Monthly Archives: August 2017

Writer’s Digest – Honorable Mention

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I learned today that my social satire “Whit(e)man” has been given an “Honorable Mention” in the extremely prestigious Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition.

Writers Digest Competition

The Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition is an international contest in its 86th year and sets itself the goal of “shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres.”

The competition has separate categories for:

  • Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious)
  • Memoirs/Personal Essay
  • Magazine Feature Article
  • Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.)
  • Mainstream/Literary Short Story
  • Rhyming Poetry
  • Non-rhyming Poetry
  • Script (Stage Play or Television/Movie Script)
  • Children’s/Young Adult Fiction

My play received an “Honorable Mention” in the “Script” category, where it was competing with screenplays, as well as plays.

There were a total of over 5,100 entries in the competition this year alone, meaning my script was among the top 15% of entries.

Most special of all, my name will be published in the Writer’s Digest Competition Collection due for print in November, 2017.

Thanks to Writer’s Digest for this great honor!

“Philosophus” is Best Medicine

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I learned today that my historical farce “Philosophus” is one of eight plays chosen for a reading by Best Medicine Repertory Theater in Gaithersburg, Maryland for their 2017-2018 season.

Best Medicine is a more recent theater group – founded in February, 2017 – which is unique not only for its focus on new work (thank you!!), but also for its sole interest in comedic theater.

As described by Artistic Director John Morogiello: “Best Medicine Rep is a professional theater company that specializes in new comedies. The name comes from an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best medicine for every ailment.” We promise to provide you with at least one of those two options!”

Check out this great article on the group, including an interview with Artistic Director John Morogiello.

Best Medicine

“Philosophus” is one of eight plays chosen out of 80+ submitted to be honored in the reading series. The series itself stretches from October, 2017 though May, 2018.

More info to come!