The clocks have all sprung forward, the turkey vultures have returned, and the sprouts are beginning to pop. Spring has…
Greatness Isn’t Born
I don’t usually do reviews, but I just finished an awesome book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (2009,…
Promoting the Words and Work of Dr, King
At the height of Covid restrictions, the Palace Theatre in New Hampshire crafted this wonderful pairing of my Ruby Bridges…
Four Plays for the Humbug Holidays
I noticed the artificial Christmas trees arrived at my local home store even before the inflatable Frankensteins and motion-activated witches…
War Stories
Both my parents served in the military. My mom had a short stint as a WAC in DC before landing…
A New Play for Halloween
Back a hundred years ago, ghoulishness was captured in short stories rather than comic books. Writers like Poe, Shelley, and…
Six New Plays
When last November a friend chided me for never having any free time, I decided to go on a one…
Commemorating Juneteenth
My most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and…
Monster Fun for Spring
I recently surveyed my fifth graders about what they’d like more of. It probably won’t surprise you that “more Zoom”…
So Bad, It’s Funny
Call them flops, bombs, fiascos. Read Aloud Plays have turned out to be pretty ideal for the Covid classroom because…
Mackowiecki Lewis 