"Note the relationship between the two seated figures in the booth."
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Handwritten Theatre
Length: 09:41
Part of a continuing series of brief dramatic pieces originally composed in a small black notebook with a fountain pen.
Wry and enigmatic, playful and thought-provoking, "Handwritten Theatre" is a series of brief dramatic works that began in the notebook of an award winning dramatist.
Writer-Director Joseph Dougherty won an Emmy for his work on the groundbreaking series "thirtysomething." His plays have been produced by Manhattan Theater Club and at Lincoln Center. In the detailed miniatures of "Handwritten Theatre" he's found a stimulating new way to tinker with language and perception.
Produced in Los Angeles with a pool of gifted actors, each "Handwritten Theatre" episode is self-contained and produced with royalty-free original music. Programmable anywhere, they're perfect for shows surveying the performing arts scene, or as a challenging treat for late night audiences.
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(17:22)
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Sometimes we look for secrets, sometimes the secrets find us.
"He changed his mind..."
(08:26)
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Welcome to that place that stands between us and sleep.
"Read all instructions first."
(05:04)
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Arrange all materials within reach. Make yourself comfortable. Begin.
"This is how the story was told to me." (V3.0)
(07:28)
From: Joseph Dougherty
Travel. Adventure. Romance. Inexplicable narratives from the man in the window seat.
"One side is windy, the other is not."
(11:40)
From: Joseph Dougherty
The thoughts of two women traveling on the same ferry...but very much alone.
"The swimming pool at the Econo-Lodge was empty."
(10:33)
From: Joseph Dougherty
Another woman in another bar. Another series of cocktails. Another story. Lean close to her and listen.
"I look to you for advice."
(08:05)
From: Joseph Dougherty
Finally, some practical information on how to handle life in corporate America! Feel free to take notes. There will be a test on this material.
"I saw the obituary while I was recycling the newspapers."
(16:37)
From: Joseph Dougherty
A cold, rainy, winter night in Los Angeles and a friend comes over late to see you. There's something she needs to talk about. You give her a glass of wine and sit down ...
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Piece Description
Part of a continuing series of brief dramatic pieces originally composed in a small black notebook with a fountain pen. Wry and enigmatic, playful and thought-provoking, "Handwritten Theatre" is a series of brief dramatic works that began in the notebook of an award winning dramatist. Writer-Director Joseph Dougherty won an Emmy for his work on the groundbreaking series "thirtysomething." His plays have been produced by Manhattan Theater Club and at Lincoln Center. In the detailed miniatures of "Handwritten Theatre" he's found a stimulating new way to tinker with language and perception. Produced in Los Angeles with a pool of gifted actors, each "Handwritten Theatre" episode is self-contained and produced with royalty-free original music. Programmable anywhere, they're perfect for shows surveying the performing arts scene, or as a challenging treat for late night audiences.
Timing and Cues
00:00 - 00:22 Music.FX
00:22 - Dialogue begins
08:56 - 09:40 - End Billboard with music
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Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM | Permalink
I am a painter...
...and startled with the author's ability to describe things I thought could not be communicated with words. A wordsmith with the eye of a painter, stunning.