Lindsaywriter
@lindsaywriter.bsky.social
Playwright| Educational Theatre
Writing plays specifically for schools and student performers
Resources specifically for drama teachers
Writing plays specifically for schools and student performers
Resources specifically for drama teachers
I got two requests for script changes today: 1) a word in a play that is against admin policy; 2) the students were struggling with a reference. Both were well in advance of their productions and respectful of my input. Easy. I'm not precious about my words so long as the intention remains.
February 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I got two requests for script changes today: 1) a word in a play that is against admin policy; 2) the students were struggling with a reference. Both were well in advance of their productions and respectful of my input. Easy. I'm not precious about my words so long as the intention remains.
When you're looking for a classical piece that you sort of remember but don't, but you know it's the perfect jumping off point for a play and eventually, after hours of searching, you find it! It's exactly right....and it's...not...in the public domain....and the estate just...isn't....sigh.
February 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
When you're looking for a classical piece that you sort of remember but don't, but you know it's the perfect jumping off point for a play and eventually, after hours of searching, you find it! It's exactly right....and it's...not...in the public domain....and the estate just...isn't....sigh.
Yesterday plays of mine were bought in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, California, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Romania and close to home in Ontario. That is so cool! #findjoy
February 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Yesterday plays of mine were bought in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, California, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Romania and close to home in Ontario. That is so cool! #findjoy
My oldest play, written in 1991, just got a production in 2025. 😊
December 30, 2024 at 4:29 PM
My oldest play, written in 1991, just got a production in 2025. 😊
Best. Present. Ever.
December 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Best. Present. Ever.
Fun fact for my writing back pocket: When a crow dies other crows will gather to investigate what happened and why the crow died.
December 19, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Fun fact for my writing back pocket: When a crow dies other crows will gather to investigate what happened and why the crow died.
Publication proof of my latest play ready to be reviewed! The title for this one went through about eight drafts all using roughly the same words. Gotta keep trying till you get it right...
December 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Publication proof of my latest play ready to be reviewed! The title for this one went through about eight drafts all using roughly the same words. Gotta keep trying till you get it right...
Preparing today to mentor some student playwrights over the next month or so. First meeting we use my favorite sentence starters to explore ideas: what if.... If only....I wonder.... Why does....
December 15, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Preparing today to mentor some student playwrights over the next month or so. First meeting we use my favorite sentence starters to explore ideas: what if.... If only....I wonder.... Why does....
In other news, I just learned about a fad regarding killer whales wearing salmon as hats. That's going in the back pocket to show up in a play somewhere....
December 15, 2024 at 1:33 AM
In other news, I just learned about a fad regarding killer whales wearing salmon as hats. That's going in the back pocket to show up in a play somewhere....
The first eight minutes of the Star Wars Holiday Special have felt like eight years. That is all.
December 15, 2024 at 12:23 AM
The first eight minutes of the Star Wars Holiday Special have felt like eight years. That is all.
Long car ride. Final edits on a play. Gotta work where you can... 😊
December 13, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Long car ride. Final edits on a play. Gotta work where you can... 😊
There is nothing I loathe more than the dentist. "Loathing. Unadulterated loathing..."
December 12, 2024 at 7:45 PM
There is nothing I loathe more than the dentist. "Loathing. Unadulterated loathing..."
Observation of the day: just walked by a guy wearing a bass pro shop hat with a second bass pro shop hat attached to his backpack. Because you never know when you need a spare.
December 12, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Observation of the day: just walked by a guy wearing a bass pro shop hat with a second bass pro shop hat attached to his backpack. Because you never know when you need a spare.
Figure out what works best for your writing style. Some people like being told when to have a draft done by. Some really, really don't. Whatever gets you writing, and more importantly finishing those drafts is what you should do.
December 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Figure out what works best for your writing style. Some people like being told when to have a draft done by. Some really, really don't. Whatever gets you writing, and more importantly finishing those drafts is what you should do.
