Rock Opera
Gratitude journal: Andy Mayo
Tonight I am grateful to Andy Mayo, the person who initially conceived of The Clowns, the rock opera for which I subsequently wrote the book. While I have enjoyed the writing process immensely and am proud of the work that we have produced, none of this would have ever happened without Andy. Though the plot…
Read MoreThe Clowns recap
Our reading of The Clowns took place last weekend, and after a week to digest all that happened, I thought I’d offer a few reflections: 1. Having never written a play before, the prospect of actual human beings performing my lines was both thrilling and terrifying. Thankfully, the Playhouse on Park managed to cast seven…
Read MoreJulie Andrews trumps the Patriots
I missed my first Patriots home game in three years yesterday while attending the final performance of our rock opera, The Clowns. Don’t get me wrong. I couldn’t have been more thrilled to see my work performed onstage, but missing the game was tough on me. The fact that the Patriots lost their first regular…
Read MoreMy first marquee!
I’m more excited than I thought I would be. Forgive me.
Read MoreThe Clowns final rehearsal
Just one week before The Clowns, our rock opera, hits the stage! The band had a final rehearsal during Saturday’s snowstorm. Next Saturday, the band and the actors come together for the first time for an all-day rehearsal before the Saturday evening performance. This all began back in 2007 when friend and colleague Andy Mayo…
Read MoreThe Moth and The Clowns: Save the dates
A couple of Save the Dates I wanted to make you aware of in the event that you are interested in attending: First, I am performing at The Moth’s GrandSLAM storytelling event on Monday, October 17 at the Highline Ballroom. 431 West 18th Street in NYC. Doors open at 6:00 for dinner and drinks. Stories…
Read MoreThe Clowns: One step closer to reality
The promotional poster for our rock opera is finished. It almost feels real now.
Read MoreCome to the Show!
It’s official! There will be a staged reading for The Clowns, the rock opera written by Andy Mayo and myself, at the Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. The Playhouse has hired a director, a music director, and a stage manager. Auditions will take place in the next couple months, and if I would…
Read MoreThe latest
Some recent writing-related news that I thought I’d share: _______________________ We sold the Korean rights to MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND this week, bringing the total number of languages that the book will be published in to eight! My super agent is simply super. _______________________ The rock opera that my friend and collaborator, Andy Mayo,…
Read MoreRock opera update
Last night, my friend Andy and I had our first reading (and listening) of the rock opera we have been working on for several months. A group of friends gathered around my dining room table, gobbled pizza, drank beer, and read the parts assigned to them for the evening. It was a lot of fun.…
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