Live Televised Drama Project Update

For my Santa Cruz CTV live drama project I'm also fundraising with GoFundMe.  Here's the link: https://www.gofundme.com/264u7g4 Pacific Avenue Theater is an exciting project.  The drama and the continuity of performance of live theatre amplified by the electronic visual medium, and a harkening back to the Golden Age of Television which featured some of the … Continue reading Live Televised Drama Project Update

Live Televised Drama Project

Hello folks!  I am currently developing a live televised drama anthology show for Community TV of Santa Cruz.  This was inspired by the live TV dramas from the Golden Age of Television, and is a revival of that fabled medium. The name of my show is Pacific Avenue Theater, and the first drama we'll be … Continue reading Live Televised Drama Project

Redwood Summer Chapter 4

“Everybody at work is optimistic,” Jason assured Christine as they drove to Todd’s party in the mid evening. “Upper management is saying that we’re going to make the transition through the current world situation so easily nobody would notice.” “What are the owners saying?” “Same thing. And they’re smart, they know what they are doing. … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 4

From The Archives – The A.P. P.R. Firm – A 10 Minute Play

(I first wrote this play seven years ago and presented it at a Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre workshop on July 21, 2009. The events and topical references are from that time and may appear dated, but the underlying theme of disinformation from high places is still relevant.) CAST OF CHARACTERS CHAIRMAN MR. CARNEY MR. GRAMM … Continue reading From The Archives – The A.P. P.R. Firm – A 10 Minute Play

Redwood Summer Chapter 3

Jason filled up his coffee cup, put the pot back on its burner, and returned to the circle of coworkers at the break room table. “As mush as I’d like to see a rematch there’s no way we’re having another Bay Bridge Series this year,” Kevin added to the train of conversation. “Possibly the A’s, … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 3

Redwood Summer Chapter 2

Jason hummed a tune he had just heard over his car stereo as he walked through the front door and headed to the kitchen . His younger brother was sitting at the kitchen table talking on the telephone. His father was over in the sunken family room looking at the newspaper while the evening news … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 2

Redwood Summer Part I Chapter 1

For Mom and Dad The ball I threw while playing in the parkHas not yet reached the ground -Dylan Thomas ...almost perfect... SAN JOSE, CA 1990 “So what do you think about this?” Hal asked from the driver’s seat. Jason was knocked off his train of thought. “Huh?” “You know, what’s going on in the … Continue reading Redwood Summer Part I Chapter 1

Fault Lines

(This is the third short story of my history of Santa Clara Valley series) SILICON VALLEY – LATER 1980s “You really want to move out there?” Gina asked. “I think it's a good idea,” Craig asserted. “It's a great idea when you think about it.” Gina felt unconvinced. “But it's so far away.” “Aren't you … Continue reading Fault Lines

Your Place Or Mine? – A 10 Minute Play

(I wrote this play in 2012 and rewrote it in 2015, so the news references are from those times.) CHARACTERS SHEILA - a woman of about 30 GEORGE - a man of about 30 UNCLE LON - Sheila's uncle, about 50 AMY - Sheila's daughter, 10 BRIAN - Sheila's brother, early to mid 20s Scene: … Continue reading Your Place Or Mine? – A 10 Minute Play