Straight to my nerves
In graduate school, a professor once shared an anecdote about August Strindberg. Roughly paraphrased, he said that Strindberg sometimes felt as though he had been born without skin, as everything went straight to his nerves. Although I've never been able to confirm the source or accuracy of this quote, the imagery speaks to my work as a writer, a process I've embraced unwillingly.
As a reluctant writer, I consider myself both blessed and cursed by the occasional inspiration. For more often than not, the muse assaults me with a story that I can't ignore--not because it is pleasant or enjoyable, but because it speaks to some core conviction or concern about the human experience. Although I have dabbled in writing at periodic moments throughout my life, it always took a back seat to my work as a director and educator. At times, however, the muse has been hard at work. Sadly, I acknowledge, this is directly related to the madness I see in the world--realities that go straight to my nerves. I invite you to contact me if you are interested in reading a perusal script, or in mounting a production.
As a reluctant writer, I consider myself both blessed and cursed by the occasional inspiration. For more often than not, the muse assaults me with a story that I can't ignore--not because it is pleasant or enjoyable, but because it speaks to some core conviction or concern about the human experience. Although I have dabbled in writing at periodic moments throughout my life, it always took a back seat to my work as a director and educator. At times, however, the muse has been hard at work. Sadly, I acknowledge, this is directly related to the madness I see in the world--realities that go straight to my nerves. I invite you to contact me if you are interested in reading a perusal script, or in mounting a production.
The scripts below can be found at the New Play Exchange.
Trigger Warning
Premiered in 2015 by THEATRE FOR CHANGE in San Antonio, Texas, with successful productions at The Classic Theatre, Texas Lutheran University, and Texas A&M University San Antonio.
Flags
Following a workshop reading by THEATRE FOR CHANGE in San Antonio, Texas, FLAGS is ready for full production.
Doolie: or, The Polarization of Cosmic Radiation
Following a workshop reading by THEATRE FOR CHANGE in San Antonio, Texas, DOOLIE is ready for full production.
Silvr Bulletz Blak Duzt (Silver Bullets, Black Dust)
An independent film, produced in 2007. Winner of a Silver Remi Award at the 40th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. The script has now been adapted for the stage, as SILVER BULLETS, BLACK DUST.