Yes. I have been MIA the past few weeks … but with good reason. Our Studio production of “The Pillowman” is now up and running. It’s been a busy few weeks trying to get everything together. I decided to do things the hard way and turn the main stage of the theater into a black box space. It’s been a lot of extra work but it helps give the show a little bit of edge due to changing things up for the audience. Folks that have come to see the show have been very complimentary. It’s nice to know folks appreciate theater that’s more “edgy” and not just your average “run of mill” stuff.

It helps that I have a damn fine cast. They have worked hard and are giving really fantastic performances in the show. I also have to give a big hat tip to my pal, Reed, for helping me find the right music for the show.

And, if you are interested, we had an article in last week’s issue of The Guide. Stina always does good write ups.

We have three performances under our belts with three more this coming weekend. Hopefully, I will have some official photos of the show to post sometime nest week.

This is the sort of thing you get into on a Friday night when you’re directing a show like “The Pillowman.” We open in two weeks!!!

Finally you can see some photos from the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” … directed by yours truly and starring a bunch of damn fine actors. See more after the jump! Continue reading “Photo Evidence: “Spelling Bee”” →