Jason stood under the hood of his car as he leaned over the front grill. He peered down at the narrow space between the radiator and motor and tried to figure out the best way to install the new radiator hose. He carefully slid the hose downward into the narrow space and around the fan … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 10
Power Play
(This is the second installment of the Andrew chronicles; a hapless, comical figure trying to get through life. In the first installment, Diridon Station, Andrew runs into an old flame that he has a hard time remembering. In this story, we see Andrew at his workplace.) Andrew left the break room after lunch feeling sated … Continue reading Power Play
Waiting For Saul
I am counting the days until the season premier of a television show, something I almost never do. Season 3 of Better Call Saul will premier (finally!) on April 10th on AMC, and in a time of unprecedented turmoil and revolutionary foment, it is one of the few bright spots to look forward to in … Continue reading Waiting For Saul
A Silent Wound: A Poem
(I have not written a poem in years, but I used to write poems back in the '90s and read them at poetry slams and open readings. My poetry is different than my prose and dramatic writings because once I write a poem I do not rewrite it, making my poetry, though imperfect, as close … Continue reading A Silent Wound: A Poem
Redwood Summer Chapter 9
Jason paced his car with the surrounding traffic on one of the valley freeways. Vehicles moved in sync as other cars, vans, and pickup trucks sped past tractor-trailers in the late afternoon sun. More vehicles entered from merge lanes and others exited onto turnoffs. Randy sat in the passenger seat talking while Brian was in … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 9
Redwood Summer Chapter 8
“It’s amazing how much you can change in a couple of years,” Kathy began. “When I first showed up in San Luis after high school, all I had ever known was this neighborhood and the nearest three or four shopping centers, and now in two more years I’ll be making my way out into the … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 8
Pacific Television Theater – Rising Tide
This is episode three of Pacific Television Theater, Rising Tide, a one act play about a small skin care products company struggling with the challenges of growth. The owner has ambitious plans for her small company but the workers are worried that they'll lose sight of their original mission statement. It was supposed air live last … Continue reading Pacific Television Theater – Rising Tide
Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show
(Inspired by the peculiar election season of 2016) CHARACTERS LIONEL TROWBRIDGE – The interviewer TANYA BICKFORD – The interviewee Scene: An interview studio LIONEL Good evening, and welcome to Current Affairs. I am your host, Lionel Trowbridge. Tonight we’ll be discussing the entertaining, if not controversial, congressional campaign of Arnie Fowler with his most recent … Continue reading Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show
Last Show Did Not Live Broadcast
My last episode of Pacific Television Theater which was supposed to live broadcast last Saturday night was not able to broadcast due to technical difficulties. The person in charge of programming at CTV Santa Cruz was not made aware that my show is live. However the show was performed and recorded, so once I edit … Continue reading Last Show Did Not Live Broadcast
Tales From The Studio
A friend from college who's been making industrial films for 25 years allowed me to guest post on his blog Tales From The Set, a behind the scenes look at his film making. My post is about the making of my live TV show Pacific Television Theater and is called Tales From The Studio. In … Continue reading Tales From The Studio
Robert Kirkendall 