December Happenings
Dec 02, 2023 7:21 pm
Hello, Everyone!
And happy December! I was going to write something like, "Can you believe it is almost 2024? Only 29 more days to get your New Years Resolutions done! Hahah!" but I don't need any more coal in my stocking this year.
However, I am pleased to announce I have a couple things coming up if you're looking for things to do this December.
First up, here in Seattle a really great new theatre is forming called Latitude Theatre. They've worked really hard to make sure artists are compensated fairly and to create a sense of community. (Plus, they're Terry Pratchett fans. And if you don't know what that hat means, IMMEDIATELY go watch Going Postal. David Suchet (Poirot), Claire Foy (The Crown), Tamsin Greig (Friday Night Dinner)... what's not to love.)
They've commissioned eight new works by local playwrights inspired by these crazy Victorian holiday cards. Here's the one I drew blindly from the pile:
So, this week, the show opens in the complex near the Space Needle!
But for those out of town, they are ALSO doing a fundraiser where, for a donation of $30, you can get a box of all the wacky holiday notecards -OR- you can get a published book of all the short plays, including mine: Two Owls Under a New Moon.
And if you're in Seattle and would like to see it live, click here for tickets and information! There's even a special preview December 7 where you can see the show free with the donation of three canned food items.
Next up, for those in the Salem, OR, area, Theatre 33 at Willamette University has welcomed me back into their loving arms and is bringing to life TWO of my short plays, The War on Christmas (featuring an epic battle between the Easter Bunny and Frosty) and The True Meaning of Christmas. If you caught Working for Crumbs, that glorious cast is reunited and it should be a total hoot!
HOLIDAY SHORTS
- December 8–15 at 7 p.m.
- December 9–10 at 2 p.m.
With a blend of wit, warmth, and a touch of holiday magic, Holiday Shorts offers a unique perspective on the essence of the yuletide season. Join Theatre 33 for an enchanting evening featuring a collection of short plays by Pacific Northwest Playwrights.
Now, I don't do many signings anymore, but if you've always wanted to get your hands on my autograph, have I got a good cause for you! Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis's oldest theatre, produced my adaptation of Agatha Christie's first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. They are holding a silent auction to keep the lights on and up for grabs is a SIGNED copy of my script as well as a Poirot themed prize pack I assembled myself.
Click to bid for a good cause! And look at that adorable teacup I found!
I love a teacup...
Meanwhile, as some of you may (or may not) know, my family is a proud part of The Museum of Broadway (you can even see my name in the lobby!) Well, the Museum of Broadway is up for the USA Today Top 10 Museums list and you can vote! You can vote everyday! No registration necessary, just a click that you're not a robot. (Sorry, robots. Sad beep boop.)
And I know that many of you are Maggie fans. It's looking like I'll FINALLY have that final book out next year. If you're new to the Maggie world, just a reminder that there are these quick little holiday specials you can dive into. They're TOTAL fluff that exist outside of the story arc of the books, and their only reason for existence is to give everyone some time with their favorite characters. And there are TWO winter holiday themed specials you can grab. Click on the covers to be taken to your favorite retailer.
And if you're wondering what the heck to get folks for the holidays, feel free to pop over to my website for links to all my paperbacks! They make great gifts!
That's it for today! Sending cozy wishes and hot chocolate dreams!
Yours in word spewage,
Kate