• In Advanced Drama, the class is working on directing and producing brand new plays for our 2018 2nd Annual New Play Festival. We received over 100 submissions from playwrights nationwide and we narrowed it down to nine fantastic, cutting edge new work. Here's a copy of the letter I wrote congratulating the writers for being accepted:

     

    Dear fellow Playwrights,
     
    It is an honor to write you and share the great news that your plays have been chosen to be in our 2nd annual PHS Drama New Works Festival. We received over 100 submissions and the students took the time to read each one. The nine plays that made it were mixed with hilarity and heart. I, myself, will be playing a role or two. 
     

    American Wiener, Sean Walsh

    Bottom of the Bird Cage, Jeff Strausser

    1989, Steven Hayet

    And then they Chained us to this Porch, Scott Mullen
    Super Death, Emma Goldman-Sherman
    They're Going to Kill Gertie, Connie Schindewolf
    Farts and Laughs, Van Garrett
    Elephants Die Standing Up, Dwayne Yancey
    Anthony Delmundo Says Hi, Greg Cummings
     
    If they haven't already done so, student directors will be calling you to introduce themselves and share their experience. we often tape rehearsals for the playwright to see and respond. The evening of new work will be performed on June 4th at 6pm in the Peekskill High School Auditorium. You will be be notified with any updates or changes. Any questions, feel free to reach me. 
     
    Thank you and congrats!!!!