For My Own Good

I am truly a blessed individual. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FTYuVqqZ5/

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! I am so very excited for this. But also very nervous. Putting your words out there for others to read and critique is nerve wracking. It is kind of like having a baby over and over again.
My friend Garry Renfro once told me that once you put it out there, it isn't yours anymore. It belongs to those reading and interpreting it.
Well, here goes. I can't be afraid to fall, fail, get back up or grow. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17dkCoHM7x/

Congratulations to those cast for the "Not My Circus?" Table Read. Thank you to all who auditioned! The role of Thomas will be finalized soon.

The names listed represent talent from here in Greeneville all the way to SW Virginia and in between! Our goal with Collaborative Entertainment Collective is to support performing arts and entertainment talent in our local and regional communities! We hope to offer many more casting opportunities in the future.

This is just the beginning.
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So, what have you been writing or reading? Let me know. Really.

I find myself reading stage play scripts quite a bit. I have always been drawn to them. That should be no surprise to some of you, knowing how much I love theatre. My script collection is pretty impressive.

I probably should have realized that I am a playwright much earlier in life, huh?

So exciting!!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17U8ZJuvZU/

Congratulations to those cast for the "Not My Circus?" Table Read. Thank you to all who auditioned! The role of Thomas will be finalized soon.

The names listed represent talent from here in Greeneville all the way to SW Virginia and in between! Our goal with Collaborative Entertainment Collective is to support performing arts and entertainment talent in our local and regional communities! We hope to offer many more casting opportunities in the future.

This is just the beginning.
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This is exciting. A One Act that I wrote willbe having its first official table read! https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkEhfLQgU/

Thank you to everyone who submitted to "Not My Circus?"! We are watching all tapes from each submission to put together a great cast!

This is such a fun and unique opportunity to help bring this show to its next phase, provide feedback for the playwright, and network with area actors and directors.

If cast, you will receive an email with your role tomorrow (Tuesday, November 25) morning. Even if your role is different from what you indicated, please know that means you did a GREAT job and we saw what we needed from you (just maybe in a different way than you expected)! Full castlist to be posted at noon!

Everyone did a wonderful job. A special shoutout to those who had never done a virtual audition before. You did it! 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Email [email protected] to sign up!

Tuesday, December 2
6pm
Table Read for "Not My Circus?"
*Invited Cast Only*

Thursday, December 4
6pm
Commercial Audition
*Prep class for those who plan to audition for the C.E.C. commercial. More info regarding actual auditions to be announced*

Sunday, December 14
4pm
Self Belief Follow Up
*Must have already taken Self Belief Class*

Tuesday, December 16
6pm
Scene Audition (Theatre vs. TV/Film)
*A class about how to make audition choices for different audition types*

Thursday, December 18
6pm
Writing Boot Camp

December 20
2pm
Improv Intensive with Guest Teacher
*Max of 12 participants*

Sunday, December 21
4pm
Special Christmas Musical Theatre Fitness

**All classes are 16 and Up! $10 per class or $30 for monthly membership. Please email [email protected] to get signed up!**

Hey all!! Look what this playwright has been up to!! Share, share, share!

*Auditions are closed for "Not My Circus?"*

Audition Info:
We are looking for 7 actors ages 16 and Up for a table read for a local playwright. The actors will perform the table read live, IN PERSON at the C.E.C. Studio. Actors will provide feedback, get redirects, and read script again. It is a shorter one act comedy, so plenty of time for two reads. *DO NOT AUDITION UNLESS ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE BOOKING DATE.* Must be able to work local to Greeneville, TN.

How to Audition:
Email [email protected] with the subject line "Not My Circus" with desired character name. You will receive a response with the audition sides and detailed instructions. Auditions will be virtual through Self Tape. Audition tapes due by November 24th at noon. Casting announced the 25th of November.

Pay:
No pay, but actors will each receive a free class of their choosing at Collaborative Entertainment Collective. Also great exposure to local directors.

Characters:
THOMAS (30s): Stereo typical accountant-looking type. Glasses, pocket protector, clumsy. Mother has recently passed away. He has found some soul shattering news.

BELLE: Fire Eater at the circus and good friend to Thomas. Warm and comforting personality. Definitely not a girly girl.

ROSARIO: Axe/Knife Thrower. Kind but "rough around the edges" uncle vibe.

JUNIE MAE: Axe/Knife Thrower Assistant/Wife. Very bubbly, loves family. Close part of Thomas' circus family.

RITA AND LITA: Conjoined Twins and Snake Charmers. Thomas has a big brother/baby sister relationship with them (to be read by two actresses)

MR. BIG: Head clown and leader of the entire circus.

HEY EVERYONE! Remember me?

Well if you are still following my writing page, a few things are coming around and I am encouraged for the first time in a very long time.
Follow the Collaborative Entertainment Collective page and get involved for more details!!

Well hello anyone still following! Thank you for still reading my words.

It has been one heck of a year for me. A few crazy things have happened this year past year and I (gasp) put down just about all of my writing efforts (as well as many other things) for almost a full year.

A month or so ago, I opened my laptop and started again. I am happy to be back. Writing is cathartic and joyful for me and I did not realize how much I missed it.

Let's see if this turns into my retirement side gig or better. Onward and upward in my writing efforts!

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Hello everyone!!!
Well, the new play I have written (titled "The Eyes of Rona") has been expanded on, gone through a read through, been expanded on again, character development worked on, and had each and every word of it wrestled with. I have sent it to someone that I have worked with before. She has a knack for reading new material and helping to develop it into an even better piece. I will take her criticism and suggestions to heart.

I'm hoping to have another read through this Spring or Summer. I will keep all of you informed.

I also have a possible outlet for another co-writing project that seems interesting and compelling and I am hoping it gets off of the ground.

Onward and upward!!