Confession: I'm afraid of deadlines. I hate not having things done on time. But I know plenty of writers who simply wave at as deadlines as they pass by. A lot of times the person who sets the writing deadline is me, which means I'm afraid of something I decided. Which is really weird. /1
December 11, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Confession: I'm afraid of deadlines. I hate not having things done on time. But I know plenty of writers who simply wave at as deadlines as they pass by. A lot of times the person who sets the writing deadline is me, which means I'm afraid of something I decided. Which is really weird. /1
It's always a great day when I hear about a school having a fun and fulfilling experience with one of my plays. 😊
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM
It's always a great day when I hear about a school having a fun and fulfilling experience with one of my plays. 😊
Overheard conversation of the day
"I smoke cigars. I don't do it for my health. There's lots of things I do for my health" said a man who in no way looked "healthy"
"I smoke cigars. I don't do it for my health. There's lots of things I do for my health" said a man who in no way looked "healthy"
December 10, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Overheard conversation of the day
"I smoke cigars. I don't do it for my health. There's lots of things I do for my health" said a man who in no way looked "healthy"
"I smoke cigars. I don't do it for my health. There's lots of things I do for my health" said a man who in no way looked "healthy"
Reposted by Lindsaywriter
The Greeks absolutely had it right when they included a chorus in their plays. They knew audiences are dumbasses who need to be told “THIS MAN IS BAD. HE IS HERE AS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT *NOT* TO DO. WOE TO THE BUMPTIOUS FOOL WHO WOULD IDOLIZE HIM. YOU ARE NOT, NOR DO YOU WANT TO BE, ALEX DELARGE”
December 9, 2024 at 4:12 PM
The Greeks absolutely had it right when they included a chorus in their plays. They knew audiences are dumbasses who need to be told “THIS MAN IS BAD. HE IS HERE AS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT *NOT* TO DO. WOE TO THE BUMPTIOUS FOOL WHO WOULD IDOLIZE HIM. YOU ARE NOT, NOR DO YOU WANT TO BE, ALEX DELARGE”
Observation of the day: just watched a guy, wearing sunglasses (it's 7pm) determinedly chuck ice out of his glass behind him. So many questions.....
December 10, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Observation of the day: just watched a guy, wearing sunglasses (it's 7pm) determinedly chuck ice out of his glass behind him. So many questions.....
Don't know where to start with a second draft of your play? Start asking why. Why does this happen? Why does this character do this? The first draft is the what draft - what is it and how can I make it happen. The second draft is the why draft. The why of character and story.
December 9, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Don't know where to start with a second draft of your play? Start asking why. Why does this happen? Why does this character do this? The first draft is the what draft - what is it and how can I make it happen. The second draft is the why draft. The why of character and story.
You don't have to write the same way as everyone else. And if someone says I hate XYZ and you love it, that doesn't mean it's wrong. There's someone right now who hates something you love when it comes to writing style, or formating, or characters. So what? The point is to just write.
December 8, 2024 at 8:34 PM
You don't have to write the same way as everyone else. And if someone says I hate XYZ and you love it, that doesn't mean it's wrong. There's someone right now who hates something you love when it comes to writing style, or formating, or characters. So what? The point is to just write.
I was today years old when I learned a bezel was a watch part. ( Not exciting but learned nonetheless)
December 8, 2024 at 12:27 PM
I was today years old when I learned a bezel was a watch part. ( Not exciting but learned nonetheless)
Observation of the day: I'm watching an event where everyone is dressed up but the definition of "dresses up" is quite vast. I love seeing what people choose to wear to express themselves. The cut, the colours, the fabrics, it all tells a story.
December 7, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Observation of the day: I'm watching an event where everyone is dressed up but the definition of "dresses up" is quite vast. I love seeing what people choose to wear to express themselves. The cut, the colours, the fabrics, it all tells a story.
Play number three: The Other Road
I am frustrated because I think I have to take that 1/4 and start from scratch.
Ah well.
2 out of 3 ain't bad! /3
I am frustrated because I think I have to take that 1/4 and start from scratch.
Ah well.
2 out of 3 ain't bad! /3
December 7, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Play number three: The Other Road
I am frustrated because I think I have to take that 1/4 and start from scratch.
Ah well.
2 out of 3 ain't bad! /3
I am frustrated because I think I have to take that 1/4 and start from scratch.
Ah well.
2 out of 3 ain't bad! /3
Play number three: The Other Road
Broke it apart and turned it into a one Act while I thought about the ending, was only okay with the one act vereion. Broke it apart again, for a workshop this November. 3/4 of the play rocks. It's great. 1/4 still sucks. /2
Broke it apart and turned it into a one Act while I thought about the ending, was only okay with the one act vereion. Broke it apart again, for a workshop this November. 3/4 of the play rocks. It's great. 1/4 still sucks. /2
December 7, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Play number three: The Other Road
Broke it apart and turned it into a one Act while I thought about the ending, was only okay with the one act vereion. Broke it apart again, for a workshop this November. 3/4 of the play rocks. It's great. 1/4 still sucks. /2
Broke it apart and turned it into a one Act while I thought about the ending, was only okay with the one act vereion. Broke it apart again, for a workshop this November. 3/4 of the play rocks. It's great. 1/4 still sucks. /2