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For my playwright friends... #Repost @lalatellsas For my playwright friends... #Repost @lalatellsastory • • • • • • Holidays can be hard and - this year - can be lonely. So join me this Friday for a playwriting class on facebook live. I’ll keep it as a recording for later for those who can’t make it. We’ll discuss finding inspiration, dramatic structure, writing for audio and zoom, as well as any other questions you sent to me already would like to ask live. Also I’ll be lifting up the names of some incredible Native and Indigenous Playwrights to add to your reading list. see you then, stay safe, and stay sane. Just between you and me my virologist husband is starting to feel optimistic about these vaccines and the possibility of a return to normalcy next year. Here’s hoping :-)
He's my boss, so I'm wearing my friggin' mask. He's my boss, so I'm wearing my friggin' mask.
#Repost @fmshakes1 • • • • • • If you #Repost @fmshakes1 • • • • • • If you signed up for the FireMuse Shakespeare Sonnet Project 2021, be on the lookout for an email in your inbox with a confirmation of the sonnet(s) you've been assigned! And if you didn't, but you still want to, let me know... there are still some slots available...
Last chance to claim a sonnet or sign up before so Last chance to claim a sonnet or sign up before sonnets are confirmed and assigned...
Finally getting around to this one... Finally getting around to this one...
Back to the basement... Back to the basement...
Russell the watchdog, on the case... Russell the watchdog, on the case...
I'm thrilled by the quality of readers who have re I'm thrilled by the quality of readers who have responded to my little sonnet project, but the raw numbers are a bit low (there are, after all, 154 sonnets), so if... you like the concept but haven't signed up yet or... you're coming to the party a little late Or... you're worried that you don't have a favorite sonnet (don't stress... I'll assign you a good one... I promise!) OR ... you're worried about being swamped and having no time (breathe... if you choose, say, Sonnet 140, the video will be due a year from now) CHECK OUT THE FORM and SIGN UP! And tell a friend! [I'll be sending out sonnet confirmations/assignments early next week] Link in the bio...
OK... so over the last two days, I've read all 154 OK... so over the last two days, I've read all 154 sonnets. Damn, there's some good ones there... Would really love to hear them in as many varied voices as possible (hint, hint)...
Brilliant... may you all rage and enrage today! Brilliant... may you all rage and enrage today! #Repost @christafaust • • • • • • “I have a gift for enraging people, but if I ever bore you it will be with a knife.” Happy Birthday, Louise Brooks.
Pass it on! #Repost @fmshakes1 • • • • • • Got a Shakespeare-itch that you can't scratch in this pandemic? Dying to feel the power and glory of the Bard's verse coursing through you (and out your mouth), but don't have the time for a production? Well, FireMuse Shakespeare has got you covered with its Shakespeare Sonnet Project 2021, a year-long all-digital celebration of the 154 14-liners (in most cases, at least) that helped cement Shakespeare's poetic fame and name. We're looking for readers and performers willing to take a few moments to video-record themselves reading or performing a sonnet, which FireMuse Shakespeare will then release on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule throughout next year. We've created a form at https://forms.gle/5jjwEbvUWpqyxqyv9 where we'll capture your name, email address, and (if you're so inclined) your top five choices. No guarantees, but we will attempt to match readers with their selections (if you don't list a preference, then we'll assign you a sonnet). Then beginning next month, we will be asking for video submissions from our selected readers... a simple selfie of you reading your selection will do (but if you want to turn it into a performance and a piece of cinematic art, who are we to stop you?). We'll then package it and release it on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube platforms. At the tail of your video, we'll include your name and any web/social media platforms you'd like to share with viewers. Additionally, if you so wish, you can also record a kind of "behind the scenes" video in which you discuss why you chose the sonnet, what it means to you, or any other content that you feel gives context to your choice (these, too, will appear on the FireMuse YouTube channel). Join us in creating something special for the new year! Sign up now at https://forms.gle/5jjwEbvUWpqyxqyv9
Pa... still in my thoughts, especially today. Cla Pa... still in my thoughts, especially today. Clarence Harold Walthal, Jr. 12/22/1931 - 12/10/2015 Two-time recipient of the Bronze Star (Chosin Reservoir, Korea; Ia Drang, Vietnam)
Later this week... #Repost @fmshakes1 • • • Later this week... #Repost @fmshakes1 • • • • • • Prepping an announcement for later this week!
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Tonight's drink... appropriate, no? Tonight's drink... appropriate, no?
Yes Yes
Foresight is 2021. Looking forward to next year an Foresight is 2021. Looking forward to next year and what FireMuse Shakespeare will bring... follow our page and our Instagram account (@fmshakes1) to be notified of the latest news (a big announcement is coming within weeks)... #Repost @fmshakes1 • • • • • • Well, well, well, babies... the world is looking up... and forward to 2021! FireMuse Shakespeare has some projects cooked up for the new year (including at least one production, an ongoing, YEAR-LONG digital project, and much more)... and we'd love for you to be a part of them. Follow FireMuse Shakespeare on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@fmshakes1), to be notified first. The first announcement comes within weeks, so don't miss out!
I fear this is not over. I fear this is not over.
Time to sleep Time to sleep
Proud of my son @coach_walthall who was named to t Proud of my son @coach_walthall who was named to the All-Decade Team at @ycpspartans Swimming! From @riomesaathletics and @ginarichardson_rmhswaterpolo to York College and now at @ashlanduniversityswimanddive as head coach!
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