A Grand Night for Singing:

(October, 2004) Pictures from when the Road Company did a musical revue about their history in Williamstown. John and I were asked to be part of it, like all other people who had done these shows. I got to be better friends with the girls who first starred in "Annie", and had a great time hanging out with them, being the "bigger kid".

You're a good man, Charlie Brown:

(February, 2005) The most produced musical in history! More than Fiddler on the Roof, more than any Rodgers and Hammerstein, Guys and Dolls or any other show, people have put on "Charlie Brown"! I grew up with "Peanuts" and I know all the ground breaking it did in its own industry, as well as what Schultz did for writers and more. And I am very proud to say I was part of this show. It was one of those that you knew was going to affect people, and it did. They stop me in the gym, at other shows, wherever, to say how much they loved this production. See some of it.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

(February, 2006) Neil Simon's to his first professional writing job: Sid Caeser's "Your Show of Shows" where he worked with Mel Tolkin, Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Selma Diamond and more. A "newer" comedy, it became one of my favorites. I laughed so much doing this script and absolutely loved the whole experience. I only have a few photos -- a couple cast shots and us breaking down the set -- but you're welcome to take a look!

Working

(April, 2006) John directed this show for the Road Company and I worked lights. For those who don't know the show, it's based on the best-selling book of interviews with American workers by Studs Terkel, Working explores the American workday from the Monday morning blues to the second shift blahs using the original words of some uncommon common men and women. Twenty-six workers, including a parking lot attendant, corporate executive, newsboy, schoolteacher, gas man, housewife, fireman, waitress, millworker, sailor, etc., sing and talk about their jobs, defining not only their daily round, but their hopes and aspirations as well.

Meeting Dex

(October, 2007) I wrote this short story and I've submitted it to Calyx magazine. Keep your fingers crossed!

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