I’m very happy and thrilled to say that Playfest Santa Barbara, a well-regarded new play development organization, has chosen my play “I and the Emperor” as one of three finalists in their 2021 new play competition.

“I and the Emperor” is a historical character drama about the Emperor Napoleon and his complicated relationship with a young girl, Betsy Balcombe, during his end-of-life exile on the island of St. Helena.

A few years ago, my tragicomedy “Encore, Encore” was also a finalist in Playfest Santa Barbara’s new play contest, so I’m especially honored to have a second one of my plays recognized within just a few years.

Many thanks again to Playfest Santa Barbara and Artistic Director R. Michael Gros!