For Folks With Short Attention Spans: The One Minute Play Festival

The Second Annual One Minute Play Festival, presented by Shstrng Prdctns, is approaching. Featuring new ultra-short works from such awesome people as Clay McLeod Chapman, Brian Dykstra, Matt Freeman, fellow Plays & Playwrights 2007 vet Ashlin Halfnight, Jeffrey Lewonczyk, and Yours Truly. Plus (as they say) MANY MORE!

You can buy your tickets (which are being snatched up pretty quickly) here.

And didn't I say, like, two weeks ago, I had some horror film entries approaching? I believe I did, I believe I did. Hold your horses.

Shaking the farts out,

James "Pretty Pooter" Comtois

United Stages on Plays and Playwrights 2007

United Stages interviews Martin Denton about Plays and Playwrights 2007.

Writing far too short an entry
to have a closing and nickname,

James "I'll Do One Anyway" Comtois

NYTheatrecast

The podcast interview I did with NYTheatre along with Kiss and Cry author Tom Rowan is now up.

You can now listen to me stammer incoherently and provide half-truths about The Adventures of Nervous-Boy.

Self-conscious,

James "Radio DJ" Comtois

This Monday: Plays and Playwrights 2007 Book Party

To celebrate the publication of Plays and Playwrights 2007, the New York Theatre Experience is launching a book party with the playwrights.

WHERE: The Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway (between Franklin & White streets)

WHEN: Monday, March 5, 2007; doors open at 7:30 p.m.

FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM THE PLAYS

8:15 - 8:45 p.m.:

Another Brief Encounter by Stan Richardson; directed by Tony Speciale, performed by Stan Richardson, Tony Speciale, Adam Rihacek, Jeff Hiller, & Dwayne Mann

Corps Values by Brendon Bates; performed by Joe Curnutte & Andrew Garman

They're Just Like Us by Boo Killebrew; performed by Carly Cioffi, Geoffrey Decas, Boo Killebrew, Ryan Purcell, Jordan Seavey, & TJ Witham

9:15 - 9:45 p.m.:

The Adventures of Nervous-Boy by James Comtois; directed by Pete Boisvert, performed by Mac Rogers, Patrick Shearer, Anna Kull, Scot Williams, Rebecca Comtois

Office Sonata by Andy Chmelko; performed by Brendan Bradley, Bryce Gill, & D.H. Johnson

Red Tide Blooming by Taylor Mac; performed by Taylor Mac

Plus a special performance from LENZ by bluemouth inc.

Hosted by Martin Denton, editor of Plays and Playwrights 2007.

This event is free. Refreshments will be served.

Books will be available for sale at the party ($18). All of the playwrights are expected to be there to personally sign copies.

Call 212-431-4344 for directions and information about The Bubble Lounge.

Plays and Playwrights 2007

You can order the latest edition of Plays and Playwrights (featuring The Adventures of Nervous-Boy) direct at shop.nyte.org in order to take advantage of free shipping.

It's also available on Amazon.

The official "release" party for the book will take place on Monday, March 5 (the day after my birthday, for those who are interested). I'll of course keep everyone posted as developments unfold.

And a big "Sloppy Kiss Thank You" goes out to Matthew Freeman. He knows why. I guess I owe you some flowers there, Matt. Or maybe just a serious makeout session. Whichever.

Shilling like he hasn't shilled before,

James "Shilly Shilleson" Comtois

Cyber-Interview With NYTheatre.com

Wow, Mr. Matthew Freeman actually “scooped” me on this. My cyber-interview with NYTheatre.com is up.

Hiding behind the sofa
whenever the Daleks appear,

James “Davros” Comtois