Greater Boston Monthly Playwright's Workshop

[Joe Lyman]

(enters stage left)
ME

Hello Everyone, Welcome to my post. I hope you all are enjoying your
day.
I am curious as to whether or not anyone in the greater Boston area
would be interested in joining a monthly playwright's workshop?

An ideal number of people would be 4 to 5.

We can hammer out the details for how/when and where collectively, but
for now, I thought I would head up getting a small playwright's group
together. I am in Medford...hopefully there are others near Boston.

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers,

Joe

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[Andrea Fleck Clardy]

(enters stage right)

ANDREA

I am in Jamaica Plain and I am interested. Please keep me posted.

Thanks for your initiative.


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[Pygmalian]

(enters stage left)

ALISON

I'm in! I live in Malden, and have been looking for something like
this!
Sounds good to me! Let me know when & where!
(barking dog)
I have to take care of that. Please excuse me.

(exits stage left)

[Steven Bogart]

Hi Joe,

I am interested in this. depends on the meeting time, though? Please
keep me posted as things progress.
Thanks,
Steve

[Mayerchak]

Joe,

I'm also interested.

I'm in Needham, but can meet wherever.

Where were you thinking of meeting?

Matt Mayerchak

[HesterSchell]

Absolutely. I'm in North Cambridge... and I have a space we can meet
in for free!!

Please be in touch.

Hester Schell

[Mayerchak]

(rises from a trap door center stage)

MATT
Sure, why not? I live in Needham, but can meet anywhere.

(vanishes in a puff of smoke)

[jbis...@comcast.net]

Hello, all!  I am interested in anew playwrights group, although I still have very strong ties with Playwrights' Platform and always will.

I do want to take this opportunity to let any of you know that Image Theater in Lowell (my company) is still looking for a few short "adult only" plays for our 5th annual "Keep Your Kids At Home Naughty Readings" to be held Nov 14th upstairs at The Old Court.  If you have any fun "promiscuous, sexy, silly, kinky" plays of ten minutes or less, send them to me at

Jbis...@comcast.net or check out our site at

www.Image theater.com

 

Sorry to use this venue to advert this, but I figured you all are playwrights, so, what the hell...

Jerry

[Ron]

I'd be interested as well. I'm in Newburyport.
Ron

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October, 2009
ICE'S CROSSING: A FULL LENGTH DRAMA
A Workshop production
Directed by Marc Clopton
Actors Studio of Newburyport
October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31

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[rradice]

Please keep me on your list.  I'd like to be part of the group where I can.

 

Cheers,

 

Ron Radice

[phyll...@comcast.net]

I would be interested as well, especially for workshopping full-length plays.

 

Phyllis

[ludmila anselm]

Ludmila Anselm,
Please, keep me on your list. Ludmila Anselm
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> full-length plays.
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> Phyllis
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> Please keep me on your
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> can.
>  
> Cheers,
>  
> Ron Radice
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[Ian Thal]

IAN:

I certainly would like a forum where I can spend more time talking
shop with other playwrights. I live in Somerville and prefer
something accessible by some combination of MBTA and foot.

Speaking of which, if any of you have already joined the The Loop
Online's social networking site there's a subgroup there for Boston
playwrights as well: http://thelooponline.ning.com/group/bostonplaywrights

On Aug 23, 7:39 pm, Joe Lyman <joeandmarce...@gmail.com> wrote:

[JM Lyman-Peppi]

OKAY....well there sounds like there is enough interest in the Greater Boston area for a playwright's group.

Like I mentioned, I am willing to head up the actual assembly of it... and then hopefully it can take off from there.

In past attempts of trying to formulate writing groups, it makes best sense, initially, to just have everyone interested meet somewhere first. Have coffee or whatever, chat...no writing, no bringing their stuff, just brainstorm about group, workshopping approaches, and maybe make a tenative schedule, solidify a next place to meet--swap e-mails, phone numbers..and that's it.

Hopefully, people are interested in my spearheading effort. I am aiming to coordinate this "after work hours" but not "too after work hours" meeting the week following Labor Day somewhere along the Red Line for the Medford, Malden, Somerville, N Camb folks. And somewhere where there is parking for other commuters. ( JP reply--let me know if this is also good for you, it might be out of the way for you) 

Let me know if you would still be interested in this meeting (maybe for about an hour) and I will send out the exact details to everyone prior to Labor Day.

Thanks-Joe

[Andrea Fleck Clardy]

I'm the JP person and I'm still interested, even if the initial meeting
place is not easily accessible by public transportation. Thanks for
doing the organizing.

Andrea

[Steven Bogart]

Joe,
Still interested.
Thanks,
Steve

[Pygmalian]

Great - just let me know when and where!

-Alison

[Mayerchak]

Joe,

Count me in also for the initial meeting.

Matt

[Ron]

Interested

[Mike Kimball]

Ron,

Is Ice's Crossing your play?

Mike

[phyll...@comcast.net]

Joe - I'm interested in initial meeting.

[David Schrag (Gmail)]

Me too.

-----Original Message-----
From: JM Lyman-Peppi <joeandm...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:32 PM
To: bostonplaywr...@googlegroups.com
Subject: [BPN 755] Re: Greater Boston Monthly Playwright's Workshop

OKAY....well there sounds like there is enough interest in the Greater
Boston area for a playwright's group.
Like I mentioned, I am willing to head up the actual assembly of it... and
then hopefully it can take off from there.

In past attempts of trying to formulate writing groups, it makes best sense,
initially, to just have everyone interested meet somewhere first. Have
coffee or whatever, chat...no writing, no bringing their stuff, just
brainstorm about group, workshopping approaches, and maybe make a tenative
schedule, solidify a next place to meet--swap e-mails, phone numbers..and
that's it.

