Blanche Marvin, has been involved for over 50 years
in writing, directing and producing theatre in London and in New York which has
given her a unique approach to reviewing London theatre and transfers to New
York or visa versa. Her depth of knowledge, and experience make her a most
practical plus influential reviewer on the theatre scene in London today. She
reviews the full schedule of shows for each theatre which draws a picture and
identity of the theatre venue as well as the plays. It paints a picture of the
current themes running in the theatre, and relates to the style or trends most
dominant, in addition to explaining why theatre will or will not work in London
or New York when transferring.
THE YALE DRAMA SERIES
The series spreads its wings from the USA to international outreaches as plays
are allowed to be submitted from everywhere. The doors are open world wide. It
is a very good yardstick in comparing the writers on this kind of global basis.
Edward Albee has been the new play judge and David Hare, a renowned British
writer, is the next judge for 2009-2010. That is the IMPORTANT NEWS! The fact
that a Brit is following Edward Albee as judge is of major significance and
should be recognised here in the UK. Submissions are open for everyone on every
level as long as original full-length plays in English are unproduced and
unpublished. The deadline is August 15.
Eddie Albee has chosen Geraldine by Neil Wechsler as the winner for the 2008
Yale Drama Series Award which was inaugurated in 2007, jointly sponsored by
Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre. $10,000 was awarded to
Wechsler by the David C. Horn prize and his play will be published by Yale
University Press along with a reading at the Yale Rep. The award will be
formerly presented on Sunday September14, 2008 at the Ritz-Carlton at Battery
Park, New York City and the reading will be on September 15 at the Yale Rep in
New Haven.
Edward Albee has been especially keen to act as judge because of the calibre of
work being submitted and feels that the award will help in the depth of writing
for the theatre. Geraldine follows a man’s quest for love amongst his three
best friends. Those bonds are challenged, then reaffirmed by the quartet’s
journey through unfamiliar territory. Neil Wechsler graduated with distinction
from Yale University in 1996 majoring in philosophy and psychology. He has been
writing novels, novellos, and plays ever since. David Hare has been delighted
to take on the appointment as he feels more attention and less respect is paid
to playwrights. Despite all the play development happening, he feels it is much
more difficult for a playwright’s voice on his own terms to be heard.
For complete contest rules please contact www.yalebooks.com