Category Archives: First Draft

24 Hours to Ulcers – Part 2: In Media Res

Posted on Apr 21, 2017 by MartinLindsay

So, off we go. The names are drawn from the hat, and I’m in yellow team. We have a theme: “I can never unsee that” – courtesy of Blak Yak emeritus Jarrod Buttery. 8pm to 9pm: Designated meet time with … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Play #6: In the Name of the Palaver

Posted on Mar 23, 2017 by MartinLindsay

And lo, the Facebook event did go up. And lo, the good people did look upon their screens. And they were hence to say “… oh”, then scrolled to the next item on their newsfeeds. But hey ho, here it … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Play #5: The Elegant Art of the Excuse

Posted on Jan 11, 2017 by MartinLindsay

“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – Douglas Adams It’s always nice to emulate your heroes, even if only their feats of blatant procrastination. In this modern, fast-paced world, there are always … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Play #4: Please Critique Me, Let Me Know

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 by MartinLindsay

Having been an actor, and a wearer of acid wash jeans for far too long after their heyday, I am not unaccustomed to public humiliation in the name of artistic expression. For those coming in late: Diary of a Play … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Play #3: I’m Gonna First Draft Forever

Posted on Jun 8, 2016 by MartinLindsay

For those coming in late: Diary of a Play #2: Five Go On An Adventure Diary of a Play #1: Script’s Just Got Real “The first draft of anything is shit”  Ernest Hemingway And who can argue with the Ern-dawg? Barrel-chested bear … Continue reading →

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