Hopefully, people are interested in my spearheading effort. I am aiming to
coordinate this "after work hours" but not "too after work hours" meeting
the week following Labor Day somewhere along the Red Line for the Medford,
Malden, Somerville, N Camb folks. And somewhere where there is parking for
other commuters. ( JP reply--let me know if this is also good for you, it
might be out of the way for you)

Let me know if you would still be interested in this meeting (maybe for
about an hour) and I will send out the exact details to everyone prior to
Labor Day.

[The entire original message is not included]

[Andrea Fleck Clardy]

Alas, I will be out of town on Tuesday. I am eager to be involved and
hate to miss the first meeting. Please keep me in the loop.

Andrea Fleck Clardy



JM Lyman-Peppi wrote:
> Hello All:
>
> As I mentioned: anyone interested in a Greater Boston playwrite's
> group we will be meeting for an initial meeting Tuesday 9/8/09
> 6:30-8:30pm to hear everyone's thoughts, ideas and goals for a
> successful playwriting group and we'll collectively make a plan for
> next steps and to go forward with it.
>
> Hester Schell was gracious enough to let us use a space in the complex
> where she's staying, it's in North Cambridge and accessable off the
> Red Line at Alewife.
>
> Below are the details Hester provided, if anyone has any questions,
> please feel free to e-mail me or give me a call:
>
> Joe Lyman
> 617-283-1621
>
> WHERE: Cornerstone Co-Housing
> 175 Harvey Street, Cambridge 02140 to map it.
> Click on the link for a map at the Cornerstone Cohousing web site.
> Map and driving directions here:
> http://www.cornerstonecohousing.org/cstone-site.htm
> ROOM: The Den
> WHEN: NEXT WEEK - Tuesday 09.08.09. 6:30 - 8:30pm and if we go over
> to 9pm, it's ok. But we must be done by then.
> WHAT: 1st Meeting of the new Cambridge Playwrights Group
> WHO: Invited guests.
> BRING: Your calendar to schedule future meetings. Ideas. Goals.
> Beverages and a snack to share if you want to/able to.
>
> Other Details:
>
> There is no public parking, unless you want to -
> A) park at Alewife, which costs a parking fee, and walk . I don't
> know what the fee is.
> B) Risk a ticket if you don't have a Cambridge Resident sticker.
> Sticker patrol usually is gone by 6pm, but it is a risk if you park on
> the street.
>
> BIKE HERE - Bike path is right next to us. 5 minutes from Davis Square.
> We are the buildings right along to the bike path at Harvey Street and
> Clifton, next to Russell Field
>
> TAKE THE RED LINE....Walking Directions:
>
> 5 to 10 minute walk from Alewife/end of RED line. EASY TO FIND.
> Follow these walking instructions.
>
> Exit station toward RUSSELL FIELD. This is CRUCIAL. If you exit
> toward the busses and parking you are across Alewife Parkway and
> you'll be lost in the ozone. Follow the signs to come out of the
> station toward RUSSELL FIELD. Walk toward the athletic field. At the
> first junction, along the fencing, turn left and follow the bike path
> around the stadium seats. Follow the bike path out of the park and
> onto Harvey Street. Turn RIGHT on HARVEY and walk past the 1st
> building on the LEFT, which is 195 Harvey. The first driveway on the
> LEFT goes between 175 and 195 Harvey. Walk down the driveway toward
> the yard and look to your RIGHT at the large building there. We are
> meeting in the den, first door on the right inside. Don't go
> knocking on any doors facing the street. The meeting rooms are in
> the "common house" in the back.
>
> Call Hester Schell on her mobile 650-533-1370 if you can't find us.
>
> Thanks-Joe
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >

[phyll...@comcast.net]

I'm afraid I'm unavailable that day.  Please keep me in the loop as well.

 

Phyllis

[Joeandmarcello]

Hi Folks:

I sent out a message last week about interest in a Greater Boston Playwright's group, I got a good response and set up a time for this Tuesday @ 6:30pm near Alewife. 

I got a few responses from people who couldn't make it but wanted to be kept in the loop, however, I am unsure of the number of people who will attend.  

If you intend to be there Tuesday night could you respond to me directly (individually) so I can get an accurate show of hands. 

Or if you are still interested in the group and can't make it, and haven't already let me know, please send me an e-mail as well, so I can keep you in the loop. 

Thanks-Joe 

617-283-1621

 

 

[Steven Bogart]

Hi Joe,

I have a commitment until 7pm on Tuesday, but would like to attend the meeting after and should arrive around 7:30.

Steve

[Ron]

Joe:

I can't make it. I have the first read through that night for a play
that we will be doing in Newburyport in October. I am interested. What I
would love to be a part of is a cluster of small writing/play
workshopping/producing groups, with a focus on helping each other
develop plays, inlcuding table readings, staged readings, improv, etc,
and if there are plays that merit productioin, then within the larger
group the possibility of sharing three or so small venues.

Sorry we'll miss it. Thanks for doing it, and keep us up to date.

[JM Lyman-Peppi]

Hi all:

 

Reminder. Tomorrow at 6:30p at Hester's in N. Cambridge, Alewife Red Line stop.

 

Sounds like there are some who can come, and some that might make it. So we are going forward with the initial meeting nonetheless.

 

I will let the folks who were interested but couldn't come...., know how it went. And what our next steps are, etc.

 

Thanks-Joe

 

Again, here is my number if you need it...or if you lost the directions or details just call...617-283-1621.

[Ron]

It looks like we can make it after all -- Leslie Powell, and myself, Ron Pullins. See ya.

Ron

[Ron]

It looks like we can make it after all -- Leslie Powell, and myself, Ron Pullins.