I am very, very pleased to announce that my historical tragicomedy “Encore, Encore” is a finalist for the prestigious Playfest Santa Barbara.

Playfest Santa Barbara is one of the more prestigious new play contests in the country. The California-based festival is “dedicated to the discovery and development of new plays, musicals and audiences.” It aims to “create a haven for diverse artists to develop and celebrate classic and new literary and musical works from conception to completion.”

“Encore, Encore” has previously received some developmental work. It was workshopped by The Gallery Players of Brooklyn, New York and given some wonderful university productions by Northern Kentucky University and Southeastern Louisiana University. I have put the show on the backburner as of late and am looking to reignite it… so what great timing!

Many thanks to Playfest Santa Barbara for this honor!