The clocks have all sprung forward, the turkey vultures have returned, and the sprouts are beginning to pop. Spring has … More
Tag: Mackowiecki Lewis
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
War Stories
Both my parents served in the military. My mom had a short stint as a WAC in DC before landing … More
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 … More
Six New Plays
When last November a friend chided me for never having any free time, I decided to go on a one … More
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 … More
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” … More
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 … More