Intermission
a creative coffee break from writing the play

My current play is in re-write mode. Sometimes, for me–as I am always talking only about me-me-me and my process, the re-write is feeling painfully slow at the moment. Painful for me, the writer, who wants to be done with the play, so that it can be seen on its feet again in its new shoes. My characters feel differently, hanging on too tightly, refusing to let (me) go and be set free.

And so tomorrow I begin the week with a self-imposed deadline for these guys to pack their bags and move out. I love them, and it’s hard to say good-bye. And I know its time because there are new characters knocking at the door waiting to be let in…or out, depending on your perspective.