http://www.gaspjournal.com/Writing, playwriting, acting and booksenSat, 26 May 2012 12:16:01 PDTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/All material copyright 2006 by Laura Axelrod. All Rights Reserved.Poetry,,theater,,commentary,and,monologuesArts/Literaturemagentagreen2000@yahoo.comLaura AxelrodLaura AxelrodnoPoetry,,theater,,commentary,and,monologuesPoetry, theater, commentary and monologuesPoetry, theater, commentary and monologueshttp://www.gaspjournal.com/2012/05/creating-with-william-thornton.htmlWeb Seriesmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sat, 26 May 2012 12:16:01 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef016305dca032970dThe first episode of our new series, "Creating," is now up. In this video, you will see author William Thornton talk about his innovative Twitter feed, @Christendom144. As many of you know, I love meeting people who think outside the...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2012/05/alabama-coyotes.htmlAlabamaPersonalmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Wed, 23 May 2012 09:52:56 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef016766b7e389970bDoes Alabama have coyotes? Yes. When I moved here, I had no idea I'd be battling coyotes on a regular basis. They usually appear in the backyard. My Father-in-Law, a farmer, used to plant crops near the house. Coyotes frequently...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2012/04/books-plays-meeting-a-publishing-coach.htmlBooksTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:43:49 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef0168eab65961970cIs it worthwhile to meet with a publishing coach? Short answer: Yes. For years people have been telling me I have great ideas and I need to get the hell out of theater. I’ve always viewed this advice as a...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/12/new-years-resolutions-for-theater-.htmlTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:55:19 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef01543905fa88970cIf you are anything like me, you’ve probably given thought to developing New Year’s Resolutions for theater. Looking back, I think we can all agree that 2011 was a tumultuous year. Economically, politically and weather-wise, our world is changing. How...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-for-playwrights-an-open-letter-to-my-husband-.htmlTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:02:26 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef0154389541a1970cDear Husband: I couldn’t help but notice you have not bought my Christmas present yet. When I last checked your usual hiding place a few minutes ago, it had expanding foam, a shotgun and extra bullets. That is not a...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/10/circle-repertory-company-history-and-plays-.htmlPublishedTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:25:05 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef0162fbbd7ab8970dParabasis published my essay, “Interning at Circle Repertory Company.” It’s a lengthy article, describing Circle Repertory Company’s history and plays from a personal perspective. I was a Circle Rep intern in 1991. During my tenure, I worked in the literary...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/06/writing-plays-in-a-small-town-other-thoughts-and-considerations-.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:55:35 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e88c97dde970dPictured: Two sidewalks in front of our house. Throughout this essay, I’ve sprinkled accounts of my own background and experience. I did so because I believe playwrights tend to be vulnerable to other people’s agendas. I wanted transparency so you...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/06/writing-plays-in-a-small-town-the-disadvantages-.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:45:53 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef01538ed60c5b970bPictured: A drought forced a turtle to relocate on our front lawn. We pointed him back in the direction of the dry creek. Previously, I told you about the advantages of writing plays in a small town. The increase in...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/06/writing-plays-in-a-small-town-the-changes-.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:54:40 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef015432a90db3970cPictured: An EF4 tornado hit my town during Alabama's April 27th tornado outbreak. (Photo by graphizguy2k) Previously, I wrote about the practical benefits to writing plays in a small town. The advantages are obvious. Money and time are precious commodities...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/06/writing-plays-in-a-small-town-the-benefits-of-being-a-small-town-playwright-.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:56:21 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef01538ed60959970bPictured: A performance in my town. Moving from a city to a small town is a large leap, particularly if you're a playwright. Like it or not, American theater is centralized in a handful cities around the country. That’s a...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/writing-plays-in-a-small-town-im-a-playwright-do-i-have-to-live-in-a-city-.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Tue, 31 May 2011 22:12:07 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef01538ed60475970b“I’m a playwright. Should I leave the city and move to a small town?” If you are a theater major or work in the field, you may dream of having more time and a lower cost of living. I know...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-on-playwriting-and-writing-books.htmlBooksInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:42:51 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef015432361e81970c(Laura Axelrod's note: This is the final segment of my interview with playwright and author Patrick Gabridge. See? I told you it was a mega-long interview. It was almost 4,000 words long. I'll post links to the various segments so...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-on-the-spiritual-life-of-his-characters.htmlBooksInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:49:05 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e8856abe6970d(Laura Axelrod's note: The topic of deity is an aspect of Pat Gabridge's work that I find intriguing. I wondered if he felt free to write about it, or if he encountered hostility about the subject. As always, the comments...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-conducting-research-for-your-writing.htmlBooksInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:52:28 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e8856a648970d(Laura Axelrod's note: In this interview segment, Pat Gabridge and I discuss his play, "Fire on Earth" and his book, "Tornado Siren." Readers of either piece will feel astonished at the amount of research Pat must have put into his...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-the-genesis-of-tornado-siren.htmlBooksInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:43:19 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef015432360ee9970c(Laura Axelrod's note: If you are a fan of Pat Gabridge's work, then there's no doubt you will find the next part of interest. Pat touches on his personal life, background, race, and needing a break from theater at one...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-are-there-too-many-playwrights.htmlInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:42:13 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e88569b0c970d(Laura Axelrod's note: Here comes that follow-up question. It deserved its own post. By no means is this the end of the interview. Our next segment will discuss Pat's novel, "Tornado Siren.") I'm surprised by your comments. I've been out...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-is-there-too-much-theater.htmlInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:40:20 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e885694f2970d(Laura Axelrod's note: This is a continuation of my interview with Patrick Gabridge. See? I told you it was long. Check out part one of the discussion, if you missed it. There are eight segments to this interview. A follow-up...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/05/an-interview-with-patrick-gabridge-playwright-screenwriter-author.htmlInterviewsTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Mon, 30 May 2011 21:53:06 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef01543235f182970c(Laura Axelrod's note: I first came across Pat Gabridge back in 2003, when I was living in New York City. I don't remember how I learned about him. It was over the internet, I'm sure. Pat was involved with the...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/03/the-walk.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:54:06 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e86cead66970dRobert Hugh DanielOnce a week, on my “weekend,” I accompany my husband on his commute to Birmingham. I visit with a friend, hang out in public areas and read what other people are thinking on the Internet. The day serves...http://www.gaspjournal.com/2011/03/the-creek.htmlAlabamaTheatreWritingmagentagreen2000@yahoo.com (Laura Axelrod)Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:53:26 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c803553ef014e86b1f0c2970dI spend all day, every day, writing. When I’m not working on my freelance writing projects, I write plays. Alabama’s low-cost of living enables me to write more than I ever have before… Even in college. In terms of mainstream...All material copyright 2006 by Laura Axelrod. All Rights Reserved.Laura Axelrodnonadult