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kris
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Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 10:50 pm |
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I found out today that my long monologue "The Horse of Fine Restraint" will be produced by Potluck Productions at the Kansas City Women's Playwriting Festival in March. I learned of this opportunity through the Playwrights' Noticeboard and our indefatigable Edd.
I also learned today that my short play "True Colors" is a semifinalist for the Lakeshore Players' 10-minute play contest. A special thank you to fellow forum member Edgewater Cat, who provided invaluable insight and suggestions regarding this play.
An unusually good day for me, and proof that this forum does make a difference in the life of a playwright.
Thank you!
Kris
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Paddy
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Posted: Sun Jan 13th, 2008 08:35 pm |
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Double kudos!
Wonderful news, Kris.
Paddy
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nic
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Posted: Tue Jan 15th, 2008 04:15 am |
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Yeah ! Congrats Always great news to hear that the word is making it to the stage
The best Nic
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Martin H
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Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 01:46 am |
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kris
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Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 04:07 pm |
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Thanks, Paddy, Nic and Martin --
It's funny how a Yes atones for a multitude of No's!
kris
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Luana Krause
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Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 05:09 pm |
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Congratulations, Kris...that's terrific news!
Write on!
Luana
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scenedreamer
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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2008 12:13 am |
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I have had no time to post, very little time to lurk and not much time to think of late. Last year six of my musicals got onstage in one place or the another and I wrote two new ones. "Buffalo Soldier" premierred last year and is winding up a Black History Month tour next Sunday. I am so proud of this show. Here is a synopsis.
“BUFFALO SOLDIER” by Janis Contway http://www.historytheater.org
Inspired by the true story of Katherine Holmes, a freed slave at Fort Reno during the late nineteenth century, “Buffalo Soldier” is filled with laughter and tears. It features extensive underscoring and songs in the style of Negro spirituals.
Thankful for her job as a maid in the Commander’s residence, Katherine saves to buy a farm to free her family from dependence on plantation owners who take advantage of the freed slaves who farm their land as sharecroppers. Katherine’s plans are interrupted when she meets the nomadic Buffalo Soldier, Benjamin Johnson. When Ben is transferred to build forts and fight Indians in the Southwest, they exchange letters and in poetry, and song they fall in love. They are married in the African tradition at an arbor church in the nearby cross timbers.
The Commander gives Katherine a wild horse and she hears of the impending 1889 land run. When she learns she can make the race for land, she tames the horse for the run. When she discovers she is expecting a child, she is frightened to attempt the dangerous race for land, but is even more determined to achieve independence, not just for herself, for her child.
As the time for the land run approaches, Ben’s superior officer is reassigned and a cruel officer takes command. When the Buffalo Soldiers are ordered to massacre an Indian village of women and children, Ben declares himself a soldier, not a murderer. The night before the great land run as Katherine prepares to race for a claim, Ben decides to give up the nomadic military life and return to Katherine at Fort Reno.
Arriving at Katherine's side too late for the great landrun, he learns her horse has fallen injuring her. With their newborn son in her arms, Katherine shows Ben the deed for the claim she has filed. Knowing it has to be lived on and improved for a year before ownership is legally established, Ben determines to accept a permanent post and live on the land.
Katherine dies in Ben's arms knowing she and her descendants will be both independent and free.
Last edited on Mon Feb 25th, 2008 12:19 am by scenedreamer
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