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Hi everyone,
We have decided to reschedule our January 24th in-person reading of
Matt Jordan's screenplay "The Spy Who Excelled" to Monday, April 4th.
It will be at the same location, the National Opera Center, 330 7th Avenue.
Mark your calendars.
In the interest of our group's health and safety
we feel that this is the best option.
We are still planning to host Daniel Ho's play
"As You Wish" on Monday, February 28th.
You will hear from us in early February
with more details and information for reservations.
We have decided to reschedule our January 24th in-person reading of
Matt Jordan's screenplay "The Spy Who Excelled" to Monday, April 4th.
It will be at the same location, the National Opera Center, 330 7th Avenue.
Mark your calendars.
In the interest of our group's health and safety
we feel that this is the best option.
We are still planning to host Daniel Ho's play
"As You Wish" on Monday, February 28th.
You will hear from us in early February
with more details and information for reservations.
Poster: Image design by Peter Macaluso
When an injury from a freak accident ends the career of British Superspy Geoffrey Drake, he is forced to confront the fact he has no idea how to live a normal life.
With nowhere else to go, Geoffrey heads to Paramus, New Jersey, the home of his estranged sister and her family.
Having to live out his decades-old cover story, Geoffrey winds up as the one-person Accounts Payable department of a small shipping company. Now instead of saving the world, Geoffrey has to figure out how to connect with his niece and nephew, hold down a regular job, and take a woman out on an actual date.
When he finally begins to master the art of regular living, he stumbles onto a conspiracy worthy of his former career.
Can he step back into his old life and save the day?
When an injury from a freak accident ends the career of British Superspy Geoffrey Drake, he is forced to confront the fact he has no idea how to live a normal life.
With nowhere else to go, Geoffrey heads to Paramus, New Jersey, the home of his estranged sister and her family.
Having to live out his decades-old cover story, Geoffrey winds up as the one-person Accounts Payable department of a small shipping company. Now instead of saving the world, Geoffrey has to figure out how to connect with his niece and nephew, hold down a regular job, and take a woman out on an actual date.
When he finally begins to master the art of regular living, he stumbles onto a conspiracy worthy of his former career.
Can he step back into his old life and save the day?
February 28, 2022
We will be reading Daniel Ho's playful, compelling, insightful new play
As You Wish
A loving tribute to "The Princess Bride."
Tess finds meaning in her unfulfilling life through fencing. Though her life may be spiraling downwards, at least she's the best fencer in her class. Until the day she meets an opponent she cannot defeat.
"As You Wish" uses dialogue and stage combat to tell a story about getting older, finding love, and stabbing people.
We will be in back in touch soon with more details.
We Sadly Announce the Passing of Edward Medina
Ed Media and Nate Hinkle (seated)
Edward Medina, a valued and dear member of our community, passed away April 28, 2021. We send all our love and support to his wife Nate Hinkle, also a member of TDB, and to his entire family.
We all remember the first Drawing Board reading that Ed attended. He stood up and introduced himself with authority and flare and proceeded to give the writer of that evening’s script precise, generous notes. From that point on Ed and Nate were regular members attending most of our readings and always providing thoughtful feedback. In 2018, we produced a stage reading of “There Is No You and Me” by Linda Manning. The play had been in development for quite some time, and we were pleased to ask Ed to direct the reading. He brought his love of writing and his sharp directing skills to the process and the reading was a tremendous success.
In addition to his directing work, he has published many novels and short stories, and was a theater critic reviewing countless Broadway and off Broadway shows at https://www.theatrereview.nyc/about
We will miss Ed’s considerable contribution to our group, and his vibrant and warm presence. With deep gratitude for his friendship and professionalism, the TDB Family
We all remember the first Drawing Board reading that Ed attended. He stood up and introduced himself with authority and flare and proceeded to give the writer of that evening’s script precise, generous notes. From that point on Ed and Nate were regular members attending most of our readings and always providing thoughtful feedback. In 2018, we produced a stage reading of “There Is No You and Me” by Linda Manning. The play had been in development for quite some time, and we were pleased to ask Ed to direct the reading. He brought his love of writing and his sharp directing skills to the process and the reading was a tremendous success.
In addition to his directing work, he has published many novels and short stories, and was a theater critic reviewing countless Broadway and off Broadway shows at https://www.theatrereview.nyc/about
We will miss Ed’s considerable contribution to our group, and his vibrant and warm presence. With deep gratitude for his friendship and professionalism, the TDB Family
Logan Kovach, Nate Hinkle, Ed Medina, Robert McKay, Ed Hyland,
and Linda Manning - "There Is No You and Me" by Linda Manning, 2018
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Ed Medina and Brady Kirchberg - "The Conversation" by Edward Medina, 2017
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2010 - 2020
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Many of the scripts we've read go on to win Awards in Competitions and Writing Festivals. Congrats to our TDB Writers!
Read our Inclusion Statement
Find out about Submitting A Script. Fill out a SUBMISSION FORM.
Want to get on our mailing list? Participate in a reading? Contact Us! Or email us at thedrawingboardnyc@gmail.com
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