I am wearing many hats today as I intersect with Lincoln
students both as the New Works Co-Founder / Director - but also as the lead
instructor for Visions and Voices Playwriting at Portland Center Stage. The
playwrights for this year's V&V class were incredibly passionate - and
there is always an abundance of writing talent at Lincoln - especially given
Jim Peerenboom's vigorous commitment to new play development and playwriting
instruction through both New Works and the V&V Residencies.
Today is "Playwrights Cast Announcement" day for
the Visions and Voices Showcase - to be performed at PCS on May 22 and 23 (5/23
for Lincoln). Lincoln had numerous finalists, all of whom were very excited to
be on that "Playwriting Call Back List".
So it is inevitable that when the 4 Lincoln writers who made
it in are announced...there will be some bruises to tend to - and some wounds
to lick. Know that the process was done very systematically with a 4 person
scoring panel.
It is critical that this announcement not negatively impact
those involved in New Works. I'll be honest...I loathe the timing. So...please
do your best to compartmentalize should the announcement elicit a reaction,
either positive or negative.
And be gracious.
And have gratitude for all opportunities...
...when everything works out...
...and even when it doesn't.
-MZ
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