Archive for the 'literature' Category
Atom, Motion, and the Void: “stunning” and “offers lush storytelling, perspective on life”
Posted on January 7, 2008 - Filed Under literature, theater | Leave a Comment
Thank you very much to everyone who came out to see the play “Atoms, Motion, and the Void.” The show starring Sean Hurley as Sherwin Sleeves ended its run with wonderful reviews and a lot of conversation and reflection. It was a very special experience for me to direct such a meaningful show. Thank you [...]
“The Future” awarded by The Center for the Book at the NH State Public Library
Posted on November 11, 2007 - Filed Under festival, improv comedy, literature, new media, notable video on the net, video | Leave a Comment
The Center for the Book at the NH State Library awarded “The Future” for best capturing the essence of the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I directed the movie with improv comedians Stranger Than Fiction for the 451 Degree Filmmaker Challenge hosted by the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival.
UPDATE: Steve Garfield featured “The [...]
“The Future” video posted on Youtube!
Posted on November 8, 2007 - Filed Under festival, friends, improv comedy, literature, new media, notable video on the net, video | Leave a Comment
In honor of Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, and in association with the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival, I directed a new video last night with the improv comedians of Stranger Than Fiction. It is called “The Future” and I get to wear my favorite costume again! Look closely for two books by excellent [...]
James Patrick Kelly Wins Nebula!
Posted on June 6, 2007 - Filed Under literature, new media | Leave a Comment
I interviewed James Patrick Kelly, science fiction writer, recent Nebula winner, and NH resident, for The Wire. Here is a snippet of my article entitled, Truth is Stranger Than Science Fiction: New Hampshire author takes the Nebula Award:
New Hampshire writer James Patrick Kelly recently received the Nebula Award for his novella “Burn.” The science fiction [...]
Fahrenhiet 451 banned?!
Posted on October 3, 2006 - Filed Under education, literature | Leave a Comment
A Houston parent calls for the banning of a book concerning book banning? Check out the story here. Someone could have at least told the guy it was Banned Books Week, a time, according to the American Library Association’s Web site, to celebrate the freedom to choose or express one’s opinion, even if it might [...]