Author Archives: KMR

Kevin 2.0

It has begun.  I dont know exactly WHEN it happened, but it’s happened.  I am no longer a performer– I’m the DAD of a performer.  A couple of ‘em, actually. Yesterday, out of the blue, I saw my neighbor drive … Continue reading

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Bucking the System

I’m a playwright. (I almost feel like I’m speaking at a 12-step meeting: “God help me– I’m a playwright…” Ha) I make my living (and have for the past 20 years) by writing plays and musicals that producers want to … Continue reading

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You Weren’t Energetic

From my “Don’t Call Us–We’ll Call You,”  A Cynic’s Answer to Why Actors Don’t Get Cast. YOU WEREN’T ENERGETIC. When your name was called you lazily walked to the stage. When I asked for volunteers, you didn’t raise your hand. … Continue reading

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You Didn’t Fill Out Your Form Completely

 From my “Don’t Call Us–We’ll Call You,”  A Cynic’s Answer to Why Actors Don’t Get Cast. YOU DIDN’T FILL OUT YOUR AUDITION FORM COMPLETELY. Actually, I was thinking of casting you but your phone number was missing (or incorrect). I … Continue reading

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The Look of Expectation in a Child’s Eyes

  Last night our youngest, Edie, 11, was going to spend the night with one of her school friends.  Her friend rang our doorbell and I answered.  I opened the door and said, “Oh, we’re not buying anything today, come … Continue reading

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Creative Process

There are as many different creative processes as there are creative people.  There’s no “right” way to do anything, and I suppose the only “wrong” ways to create are the ones that result in no creativity.  Duh. Here’s an example … Continue reading

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