2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
Name: Sean MurphyHometown: Dallas, TXEducation: BFA in acting from Otterbein UniversityFavorite Credits: Actor (Otterbein) - Lloyd in Noises Off, Jerry in At Home at the Zoo, Writer -- Suble…
Name: Anisa GeorgeHometown: Bethlehem, PAEducation: You're talkin' college? I went to three different universities. Edinburgh, Scotland; Columbia, NYC; and the University of Isfahan, Iran. T…
The world is a diverse place with an abundance of philosophies on life. One of which is how a country should be ruled. There have been wars due to it. From democracy to dictatorship to commu…
Name: Bill SterrittHometown: Cape May, N.J.Education: MFA Carnegie Mellon UniversityFavorite Credits: 2nd Prize Winner, South Coast Rep; Finalist, Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Confere…
Once upon a time there were two star crossed lovers who fell in love, defying the battle lines of their families, who ultimately did the only thing that could save their frowned upon love: s…
Name: Harrie DobbyHometown: London, UKEducation: University of Exeter " BA (Hons) Drama: First Class; Drama Studio London - Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional ActingFavorite Credits…
Name: John Enright Hometown: ChicagoEducation: Playwriting classes at Chicago Dramatists. English degree from U. of Illinois at Chicago.Favorite Credits: I have a special fondness for StageQ…
Name: Bautista DuarteHometown: La Plata, ArgentinaEducation: Atlantic Acting School Conservatory Program. Stella Adler Studio, Lecoq Technique at the Movement Theater Studio. Law Degree from…
Clarity. It's imperative. If an idea makes sense to the author, translating that idea to their audience is the goal. When the plot is too dense and the language and lingo do not resonate, a …
We all want to be super. The feeling of being revered as a hero, that's a super feeling. But what makes a hero super? It's something that gets touched upon in Aaron Michael Krueger's new mus…
For the first time, I was able to catch all the full productions at NYMF! It was a truly exciting experience watching the growth of some potential future hits. While NYMF has their own set o…
What Do Critics Know? A lot actually. Now that we've established that, the musical of the same question by Matthew Gurren and James Campodonico is an homage to the classics. A musical for in…
Name: Knud Adams (That's pronounced like Canoe with a T and spelled like Dunk backwards.)Hometown: We moved around a bunch: It was Denver, Berkley, France, Berkley, England, France, Scotland…
We will do anything for love and the ones we love. Even if it resorts to following a love to the grave. And then meeting a new love who's already loved but love knows no bounds. That's essen…
Have you ever walked into a show with no knowledge of what you're about to see only to be blown away after mere moments and realizing you're witnessed theater history? That is Songs for the …
Love. It knows no age. From middle school crushes to full- fledged romances, watching love blossom can be a beautiful thing. In Passing By, an understated new musical by Patrick Thompson, th…
MTA. It's three letters that terrify New Yorkers. The three most untrustworthy letters known to man is how New Yorkers get around. But it's the subway that you're bound to experience some so…
When you get an idea for a show, there's instant excitement when the creation process begins. Plot gets fleshed out, characters begin to take shape, and a show is born. But what happens when…
The colorful comic book world has found its way on stage before. From a little orphan girl to a web-slinging spider dude, there's something about a world of color and pop that translates to …
Immigration has been a hot button topic for decades upon decades. And in the current climate, it seems the battle will continue to be fought for time to come. So the timing of an immigration…
Pairing plays to present together takes great care and attention. Why do these pieces go together in this moment in time? Is there something in one that pulls out of the other? The Seeing Pl…
Name: Joey DoyleHometown: Greenwich, CTEducation: University of Notre Dame, 2015Favorite Credits: God of Carnage (director), The Demise of the Downtown Bar Scene (director, co-writer), Serva…
Everyone loves an underdog story. Rather a story about someone defying the odds. A story of hope. Though we may not see the success in the end, knowing that there will be a happy ending when…
Writing is cathartic. It's a release of emotion onto the page or screen that allows a writer to feel free. Whether the result is brilliant or not, it's still meaningful for the writer. Such …
There's an old saying that goes something like this: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." When it comes to playwriting, writers go through drafts upon drafts until they find the one that works…
