post, I imagine because it combines two things everybody likes; archaic, stilted language and pornography. Given all this attention I thought I'd carry the Bard theme over to brands of beer. Here's 10 Shakesbeerean brands, feel free to add more in the comments. … Continue reading Shakespearean Beer Brands
TWENTY: Interview With Director Hilary Davidson
The director of the film Twenty, Hilary Davidson, with whom I co-wrote the screenplay, was interviewed last March 13th on KSQD radio. She was on the program Exploring Santa Cruz discussing Twenty with show host Mathilde Rand. Here's link to interview: https://ksqd.org/hilary-davidson-twenty/ For more information on Twenty here's the link: https://nineteen85films.com/twenty/
Fibbing Friday (3/10/23)
(Back to Fibbing Friday prevarication, this one prompted by pensitivity 101. No particular theme, just regular questions and fraudulent answers. Link below.) https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/03/10/fibbing-friday-10th-march/ What was the first thing you saw when you looked out the window? My evil twin! (Cue scary violin shriek from Psycho) 2. What is your favorite way to prepare hot dogs? … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (3/10/23)
Attempting Iambic Pentameter
I'm writing a new short script for a theater company that's looking for classically written plays. My approach is to rewrite Shakespeare's Twelfth Night into a truncated, eight page (guideline length) play that hits on all the main plot points from the original work in an updated setting but is still written with elevated, classical … Continue reading Attempting Iambic Pentameter
Techwreck
(Short story inspired by a tech rehearsal for my stage play Electric Serenade last September in New York. There were a number of mishaps, and I exaggerated them greatly for artistic and comedic purposes. 1,764 words long.) “So you’re experienced at running tech?” Valerie asked with concern. “Trust me, I’ve been doing this for years,” … Continue reading Techwreck
Twenty: An Update
The independent movie Twenty which I co-wrote with the director Hilary Davidson has filmed some of the scenes last year and is now launching one last fund raising campaign to complete filming later this spring. It's been exciting to watch Twenty grow from a rough draft script into an in production movie project and I'm … Continue reading Twenty: An Update
99 Word Prompt: Optimism
(Had to take part in the Carrot Ranch prompt because optimism is so rife with options on how to tackle the theme. Optimism is a hope bordering on blind faith in the face of the hopeless gloom of reality. Optimism can be a force for uplift but too much can make you not see dangers … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Optimism
The Storm Of January ’23
The year 2023 has begun with an atmospheric river slamming the California coast which lead to flooding, mudslides, structural damages, injury, and loss of life. In between these torrents I bicycled around the Santa Cruz area to see the aftermaths. It's like nothing I've ever seen before, and there are more storms on the way … Continue reading The Storm Of January ’23
Writing Goals For 2023
First, I'd like to look back on 2022 and give thanks for seeing three of my plays performed Off-Off-Broadway in New York City, two as stage productions and one as a staged reading. Poster for four one act plays performed by Manhattan Repertory Theatre on April 2-3 at the Chain Theatre, including my one act … Continue reading Writing Goals For 2023
The Band – “Christmas Must Be Tonight”
How did I not know that one of my favorite musical acts recorded a Christmas song? What a pleasant surprise! It's a beautiful song, just like you'd expect from The Band. A languid, textured performance, with Rick Danko on lead vocals. Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄🎁 ☃️✝️ https://youtu.be/vBlLN5HQJhY
Robert Kirkendall 