Guess what? We’ve been working on a new ASBX audio project for the last few months! And, guess what? We’re gonna be talking about it via a livestream at the Clayton Center on Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00-8:00pm. Aurelia Belfield, Lakeisha Coffey, Thaddaeus Edwards and I will be representing our newest project in the works: …
Hello friends, Lauren Van Hemert of RDU on Stage was so generous to invite me to have a Facebook Live interview with her about being Piedmont Laureate, writing during a pandemic, writing audio fiction vs. writing for the stage, being a parent-artist, creativity, and more. You can see the video (1 hour) of us conversing HERE. The podcast version will …
For four decades, June Guralnick has created plays, performance projects, and multi-media installations, as well as directing new works, classic plays, and developing community cultural programs. June’s work has been beamed to the Space Station as well as performed at many earth venues across the country in NY, CA, DC, NC. Please read her very …
#1: Wanna write a play this weekend? The Triangle Bake-Off has begun. This is a quick and (hopefully stress-relieving) short playwriting competition. There’s a youth category if your kids are looking for something to do – OR – perhaps this will be a way for you to blow off some steam using writing as a …
This weekend: Triangle Bake-Off & FB live interview with RDU on Stage Read More »
My Geriatric Uterus is a bold, brazen and brash solo play that examines the expectations placed on women’s bodies against the backdrop of late stage Capitalism. Written and performed by Lormarev Jones, featuring music by Christopher Wood, My Geriatric Uterus premiered at the 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival and was the winner of the David C. …
100: My Geriatric Uterus with Lormarev Jones, playwright and solo performer Read More »
You can find all upcoming Piedmont Laureate events on the Events page. I will continue to add more in the spring, so check those out and join us! FRIENDS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. STAY SAFE AND BE WELL. THANKS. Piedmont Laureate presents: Tools for Playwrights: A devised theatre workshop with Lormarev Jones Playwriting is …
CANCELLED: Piedmont Laureate Workshop: Devised theatre with Lormarev Jones Read More »
Friends, I have a new job in 2020! Last week, it was announced that I was selected to be the 2020 Piedmont Laureate. As the Laureate, I develop programming, conduct and facilitate workshops and readings, and participate in speaking engagements. This year’s focus is on playwriting. The Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a …
Piedmont Laureate alert! Seeking your input + a big announcement. Read More »
“The first draft really ought to be quite horrible.” A passionate masterclass in playwriting with Ian Finley, playwright and arts educator. Dramatic structure, writer’s block, revision, adapting historical events, the value of arts education, working with what you have, and the importance of “Just Finish it!” Ian Finley holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from …
