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Thistle Dew Playwrights Workshop eNewsletter December 1, 2008 (Volume 6)

*****Closing a Successful Run! ******
"Going to Tibet" by Tim Cahill just finished its production run. Judging by the consistent positive audience reactions (gasps, titters, and belly laughs) it was a great success. Congratulations to the cast (Keith Letl, Danielle Williams, Summer Hairabedian, Karen Kearney, Richard Williams, Tom Langtry, and Micael Buse) for a fantastic job onstage! Thanks to Thomas M. Kelly, Director; and to Mary Jo O’Connor, Stage Manager Extraordinaire, for guiding this product of The Thistle Dew Playwright’s Workshop to its successful conclusion.

*****The Proof is in the Pudding******

The Thistle Dew Playwrights Workshop thrives. How do we know? The following is a partial list of recent plays workshopped by the Playwrights Workshop that have been produced [S], published, [P], or are in consideration for publication [p]:
“Annie’s Story” by Laura Sheperd [S, p]
“Extreme Unction” by Thomas M. Kelly [S, P]
“The Seduction of Thomas Sorrell” by Tim Cahill [S, P]
“Going Somewhere?” by Julie Greene [S, P]
“Homecoming” by Leo McElroy [S]
“Going to Tibet” by Tim Cahill [S]
“Timekeeper” by Thomas M. Kelly [S, P]
“The Butterfly Within” by Thomas M. Kelly [S, P]
“Stop snoring, Jay! I’m dreaming of Christmas!” by Thomas M. Kelly [S]
“Wake up, Jay! It’s Christmas!” by Thomas M. Kelly [S]
“This is not our backyard, Charlie!” by Thomas M. Kelly [S]
Do you have a piece you'd like critiqued? Email Tom Kelly thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com and cc Julie julie.greene@sbcglobal.net . Bring your play to the Monday night Playwrights Workshop at 7 pm at the Thistle Dew (one copy for each role plus one extra for stage directions) and plan to leave two copies at the theatre with Tom. All newcomers are welcome!

*****Opening Soon at the Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre*****

DECEMBER 2008:
"The Runaway Presents" a One-Act by Karen Kearney; directed by Thomas M. Kelly
"Christmas Bouquet" a One-Act by Gloria Jones; directed by Gloria Jones
Once again, Workshop members are pulling together to put up a great show. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Invite a friend.
Opens Friday, Dec. 12 (7pm), Sat., Dec. 13 (7 pm), and Sun., Dec. 14 (2 pm);
Fri., Dec. 19 (7 pm), Sat., Dec. 20 (7 pm) and Sun., Dec. 21 (2 pm);
Fri., Dec. 26 (7 pm), Sat., Dec. 27 (7 pm), and Sun., Dec. 28 (2 pm)

*****Future Productions at the TDDT******
JANUARY 2009: “Ba-Bang! or 01/20/09: the end of an error” by Thomas M. Kelly Opens Friday, Jan. 9 (7 pm); Sat., Jan. 10 (7 pm), and Sun., Jan. 11 (2 pm);
Fri., Jan. 16 (7 pm), Sat., Jan. 17 (7 pm ) and Sun., Jan. 18 (2 pm);
Fri., Jan. 23 (7 pm) and Sat., Jan. 24 (7 pm);
Fri., Jan. 30 (7 pm) and closes Sat., Jan. 31 (7 pm).

FEBRUARY 2009
Laura Sheperd’s newest play, “The Last Resort Trailer Park”, will be produced in February 2009. Mark your calendars!

*****Kudos******
….to Tim Cahill! JAC Publishing has accepted “The Seduction of Thomas Sorrell” for publication! This play, a product of the Playwrights Workshop, was produced at the TDDT last spring. Congratulations, Tim!

*****Reminder*****
Workshop members may request a free ticket to a Thistle Dew performance by emailing thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com. Invite a paying friend! Ticket prices are $20 and include the best dessert in town.