Video Of “Hacks”

Here's link to video of staged reading of my comedic 10 minute play Hacks by Equity Library Theater last August 16 at the Hamilton Grange Branch of the New York Public Library. Hacks is a story about two out of touch screenwriters from old Hollywood. Dante Jayce is Herman and James Barniker is Nathanael, the … Continue reading Video Of “Hacks”

See “Hacks” Tomorrow!

My 10 minute play Hacks, a farce about two out of touch screenwriters, will be performed tomorrow Saturday August 16 with four other short plays and a monologue by Equity Library Theater at the Hamilton Grange Branch of the New York Public Library located at 503 W. 145th St. Cast includes Dante Jayce, James Barniker, … Continue reading See “Hacks” Tomorrow!

Cast And Director Of Hacks

My 10 minute farce Hacks based on my short story will be performed by Equity Library Theater on Saturday August 16 with four other short plays and a monologue. Showtime is 1PM and location is the Hamilton Grange branch of the New York Public Library on W. 145th St. Here are the people putting on … Continue reading Cast And Director Of Hacks

Hacks At Equity Library Theater On August 16

My 10 minute comedy Hacks will be performed at Equity Library Theater's Hamilton Grange Branch venue at 503 W. 145th St. in New York's Upper West Side on August 16 at 1PM. Four other short plays and monologue will also be performed at the show. Hacks is based on a short story I wrote in … Continue reading Hacks At Equity Library Theater On August 16

Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 3

(A sequel to the earlier Current Affairs short plays, episode 3 continues the theme of the absurdly failed political career of the obstreperous Arnie Fowler, a comically tragic fictitious congressman inspired by the current political landscape, which also drove me to reference a famous American drama about a woman who loses her grip on reality.) … Continue reading Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 3

Power Trip – A 5 Minute Play

(A comedic look at workplace hierarchy/pecking order, first performed as a staged reading at Community TV of Santa Cruz.) CHARACTERS LEONARD – middle management GORDON – recently promoted to middle management CLAUSEN – upper management Place: LEONARD'S workplace office Time: Contemporary (LEONARD is sitting at his desk and writing on some paperwork. GORDON enters.) LEONARD: … Continue reading Power Trip – A 5 Minute Play

All In The Island – A 10 Minute Play

A Gilligan’s Island spoof in which the roles of the Skipper and Gilligan are reimagined as played by Carol O’Connor (he read for the part of the Skipper) and Rob Reiner. The rest of the castaways should appear as portrayed by their original actors. Gilligan’s Island debuted on CBS on September 26, 1964, about a … Continue reading All In The Island – A 10 Minute Play

99 Word Prompt: Property Values

https://carrotranch.com/2018/05/17/may-17-flash-fiction-challenge/ "And if you look here," the real estate agent said, "you'll see that the fire damage didn't destroy the entire kitchen." "Well that's good," said the husband. "A fixer upper!" his wife added optimistically. "Can we see the master bedroom?" the husband asked. "Sorry, can't do that," the agent replied. "The ceiling caved in." … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Property Values

99 Word Prompt: Boots

https://carrotranch.com/2018/01/19/january-18-flash-fiction-challenge/ Cpl. Wildey led his squad through a clearing and into a wooded thicket toward enemy lines on a reconnaissance mission to ascertain troop locations. The trail they were on approached an enemy headquarters in the distance. Cpl. Wildey thought he saw movement ahead, so he ordered his troops to sneak up by crawling through … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Boots

99 Word Prompt: Busy

https://carrotranch.com/2017/09/08/september-7-flash-fiction-challenge/ Silvio the waiter moved from table to table taking customer’s orders and answering their many questions about the menu. He then ran back to the kitchen, quickly arranged various plates of food onto a serving tray, and ran back out with the tray on his upturned palm. He adroitly sidestepped other servers and bussers … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Busy