Author: wtprhame

Writing for Film and Stage: there’s a difference A screenwriter/playwright friend of mine says that “a film is a story told in images, and if dialogue is there, it’s to support the images. A play is a story told in dialogue, and when images are present (such as a set design or projection images) theyContinue reading Writing for stage and screen →

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, however, I’ll say it again; every writer should join a writer’s group! That doesn’t mean you have to write in a group setting, but you should find a way to receive feedback from experienced writers on your work; be it theater, television or features. For instance, I belong toContinue reading Find a writers group →

Every Wednesday I meet with a friend and we write. First, we take twenty to thirty minutes to catch up with each other. Then we discuss what we hope to accomplish during our writing session. After that, all you can hear is the sound of our fingers stroking our keyboards. I recommend giving this aContinue reading Accountability →

After the lab, I celebrated the outpouring of love and then went back to re-writing the play. I tried to infuse many of the notes that I received from my team, some of which came in a follow-up conference call. I jumped into the revisions with enthusiasm but soon hit a wall. The story wasn’tContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “Post Lab” →

On the day of the reading, I was super nervous. Several thoughts ran through my mind. Will people show up? Will they like The Club? Will they connect with the culture? And, will fellow playwrights be encouraged to go home and write? As the lights dimmed, and the doors closed to the standing room onlyContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Reading” →

The Actors that participated in the reading for The Club were amazing. They were invested in the play just as much as I was, which made the experience even more enjoyable. They expressed their contentment with the subject matter and truly resonated with the time period. It was also an eye-opener for me because thisContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Actors” →

As a recipient of the lab, I was assigned a producer (Amber Bradshaw), a dramaturg (Addae Moon), and director (Justin Anderson). Collectively, they provided notes to shape what I had on the page. In addition, they helped to keep my thoughts in line with what I was hoping to accomplish with the script. With guidance,Continue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Work” →

On the evening of February 2nd, 2017, I received a call from Amber Bradshaw, Managing Director of Working Title Playwrights. It was here that I learned my play; The Club was selected for the Ethel Woolson Lab. I was elated to have been chosen for this competitive workshop. I also knew that I’d finally haveContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Call” →

Earlier this week, I attended a First Light Reading for Amina McIntyre’s “That What Buried” at the Alliance. Amina is someone I met through the apprenticeship program at Horizon, as she is also an alumni and a fellow playwright. I’ve been excited for the opportunity to hear her work, and when I found out thatContinue reading August Compton Blog Entry #2 →

Whenever I write, I write from former experiences that have touched my soul. It results in the discovery of stories from the past in which my ancestors wondrously emerge as the focal point. It’s a journey that I’ve been on for some time now. I call it the art of breathing life into lifeless vesselsContinue reading Confirmation →